The star-studded ceremony will bring together artists, musicians, media personalities, and entertainers to hand out this year’s honors at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on October 6.
The Filipino Music Awards 2026 is set to bring together some of the country’s biggest names in music and entertainment, with Joey Mead King, KC Montero, and Billy Crawford serving as hosts for the prestigious awards ceremony on October 6 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Joining them throughout the evening will be a star-studded roster of presenters, including Apl.de.Ap, Ogie Alcasid, SB19, Ice Seguerra, Paolo Valenciano, Marina Summers, Morissette Amon, and more.
The presenters represent different generations, genres, and corners of Filipino music and entertainment. Among those taking the stage are Arthur Nery, Ashtine Olviga, Baby Dolls, Heath Jornales, Gabby Alipe of Urbandub, Reg Rubio of Greyhoundz, Shanti Dope, Arci Muñoz, XONARA, Noel Cabangon, Wilbert Ross, Loonie, and DNA.
Adding another distinct voice to the ceremony are the hosts of Boys’ Night Out — Tony Toni, Slick Rick, Gino Quillamor, and Tin Gamboa — as well as Rolling Stone Philippines Chief of Editorial Content Jonty Cruz, who will also serve as presenters during the evening.
Together, the presenters reflect the breadth of the Filipino music landscape that the awards seek to celebrate. From established OPM icons and influential rock musicians to contemporary pop, hip-hop, R&B, and P-pop artists, the lineup brings together artists whose work has helped shape different eras and corners of the industry.
The ceremony will also feature members and representatives of some of the country’s most influential acts, including SB19, Gabby Alipe, Reg Rubio, Shanti Dope, Loonie, and Noel Cabangon, alongside emerging and contemporary voices like Ashtine Olviga, Baby Dolls, and Heath Jornales.
With Joey Mead King, KC Montero, and Billy Crawford at the helm and a wide-ranging roster of presenters joining them, the Filipino Music Awards 2026 promises a ceremony that brings together the many generations and musical communities that make up the country’s vibrant music industry.
The presenters will hand out this year’s honors across the Filipino Music Awards’ Grand Awards, Genre Awards, People’s Choice Awards, and Legacy Awards, recognizing the artists, songs, albums, performances, and industry achievements that defined the eligibility year.
The Filipino Music Awards 2026 takes place on October 6, 2026, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.