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Filipino Music Awards 2026
Filipino Music, On Its Biggest Stage
The Filipino Music Awards honors the artists, recordings, performances, and institutions advancing Filipino music—at home and around the world.
Mark Your Calendar
2026 Key Dates
Jury Evaluation
September 2026
Upcoming
Nominees Announcement
September to October 2026
Upcoming
Awards Night
October 6, 2026
Upcoming
FMA Winner Circle Dinner Series
November 2026
Upcoming
FMA x Billboard Chart Party
December 2026
Upcoming
2025 FMA
THE YEAR FILIPINO MUSIC TOOK CENTER STAGE
The first Filipino Music Awards brought together artists, creators, industry leaders, and audiences for a landmark celebration of Filipino musical achievement
8,000+
Attendees
300+
Artists and Industry in Attendance
500M+
Total media reach
18
Prestigious Awards
Awards Categories
Grand Awards
The distinguished honors under this category recognize achievements by artists, songs, albums, live performances, tours, and the organizations that have contributed to the growth and evolution of the Philippine music industry.
Genre Awards
These awards recognize standout songs and recordings that define and exemplify their respective genres, showcasing the best of the best that each has to offer.
People’s Choice Awards
These awards give the public a voice, allowing them to choose their favorite Filipino artist or group, song, and international artist from a pool of pre-determined nominees, through an online poll hosted by Billboard Philippines.
Legacy Awards
This set of special honors recognizes individuals and institutions who have made timeless contributions to Filipino music, leaving an artistic and cultural impact that still resonates today.
2026 Grand Awards
Artist of the Year
Recognizes the artist whose work and achievements during the eligibility period make a defining contribution to the sound, spirit, and story of the year.
BINI
Cup of Joe
IV OF SPADES
Maki
SB19
BINI
Cup of Joe
IV OF SPADES
Maki
SB19
2026 Grand Awards
Album of the Year
Recognizes an album that stands as a complete artistic statement, where its tracks, lyrics, sound, and creative direction contribute to a larger and cohesive vision.
KOLORCOASTER
Maki
Wakas At Simula
SB19
Signals
BINI
LAB SONGS NG MGA TANGA
Janine Berdin
Andalucia
IV OF SPADES
KOLORCOASTER
Maki
Wakas At Simula
SB19
Signals
BINI
LAB SONGS NG MGA TANGA
Janine Berdin
Andalucia
IV OF SPADES
2026 Grand Awards
Song of the Year
Recognizes a song that captures the moment, moves culture, and helps define the sound of the year.
Since Day One
Skusta Clee ft. Flow G
Kabisado
IV OF SPADES
Lifetime (Reimagined)
Ben&Ben
Palayo Sa Mundo
Jolianne, Arthur Nery
Tahanan
El Manu
Since Day One
Skusta Clee ft. Flow G
Kabisado
IV OF SPADES
Lifetime (Reimagined)
Ben&Ben
Palayo Sa Mundo
Jolianne, Arthur Nery
Tahanan
El Manu
2026 Grand Awards
Breakthrough Artist of the Year
Recognizes an artist who achieved a defining breakthrough during the eligibility period, demonstrating significant artistic development, growing influence, and the potential for sustained impact on Filipino music.
fitterkarma
Janine Berdin
Ashtine Olviga
Baby Dolls
KAIA
fitterkarma
Janine Berdin
Ashtine Olviga
Baby Dolls
KAIA
2026 Grand Awards
Concert of the Year
Recognizes the standout live music event of the year — a concert distinguished by memorable performances, production, audience experience, and cultural and commercial impact.
Wakas At Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale
SB19
Get, Get, Aw! The SexBomb Concert rAWnd 3
SexBomb Girls
In Between
TJ Monterde, KZ Tandingan
Sandali: The Cup of Joe Fest
Cup of Joe
Live at the MOA Arena
IV OF SPADES
Wakas At Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale
SB19
Get, Get, Aw! The SexBomb Concert rAWnd 3
SexBomb Girls
In Between
TJ Monterde, KZ Tandingan
Sandali: The Cup of Joe Fest
Cup of Joe
Live at the MOA Arena
IV OF SPADES
2026 Grand Awards
Tour of the Year
Recognizes the year's most outstanding traveling live music experience.
