Dutdutan '22: Rising to the challenge


We’ve waited long enough. Kaya naman, pintados! Dutdutan na!


Armed and primed, Dutdutan rises up to the times and once again opens its doors to bring you the country’s biggest and baddest tat con weekend. Set to stage another infamous tattoo feast at the World Trade Center on Oct. 14 and 15, Dutdutan ’22 rallies to create a utopian experience of ink, art and music.


Also this year, Dutdutan ‘22 fires up as event presenter Tribal Gear joins forces with The Lower Left Manila, the newest and dopest concept store of the sickest streetwear brands.


Checking in for the action is Tribal founder Bobby Ruiz, Silk Cloud brain Isaac Ruiz, ingenious design creator Herman Plasencia of DSTNO, and brilliant street tog Billie th3 Kid of SRVNTZ. An exhibition of amazing artworks from The Lower Left Manila will also be setup to fill everyone in with each brands’ unique artistry.


Not to be missed is the powerhouse of international inkers including street art-meister Huit (8), rising ink star Steve-O, infamous inker Isaac Quesada and genius tat slinger Carlos Macias. You’ll find these notorious tat creators at the Tribal Ink booth, where you can get inked or just hang out.


Giving a leg up for music inclusivity, an intensely electric show awaits Dutdutan ‘22s massive crowd regulars on both nights. A livewire roster of music icons will be performing, including Greyhounds, Queso, Valley of Chrome, Urbandub, Franco, Mayonnaise and Dong Abay.

Also taking the spotlight are performances by word blacksmith and true poet Gloc-9, groundbreakers
and master storytellers Shanti Dope, Al James and Hellmerry, as well as winners of the Gloc-9 X Tribal 44 Bars Rap Challenge. Not to be missed are Tribal’s homebred talents from Bandidos and Wacken champ – Orca. All these and more of your fine regulars!

Tattoo Competitions


Drawing in the ink masters!
Local and international tattoo artists clash in a battle of creativity, skill and innovation vying for respect and recognition. The ultimate display of ink pushes the limit. With the caliber of inkers joining, we wait with mounting anticipation as Dutdutan ‘22 showcase tattooing at its inspired best.

Tribal Bikini Contest
Sexier, kinkier and wilder! Always been and always will be an event favorite at Dutdutan, Tribal Gear’s Bikini Contest returns with a steamy vengeance! Get those tools ready for a scorchin’ hot lineup of Tribal babes in their most provocative. Competition will be fierce. Get the picture?

Naughty On The Ramp
Who says naughty can’t be nice? Returning this year is the sexiest and “naughtiest” fashion show to storm Dutdutan! NOTR is going to be a display of sensual delights and everything nice.