11th Wish Music Awards: Official Nominees

The next decade of the Wish Music Awards (WMAs) is here!

The award-giving body, which honors standout artists, songs, and Wish Bus performances in the past year, will hold its 11th edition on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. 
The nominees were revealed in an event held at Elements Centris on Thursday, November 20.  

For the 11th WMAs, nearly 80 acts are competing across 19 major categories. The eligibility period is from September 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025. The winners will be determined by judges’ votes (75%) and public votes (25%).

Here are the nominees for the 11th WMAs:

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

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As with previous editions of the WMAs, winners of the abovementioned categories will take home Php25,000. Php100,000 will also be given to beneficiaries. 

A special recognition called the Wishers’ Choice will be awarded to the nominee who will garner the highest number of votes across all categories. 

Help your favorite nominee win by casting your votes via www.awards.wish1075.com. Tune in on air and follow Wish 107.’5s Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts for updates.

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