The 11th iteration of the Wish Music Awards is right around the corner, and the official list of this year’s nominees has been revealed. The event will be taking place on January 11, 2026 (Sunday) at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao. Nominated for the highly anticipated awards show are some of OPM’s biggest names, like SB19, Cup of Joe, Maki, and more. Meanwhile, the award-giving body has also given nods to up-and-coming acts like SHANNi, geiko, MATÉO, and many more.
In total, over 70 acts have been nominated for 19 categories, with an eligibility period of September 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. For this award show, winners shall be determined by both judge votes (which take 75% weight) and public votes (which take 25% weight). Cast your votes for the 11th Wish Music Awards here.
Here is the list of the nominees for the 11th Wish Music Awards:
Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year
- Cup of Joe — “Misteryoso”
- G22 — “Filipina Queen”
- Maki — “kahel na langit”
- Maxie Andreison — “Halika Na Lika Na”
- SB19 — “DAM”
Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year
- Lyka Estrella — “Hawak Mo”
- Orient Pearl — “Pagsubok”
- Sanshai — “Miss Na Miss Kita”
- SB19 — “Time”
- The Juans — “Ano Ba Talaga Tayo?”
Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year
- Cyra Gwynth — “yk, i’m good”
- Justin Vasquez — “What U Need”
- Lil Eddie and Jay R — “Statue (Tagalish version)”
- MC Einstein and Kyla — “Lambalak”
- Ryannah J — “Kuwago”
Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year
- Blaster and The Celestial Klownz — “Boomerang”
- Cup of Joe — “Multo”
- Dilaw — “Mahal”
- Kjwan — “Pintura”
- SHANNi — “SSS (stuck song)”
Wishclusive Hip-Hop Performance of the Year
- Alex Bruce and Zae — “A to Z (Drop It)”
- Hero (feat. Ramdiss) — “Malay Mo”
- Paul N’ Ballin — “POGI”
- Realest Cram and ENZO MF — “Dikapamigay”
- Waiian — “Si Lods Na Bahala”
Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year
- Amiel Sol — “Sa Bawat Sandali”
- Angela Ken — “Kulimlim”
- geiko — “Nang Tahimik”
- MATÉO — “Lalim”
- shirebound — “Waltz of Four Left Feet”
Wishclusive Contemporary R&B/Neo-Soul Performance of the Year
- ALYSON — “Huwag Mo Nang Itanong”
- Ben&Ben — “Tomorrow With You”
- Earl Agustin — “Tibok”
- Janine — “Hulaan”
- KASSA — “Pekeng Tama”
Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year
- James Reid and TJ Monterde — “Pahinga”
- Janine Berdin, Illest Morena, and Fana — “tayo lang (may alam)”
- Kean Cipriano and Ice Seguerra — “Feels Like It’s The End of The Line”
- Loonie (feat. Frizzle Anne) — “May Nanalo Na”
- shirebound (feat. Jan Roberts) — “Pahintulot”
Wish Pop Song of the Year
- “Blink Twice” — BINI
- “Bughaw” — Maki
- “DUNGKA!” — SB19
- “Happy Ending” — Rob Deniel
- “PDKL” — Arthur Miguel
Wish Ballad Song of the Year
- “Ako Na Lang” — The Juans
- “Darating Din” — TJ Monterde
- “For You” — Kai Montinola
- “Nagmamahal Lang Ako” — KZ Tandingan
- “With You” — Lola Amour
Wish R&B Song of the Year
- “Ayaw Baya” — Arthur Nery
- “MAGIC” — Jason Dhakal
- “Marilag” — Dionela
- “Ms. Pakipot” — Adie
- “sweet nothings” — Denise Julia (feat. Jay R)
Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year
- “Aura” — IV Of Spades
- “Bitin” — Over October
- “BLACK N’ WHITE” — Dilaw
- “Kalimutan Ka” — Skusta Clee
- “Multo” — Cup of Joe
Wish Hip-Hop Song of the Year
- “Gusto Ko Sakin Ka Lang” — Robledo Timido
- “Sugod” — JMara
- “Tandang Pananong” — Flict G
- “U & I” — PLAYERTWO
- “Una Lagi” — Flow G
Wish Contemporary Folk Song of the Year
- “Hele” — TONEEJAY
- “Panata” — Tothapi
- “Pwede Bang Mamaya?” — Angela Ken
- “Saranggola” — Ben&Ben
- “U-Belt” — Jan Roberts
Wish Contemporary R&B/Neo-Soul Song of the Year
- “Diving” — Zack Tabudlo
- “Find Another Love” — Leanne & Naara
- “Kumot” — Frizzle Anne
- “Tayong Dalawa” — Earl Agustin
- “the world is so small” — Paolo Sandejas
Wish Song Collaboration of the Year
- “basura” — suyen and SANDWICH
- “Gayuma” — NOBITA and Yeng Constantino
- “Ikigai” — Dionela and Loonie
- “Pambihira” — Kiyo and Zild
- “Umaaligid” — Sarah Geronimo and SB19
Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year
- Amiel Sol
- Earl Agustin
- geiko
- Jan Roberts
- MATÉO
Wish Group of the Year
- BINI
- Cup of Joe
- IV of Spades
- Lola Amour
- SB19
Wish Artist of the Year
- Dionela
- Flow G
- Loonie
- Maki
- TJ Monterde