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.

October 6, 20267PMSM MOA Arena, Philippines

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2026 Key Dates

People’s Choice Award Voting

September 2026

Upcoming

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

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300+

Artists and Industry in Attendance

500M+

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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.

Album of the Year
Artist of the Year
Breakthrough Artist of the Year
Concert of the Year
Song of the Year
Tour of the Year

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.

Alternative Song of the Year
Folk Song of the Year
Hip-Hop Song of the Year
Pop Song of the Year
R&B Song of the Year
Rock Song of the Year

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.

People’s Choice Awards: Artist
People’s Choice Awards: International Artist
People’s Choice Awards: Song

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.

Lifetime Achievement Award
Music Foundation of the Year
Tribute Award

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

Nominee

Cup of Joe

Nominee

IV OF SPADES

Nominee

Maki

Nominee

SB19

Nominee

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.

Wakas At Simula

SB19

Nominee

Signals

BINI

Nominee

LAB SONGS NG MGA TANGA

Janine Berdin

Nominee

KOLORCOASTER

Maki

Nominee

Andalucia

IV OF SPADES

Nominee

2026 Grand Awards

Song of the Year

Recognizes a song that captures the moment, moves culture, and helps define the sound of the year.

Kabisado

IV OF SPADES

Nominee

Lifetime (Reimagined)

Ben&Ben

Nominee

Palayo Sa Mundo

Jolianne, Arthur Nery

Nominee

Since Day One

Skusta Clee ft. Flow G

Nominee

Tahanan

El Manu

Nominee

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

Nominee

Janine Berdin

Nominee

Ashtine Olviga

Nominee

Baby Dolls

Nominee

KAIA

Nominee

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

Nominee

Get, Get, Aw! The SexBomb Concert rAWnd 3

SexBomb Girls

Nominee

In Between

TJ Monterde, KZ Tandingan

Nominee

Sandali: The Cup of Joe Fest

Cup of Joe

Nominee

Live at the MOA Arena

IV OF SPADES

Nominee

2026 Grand Awards

Tour of the Year

Recognizes the year's most outstanding traveling live music experience.

Signals World Tour 2026

BINI

Nominee

In Between Tour

TJ Monterde, KZ Tandingan

Nominee

Stardust

Cup of Joe

Nominee

The Grace Tour

Dionela

Nominee

Andalucia Tour

IV OF SPADES

Nominee

2026 Genre Awards

Pop Song of the Year

Recognizes outstanding achievement in pop, celebrating songwriting, memorable melodies, performance, production, and musical appeal.

Unang Kilig

BINI

Nominee

Oohh Lala Baby

Baby Dolls

Nominee

hulog

KAIA

Nominee

habangbuhay pansamantala

Maki

Nominee

Baduy

VVINK, DJ Love, Pio Balbuena

Nominee

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.

RARARA

Dilaw

Nominee

What if I miss you for the rest of my life?

Janine Berdin

Nominee

Trip Lang

ONE CLICK STRAIGHT ft. Raymund Marasigan

Nominee

What Would It Take (For You To Realize The True Evil In This World?)

Typecast

Nominee

Monster

IV OF SPADES

Nominee

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

Nominee

GILIW

Fern. ft. Al James & Kyla

Nominee

Palayo Sa Mundo

Jolianne, Arthur Nery

Nominee

Sinigang

Alamat

Nominee

Ayoko Maging Kaibigan

kiddotin

Nominee

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

Nominee

Moolah

SCOOP DOGG, Daarth

Nominee

Palaisipan

Loonie, Arthur Nery

Nominee

Summer Crush

HELLMERRY

Nominee

Origimal

Uncle Dags ft. RJD

Nominee

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.

baka bukas

Angela Ken

Nominee

sayo lang

shirebound

Nominee

Lifetime (Reimagined)

Ben&Ben

Nominee

Kung Masusunod

Jan Roberts ft. Johnoy Danao

Nominee

the one to blame

Clara Benin

Nominee

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.