Signals World Tour 2026
BINI
In Between Tour
TJ Monterde, KZ Tandingan
Stardust
Cup of Joe
The Grace Tour
Dionela
Andalucia Tour
IV OF SPADES
Signals World Tour 2026
BINI
In Between Tour
TJ Monterde, KZ Tandingan
Stardust
Cup of Joe
The Grace Tour
Dionela
Andalucia Tour
IV OF SPADES
2026 Genre Awards
Pop Song of the Year
Recognizes outstanding achievement in pop, celebrating songwriting, memorable melodies, performance, production, and musical appeal.
Baduy
VVINK, DJ Love, Pio Balbuena
Unang Kilig
BINI
Oohh Lala Baby
Baby Dolls
hulog
KAIA
habangbuhay pansamantala
Maki
Baduy
VVINK, DJ Love, Pio Balbuena
Unang Kilig
BINI
Oohh Lala Baby
Baby Dolls
hulog
KAIA
habangbuhay pansamantala
Maki
2026 Genre Awards
Rock Song of the Year
Recognizes outstanding achievement in rock, celebrating energy, instrumentation, performance, production, and the creative spirit that continues to redefine Filipino rock.
What Would It Take (For You To Realize The True Evil In This World?)
Typecast
RARARA
Dilaw
What if I miss you for the rest of my life?
Janine Berdin
Trip Lang
ONE CLICK STRAIGHT ft. Raymund Marasigan
Monster
IV OF SPADES
What Would It Take (For You To Realize The True Evil In This World?)
Typecast
RARARA
Dilaw
What if I miss you for the rest of my life?
Janine Berdin
Trip Lang
ONE CLICK STRAIGHT ft. Raymund Marasigan
Monster
IV OF SPADES
2026 Genre Awards
R&B Song of the Year
Recognizes outstanding achievement in R&B, celebrating vocal and musical performance, groove, production, emotional expression, and storytelling.
LOVE AGAIN
Denise Julia
Sinigang
Alamat
GILIW
Fern. ft. Al James & Kyla
Palayo Sa Mundo
Jolianne, Arthur Nery
Ayoko Maging Kaibigan
kiddotin
LOVE AGAIN
Denise Julia
Sinigang
Alamat
GILIW
Fern. ft. Al James & Kyla
Palayo Sa Mundo
Jolianne, Arthur Nery
Ayoko Maging Kaibigan
kiddotin
2026 Genre Awards
Hip-Hop Song of the Year
Recognizes outstanding achievement in Filipino hip-hop, celebrating lyricism, beats, rhythm, flow, performance, and cultural expression.
Since Day One
Skusta Clee ft. Flow G
Moolah
SCOOP DOGG, Daarth
Palaisipan
Loonie, Arthur Nery
Summer Crush
HELLMERRY
Origimal
Uncle Dags ft. RJD
Since Day One
Skusta Clee ft. Flow G
Moolah
SCOOP DOGG, Daarth
Palaisipan
Loonie, Arthur Nery
Summer Crush
HELLMERRY
Origimal
Uncle Dags ft. RJD
2026 Genre Awards
Folk Song of the Year
Recognizes outstanding achievement in folk music, honoring recordings rooted in storytelling, culture, tradition, melody, and lyrical expression that reflect or reinterpret Filipino musical roots.
Lifetime (Reimagined)
Ben&Ben
baka bukas
Angela Ken
sayo lang
shirebound
Kung Masusunod
Jan Roberts ft. Johnoy Danao
the one to blame
Clara Benin
Lifetime (Reimagined)
Ben&Ben
baka bukas
Angela Ken
sayo lang
shirebound
Kung Masusunod
Jan Roberts ft. Johnoy Danao
the one to blame
Clara Benin
2026 Genre Awards
Alternative Song of the Year
Recognizes outstanding achievement in alternative music, celebrating distinctive artistry, fearless creativity, musical identity, and sounds that push beyond conventional boundaries.
Kabisado
IV OF SPADES
Aswang sa Maynila
fitterkarma ft. Novocrane
Katabi
SUYEN
19 Underground
ena mori
Sandali
Cup of Joe
Kabisado
IV OF SPADES
Aswang sa Maynila
fitterkarma ft. Novocrane
Katabi
SUYEN
19 Underground
ena mori
Sandali
Cup of Joe
2026 People’s Choice Awards
People’s Choice Awards: Artist
Voted on by the public to honor their favorite artist.
