2016 in Chinese music

The following is an overview of 2016 in Chinese music. It lists events and Chinese music released publicly in mainland China. Music in the Chinese language and artists from Chinese-speaking countries will be included.

Events

February

22-Sa Dingding performed at 2016 CCTV Lantern Festival Gala, which caused a huge controversy for exposing her lip syncing with holding microphone upside down.

TV shows

Awards

2016 China Music Awards
2016 Chinese Music Awards
2016 Chinese Top Ten Music Awards
2016 Global Chinese Golden Chart Awards
2016 Global Chinese Music Awards
2016 Ku Music Asian Music Awards
2016 MTV Europe Music Awards Best Chinese & Hong Kong Act: G.E.M.
2016 Music Pioneer Awards
2016 Music Radio China Top Chart Awards
2016 QQ Music Awards
2016 Top Chinese Music Awards
The 4th V Chart Awards