The Kanto Fund
Empowering Filipino indie artists, one quarter at a time. A transparent, community-driven revenue-sharing model.
What Is the Kanto Fund?
The Kanto Fund is our transparent revenue-sharing model. 10% of all merchandise sales on hub.tunogkalye.net is pooled quarterly and distributed to our top-charting independent artists. It's our way of making sure that when the community succeeds, the artists benefit directly — not just the platform.
Unlike traditional models where intermediaries take the lion's share, the Kanto Fund was designed to be simple, transparent, and fair. Every peso in the fund comes from merchandise purchases, and every peso goes back to the artists who make the music worth listening to.
How It Works
A simple, transparent cycle from purchase to payout.
Fans browse and buy artist merchandise on hub.tunogkalye.net. Every shirt, hoodie, sticker, and poster sold contributes to the fund.
For every sale, 90% goes instantly to the artist via Stripe Connect. The remaining 10% is pooled into the Kanto Fund.
At the end of each quarter (March, June, September, December), the pooled fund is distributed to our top-charting artists based on airplay and engagement.
Artists use their Kanto Fund allocations to invest in their craft: recording sessions, music videos, live gigs, new equipment, and more.
Revenue Breakdown
Here's exactly where your money goes when you buy merch.
Transferred instantly via Stripe Connect. No delays, no deductions.
Pooled quarterly and distributed to top-charting independent artists.
Transparency Promise
We believe in full transparency. Here's what we publish.
Quarterly reports will be published here as the fund grows. We're committed to transparency from day one.
How Artists Use the Funds
The Kanto Fund fuels the next generation of Filipino indie music.
Studio time, mixing, mastering — professional-quality sound.
Visual storytelling that brings songs to life on screen.
Venue rentals, equipment transport, and live event production.
New instruments, gear, and tools to elevate their craft.
How to Contribute
Every purchase and donation strengthens the fund.
Every merch purchase on hub.tunogkalye.net automatically contributes 10% to the Kanto Fund. Shop for your favorite artist's gear and support the community at the same time.
Use the "Support the Kanto" pathway on our hub to make a direct donation. Every peso donated goes into the Kanto Fund pool.
Donors who contribute $100 or more are recognized as Kanto Champions — dedicated supporters who go above and beyond for Filipino indie music.
Support the Fund
Every purchase you make directly supports Filipino indie artists. Together, we can build a sustainable future for independent OPM.