Voting Closed
SB19
IV OF SPADES
fitterkarma
Maki
Janine Berdin
Flow G
Ashtine Olviga
KAIA
XONARA
BINI
SB19
IV OF SPADES
fitterkarma
Maki
Janine Berdin
Flow G
Ashtine Olviga
KAIA
XONARA
BINI
2026 People’s Choice Awards
People’s Choice Awards: Song
Voted on by the public to honor their favorite song.
Voting Closed
VISA
SB19
Since Day One
Skusta Clee ft. Flow G
Kabisado
IV OF SPADES
TABI
XONARA
Blush
BINI
Oohh Lala Baby
Baby Dolls
Sandali
Cup of Joe
habangbuhay pansamantala
Maki
Halik Sobrang Diin Pt. 2
Gat Putch ft. Louie Grammz, Mi’Kel
Lifetime (Reimagined)
Ben&Ben
VISA
SB19
Since Day One
Skusta Clee ft. Flow G
Kabisado
IV OF SPADES
TABI
XONARA
Blush
BINI
Oohh Lala Baby
Baby Dolls
Sandali
Cup of Joe
habangbuhay pansamantala
Maki
Halik Sobrang Diin Pt. 2
Gat Putch ft. Louie Grammz, Mi’Kel
Lifetime (Reimagined)
Ben&Ben
2026 People’s Choice Awards
People’s Choice Awards: International Artist
Voted on by the public to honor their favorite international artist.
Voting Closed
BTS
Olivia Rodrigo
KATSEYE
Olivia Dean
Bruno Mars
Harry Styles
Madonna
Dominic Fike
Ariana Grande
5 Seconds of Summer
BTS
Olivia Rodrigo
KATSEYE
Olivia Dean
Bruno Mars
Harry Styles
Madonna
Dominic Fike
Ariana Grande
5 Seconds of Summer
2026 People’s Choice Awards
People’s Choice Award BingoPlus Star of the Night
Star of the Night recognizes the artist who makes the most memorable statement on the Filipino Music Awards Red Carpet, celebrating standout style, individuality, and the fashion moments that capture the attention of the night.
Voting Closed
KAIA
KAIA
2026 Legacy Awards
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizes lifetime contributions to Philippine music.
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid
For reaching 40 years in the music industry marked by unsurpassed album sales, milestone concerts, artistic achievements, and a voice that continues to inspire, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid is our recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Regine Velasquez-Alcasid
For reaching 40 years in the music industry marked by unsurpassed album sales, milestone concerts, artistic achievements, and a voice that continues to inspire, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid is our recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
2026 Legacy Awards
Music Foundation of the Year
Recognizes significant contributions to the development of Philippine music.
Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit (OPM)
The leading guild of Filipino singers and recording artists has been advocating for musicians’ rights and welfare, championing homegrown music, and supporting emerging talents since 1986, earning it the honor of Music Foundation of the Year.
Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-Aawit (OPM)
The leading guild of Filipino singers and recording artists has been advocating for musicians’ rights and welfare, championing homegrown music, and supporting emerging talents since 1986, earning it the honor of Music Foundation of the Year.
2026 Legacy Awards
Music Company of the Year
Recognizing the collective redefining success, innovation, and artistic development in the Filipino music scene.
ABS-CBN Music
For bringing Filipino music to an ever-widening global audience through the remarkable achievements of its artists and groundbreaking performances on the world stage, ABS-CBN Music receives the Music Company of the Year Award.
ABS-CBN Music
For bringing Filipino music to an ever-widening global audience through the remarkable achievements of its artists and groundbreaking performances on the world stage, ABS-CBN Music receives the Music Company of the Year Award.
2026 Legacy Awards
Tribute Award
Honors the legacy of a deceased individual who made a lasting impact on Philippine music.
Francis Magalona
Francis M brought rap into the mainstream while championing Filipino language, culture, and identity. His artistry and influence on generations of artists have cemented his legacy as one of OPM’s most important figures, earning him the Tribute Award.
Francis Magalona
Francis M brought rap into the mainstream while championing Filipino language, culture, and identity. His artistry and influence on generations of artists have cemented his legacy as one of OPM’s most important figures, earning him the Tribute Award.
2026
Hosts
Billy Crawford
KC Montero
Joey Mead King
2026
Performers
Flow G
Gary Valenciano
Kamikazee
Maki
Parokya ni Edgar
Skusta Clee
Zephanie
Erik Santos
Kyle Echarri
Inigo Pascual
VXON
G22
BGYO
Kyla
KAIA
ALAMAT
Categories
Grand Awards
Genre Awards
People’s Choice Awards