Here Are The Nominees For The 2026 PPOP Music Awards – Full List
The P-pop awarding ceremony is set to take place on October 18, 2026 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
XONARA. Courtesy of 1Z Entertainment.
XONARA. Courtesy of 1Z Entertainment.
Celebrating the growing diversity and influence of P-popP-PopShort for Pilipino pop, a movement of Filipino idol groups and solo acts who combine pop music, choreography, and polished production for local and international audiences. P-pop has grown quickly,Go to P-Pop Glossary, the official nominees for the PPOP Music Awards 2026 were announced on October 8, 2026.
This year’s PPOP Music Awards is once again bringing together P-popP-PopShort for Pilipino pop, a movement of Filipino idol groups and solo acts who combine pop music, choreography, and polished production for local and international audiences. P-pop has grown quickly,Go to P-Pop Glossary artists and acts from across the Philippines. The list of nominees highlights the talent shaping the local music scene and the genre’s continued growth, spanning major award categories and special recognitions. The Fans’ Choice Categories are currently underway, with voting available through the JuanCast website and app.
Also known as the Philippine Popular Music Awards (PPMA), the PPOP Music Awards is an annual ceremony dedicated to celebrating Philippine popular music and culture. Recognized as the first and only awarding event dedicated to P-popP-PopShort for Pilipino pop, a movement of Filipino idol groups and solo acts who combine pop music, choreography, and polished production for local and international audiences. P-pop has grown quickly,Go to P-Pop Glossary, it is produced and presented by NobleLife International.
The 11th edition will take place on October 18, 2026, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, with tickets available for purchase here.
Here are all the acts, songs, and music videos nominated for the major award categories at the upcoming PPOP Music Awards 2026:
Artist of the Year
- SB19
- BINI
- G22
- KAIA
- BGYO
- Alamat
Song of the Year
- “VISA” – SB19
- “LuzViMinda” – Alamat
- “Blush” – BINI
- “hulog” – KAIA
- “Ohh Lala Baby” – Baby Dolls
- “Lawless” – SB19
Music Video of the Year
- “LuzViMinda” – ALAMAT
- “Piliin Mo Ako” – 6ENSE
- “hulog” – KAIA
- “Unang Bantayog” – HEXUS
- “Float” – PIX!E
- “Darama” – OONA.
Rising Boy Group of the Year
- 6ENSE
- BILIB
- Cloud 7
- NEO
- One South
- SYNC
Rising Girl Group of the Year
- Calista
- YGIG
- PIX!E
- VVINK
- DNA
- Belamour
Solo Artist of the Year
- J2X
- Rob Deniel
- Wilbert Ross
- Hakki
- James Reid
- John Roa
New Group Artist of the Year
- XONARA
- OONA.
- Baby Dolls
- MEI MEI
- AYO
- GAT
Collaboration of the Year
- “Toyfriend” – SB19 and BE:FIRST
- “Sulong” – 1st.One, KAIA, and HORI7ON
- “Donuts” – Nadine Lustre and Apl.de.Ap
- “Like Me” – Josh Cullen and Jay Park
- “Dun Ka Na” – John Roa and Dash Calzado
- “luck” – Maki and James Reid
Vocal Arrangement in a Song Recording
- “Sfire” – One South
- “Pag-Ibig Fun” – VVINK
- “Bandana” – Project WAN
- “Orasan” – 1621
- “TABI” – XONARA
- “Kupido” – AZTER
Production Design in a Music Video
- “Blush” – BINI
- “Lawless” – SB19
- “Groove On” – G22
- “Darama” – OONA.
- “ECHO” – ECHO
- “Telebong” – MEI MEI
Choreography in a Video Performance
- “Lawless” – SB19
- “Step Back” – BINI
- “Kembot” – GAT
- “EDEWUP” – J2X
- “Forever Tonight” – BGYO
- “lamoba” – VXON
Frequently Asked Questions
The 11th PPOP Music Awards takes place on October 18, 2026, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Tickets are available for purchase.
Six acts, SB19, BINI, G22, KAIA, BGYO, and Alamat, are nominated for Artist of the Year at the 2026 PPOP Music Awards.
Song of the Year nominees are “VISA” and “Lawless” by SB19, “LuzViMinda” by Alamat, “Blush” by BINI, “hulog” by KAIA, and “Ohh Lala Baby” by Baby Dolls.
Rising Boy Group nominees are 6ENSE, BILIB, Cloud 7, NEO, One South, and SYNC. Rising Girl Group nominees are Calista, YGIG, PIX!E, VVINK, DNA, and Belamour.
The PPOP Music Awards, or Philippine Popular Music Awards (PPMA), is an annual ceremony for Philippine pop music and the first awards show dedicated to P-pop, produced by NobleLife International.
