Manila, Philippines – The Wish Music Awards 2024, which took place on January 14, 2024, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, was attended by prominent figures in the music industry as well as by fans.
Celebrating the 9th WMA 2024 presented by the FM radio station Wish 107.5, the event aims to pay tribute to local artists who have made significant contributions to the music scene in the country. Winners will be determined through social media voting by fans (30%) and a panel of judges (70%).
The night was further enhanced by amazing performances on the WMA stage by top OPM artists including Rico Blanco, Flow G, Ben&Ben and more.
RICO BLANCO
FLOW G
BEN&BEN
JOSH CULLEN
LOLA AMOUR & CLARA BENIN
CUP OF JOE
Here is the list of winners for the 9th Wish Music Awards.
- Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year – The Ang Huling El Bimbo Cast – “Ligaya” / “Ang Huling El Bimbo”
- Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year – Sponge Cola and Morissette – “So Close”
- Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year – TONEEJAY – “Bawat Piyesa”
- Wishclusive Hip-Hop Performance of the Year – Felip – “ROCKSTA”
- Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year – SB19 – “Gento”
- Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year – SB19 – “I Want You”
- Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year – Dilaw – “Uhaw”
- Wishclusive Urban/Contemporary R&B Performance of the Year – Zack Tabudlo – “Pano”
- Wish Ballad Song of the Year – Rhodessa – ”Kisame”
- Wish Contemporary Folk Song of the Year – Dionela – “Musika”
- Wish Hip-Hop Song of the Year – Flow G – “Rapstar”
- Wish Pop Song of the Year – TJ Monterde – “Palagi”
- Wish R&B Song of the Year – Leanne & Naara – “‘Di Na Babalik”
- Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year – Moonstar88 – “Parola”
- Wish Urban/Contemporary R&B Song of the Year – Sunkissed Lola – “Paki Sabi”
- Wish Artist of the Year – Flow G
- Wish Group of the Year – SB19
- Wish Promising/Breakthrough Artist of the Year – Josh Cullen
- Wishers’ Choice Award – Josh Cullen
- KDR Icon of Musical Excellence – Martin Nievera
ELITE CIRCLE OF AWARDS
Diamond Wishclusive Elite Circle for 100 million views
- O.C. Dawgs – “Pauwi Nako”
Platinum Wishclusive Elite Circle for 75 million views
- December Avenue, Moira dela Torre – “Kung ‘Di Rin Lang Ikaw”
- Nik Makino (feat. Flow G) – “Moon”
Gold Wishclusive Elite Circle for 50 million views
- CLR and Omar Baliw – “K&B”
Silver Wishclusive Elite Circle for 25 million views
- Morissette – “Mahal Naman Kita”
- Bandang Lapis – “Nang Dumating Ka”
- Bandang Lapis – “Pagsisisi”
- Kris Lawrence – “Kung Malaya Lang Ako”
- Crȧzy as Pinoy – “Panaginip”
Bronze Wishclusive Elite Circle for 10 million views
- Adie, Janine Berdin – “Mahika”
- Crȧzy as Pinoy – “Panaginip”
- SunKissed Lola – “Pasilyo”
- Dilaw – “Uhaw”
Together with the event’s official music partner Spotify Philippines, awards were presented to the artists who have topped the streaming platform.
- Spotify RADAR Philippines Artist of the Year – MRLD
- Spotify Kalye Song of the Year – Jeff Grecia – “Elevate”
- Spotify Artist of the Year – Flow G
The Wish Music Awards is not only a celebration of the top artists in the Philippines but also a means of helping people in need. Winners receive a cash prize of Php 25,000, and Php 100,000 is awarded to the chosen recipients of all major award winners.
Congratulations to all the winners and to Wish 107.5 for hosting another successful event.
Photos by Richard Esguerra and JD Lapuz
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