In salute to the artists who helped Filipino music get amplified across the globe, Wish 107.5 is set to stage the third installment of its Wish Music Awards on January 15, 2018 at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.

For the event’s third edition, over 70 artists are vying to take home the coveted G-clef-inspired WMA trophy.

The nominations were thoroughly selected by the music awards’ screening committee after a month-long series of deliberation. The nominees came from a roster of eligibles whose songs were released and Wishclusive performances were rendered from November 1, 2016 until October 31, 2017.

Below is the complete list of the 3rd WMA nominees:

Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year

• Ben&Ben – “Ride Home”
• Dane Hipolito – “Krayola”
• Daniel Ombao – “Paper Plane”
• Keiko Necesario – “Away From The Current”
• Moira Dela Torre – “Malaya”
• Reese Lansangan – “Exploration No. 5”
• Zsaris – “Alangan”

Wishclusive Urban Performance of the Year

• Apartel – “That’s What She Said”
• Extrapolation – “Feeling Better”
• IV of Spades – “Ilaw Sa Daan”
• Kjwan – “One Look”
• Leanne and Naara – “Run Run”

Wishclusive R&B Performance of the Year

• Billy Crawford – “Future”
• Jay R – “Kabilang Dako”
• Kris Lawrence – “Versace On The Floor”
• Michael Pangilinan – “Tayo Na Lang”
• Quest – “Walang Hanggan”
• Radha – “If I Ain’t Got You”

Wishclusive Rock/Alternative Performance of the Year

• Barbie Almalbis – “Tabing Ilog”
• Mayonnaise – “Jopay”
• Pedicab – “Soul Riot”
• Sponge Cola – “Gemini”
• Tom’s Story – “Anchors”

Wishclusive Ballad Performance of the Year

• 5thGen – “Panahon”
• Angeline Quinto – “At Ang Hirap”
• Glaiza De Castro – “Bato Sa Buhangin”
• Juris – “Forevermore”
• Kaye Cal – “Why Can’t It Be”
• Marcelito Pomoy – “The Prayer”
• Sue Ramirez – “Your Love”

Wishclusive Pop Performance of the Year

• December Avenue – “Dahan”
• Inigo Pascual – “Dahil Sa’yo”
• Kiana Valenciano – “Circles”
• KZ Tandingan – “Two Less Lonely People In The World”
• Morissette – “Rise Up”
• Nina – “Jealous”

Wishclusive Collaboration of the Year

• Bituin Escalante/Frenchie Dy/Radha – “Saving All My Love For You”
• Clara Benin/Dane Hipolito – “Your Universe”
• Curse One/Dello/Flict-G/Smugglaz – “Nakakamiss”
• Keiko Necesario/Quest – “While We Are Young”
• KZ Tandingan/TJ Monterde – “Ikaw At Ako Pa Rin”
• Yeng Constantino/Erik Santos – “Paano Ba Ang Magmahal”

Wishclusive Performance of the Year by an International Artist

• David Archuleta – “Up All Night”
• Dua Lipa – “Blow Your Mind”
• Gabe Bondoc – “Gentlemen Don’t”
• Jasmine Thompson – “Old Friends”
• The Moffatts – “Miss You Like Crazy”

Wish Contemporary Folk Song of the Year

• “A Song Inspired By You” – Gabrielle Gross
• “Alangan” – Zsaris
• “Krayola” – Dane Hipolito
• “Leaves” – Ben&Ben
• “Open Road” – The Ransom Collective

Wish Urban Song of the Year

• “Labo” – KZ Tandingan
• “Misfits” – Kiana Valenciano ft. Sam Concepcion
• “Run Run” – Leanne and Naara
• “Space Travel” – Moophs ft. Xela
• “Twelve” – Alessandra De Rossi
• “Win The Moment” – Quest ft. KZ Tandingan

Wish R&B Song of the Year

• “Future” – Billy Crawford
• “Isang Numero” – Kris Lawrence
• “Kabilang Dako” – Jay R
• “Palaging Ikaw” – Aicelle Santos
• “Unang Hakbang” – Quest ft. Keiko Necesario

Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year

• “Alon” – Hale
• “Balewala” – Brisom
• “Dear Laarni” – BennyBunnyBand
• “Hey Barbara” – IV of Spades
• “Insomnia” – Hilera
• “Kung Pwede Lang” – Soapdish
• “Sinta” – Glaiza De Castro

Wish Ballad Song of the Year

• “Ano Nga Ba Tayo” – Jona
• “At Ang Hirap” – Angeline Quinto
• “Hugot” – Regine Velasquez-Alcasid
• “Kahit Kunwari” – TJ Monterde
• “Kay Tagal” – Mark Carpio

Wish Pop Song of the Year

• “Cool Down” – James Reid
• “Huling Gabi” – Moira Dela Torre ft. Quest
• “Mahika” – TJ Monterde
• “Nasayang Lang” – The Juans
• “Walk Alone” – Sabu

Wish Promising Artist of the Year

• Extrapolation
• Gabrielle Gross
• IV of Spades
• Kiana Valenciano
• Sabu
• Sue Ramirez
• Tom’s Story

Wish Young Artist of the Year

• Angelina Cruz
• Ataska
• Claudia Barretto
• Sassa
• Ylona Garcia

Wish Group/Duo of the Year

• Apartel
• Ben&Ben
• December Avenue
• Hale
• Leanne and Naara
• Moonstar88
• Sponge Cola

Wish Artist of the Year

• Bugoy Drilon
• Glaiza De Castro
• Jona
• KZ Tandingan
• Moira Dela Torre
• Morissette
• TJ Monterde

The winners will be determined through the combined votes of Wishers (15%), and a select panel of judges (85%), which will be composed of respected names in the entertainment industry.

Wishers can cast their votes via the WMA website and the Wish 107.5 app. Polling period is from December 15 until January 15 at 12 noon.

Apart from the categories up for voting, special titles will also be given including the Wishclusive Viral Video of the Year, the Wish Reactors’ Choice, and the Wishclusive Elite Circle awards.

Note: This article has been updated on December 14 to correct an error on the date of the music awards’ eligibility period.