The Wish Music Awards (WMAs) enters a new decade with its 11th edition — celebrating and honoring the outstanding artists, songs, and Wish Bus performances of the past year — tonight (January 11, 2026) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.
Hosted by Christian Bautista and Karylle, this year’s iteration has seen over 80 artists and bands are competing across 19 major categories. Among the most anticipated categories are Artist of the Year, Group of the Year, and Breakthrough Artist of the Year. Acts such as SB19, Cup of Joe, IV OF SPADES, and Maki lead with multiple nominations across various categories.
Nominees were announced on November 20, 2025, with the eligibility period spanning September 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. Winners in each category are determined through a combined voting system consisting of 75% judges’ votes and 25% public votes.
The night also features stellar performances from acts across diverse genres, including TJ Monterde, IV OF SPADES, Loonie, G22, Arthur Nery, and Over October.
Check out the full list of winners from the 11th WMAs, updated live below.
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” — WINNER
Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year
- Lyka Estrella — “Hawak Mo”
- Orient Pearl — “Pagsubok”
- Sanshai — “Miss Na Miss Kita”
- SB19 — “Time” — WINNER
- 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)” — WINNER
- 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” — WINNER
- 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” — WINNER
- Realest Cram and ENZO MF — “Dikapamigay”
- Waiian — “Si Lods Na Bahala”
Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year
- Amiel Sol — “Sa Bawat Sandali” — WINNER
- 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” — WINNER
- KASSA — “Pekeng Tama”
Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year
- James Reid and TJ Monterde — “Pahinga” — WINNER
- 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 — WINNER
- “Happy Ending” — Rob Deniel
- “PDKL” — Arthur Miguel
Wish Ballad Song of the Year
- “Ako Na Lang” — The Juans
- “Darating Din” — TJ Monterde — WINNER
- “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— WINNER
- “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 — WINNER
Wish Hip-Hop Song of the Year
- “Gusto Ko Sakin Ka Lang” — Robledo Timido — WINNER
- “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— WINNER
- “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— WINNER
- “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 — WINNER
Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year
- Amiel Sol
- Earl Agustin — WINNER
- geiko
- Jan Roberts
- MATÉO
Wish Group of the Year
- BINI
- Cup of Joe — WINNER
- IV of Spades
- Lola Amour
- SB19
Wish Artist of the Year
- Dionela
- Flow G
- Loonie
- Maki
- TJ Monterde — WINNER