8th PMPC Star Awards for Music


The 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music was organized by Philippine Movie Press Club headed by current president Fernan de Guzman and produced by Airtime Marketing Philippines, Inc. headed by Tessie Celestino-Howard. It was held at the Novotel Manila, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City on October 23, 2016.
The set of awards were given to Filipino music artists who have major contributions in promoting the Original Pilipino Music industry for the past year.

Nominees and winners

Here is the full set of nominees and winners of the 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music. The winners are highlighted with Boldface.
Concert of the Year
Female Concert Performer of the Year
  • Angeline Quinto – "Royals"
  • Dulce – "The Timeless Diva"
  • Kyla – "Flying High"
  • Lani Misalucha – "Love Catcher"
  • Regine Velasquez-Alcasid – "Royals"
  • Sarah Geronimo – "From The Top"
  • Zsa Zsa Padilla – "Beginnings"
Female Recording Artist of the Year
Male Concert Performer of the Year
  • Arnel Pineda – "Love Rock N' Roll"
  • Darren Espanto – "Birthday Concert"
  • Erik Santos – "Royals"
  • Gary Valenciano – "Gary V. Presents"
  • Jed Madela – "All Request 5"
  • Mark Bautista – "Here Sings Love"
  • Martin Nievera – "Royals"
Male Recording Artist of the Year
Best New Female Recording Artist of the Year
  • Alyssa Angeles – "Falling In Love"
  • Esang de Torres – "Ako Ay Kakanta"
  • Janella Salvador – "Janella Salvador"
  • Maxine – "Maxine"
  • Michelle Ortega – "Michelle Ortega"
  • Pauline Cueto – "Pauline Cueto"
  • Yassi Pressman – "Yassi"
Best New Male Recording Artist of the Year
Music Video of the Year
Pop Album of the Year
Male Pop Artist of the Year
  • Alden Richards – "Wish I May"
  • Daniel Padilla – "I Feel Good"
  • Darren Espanto – "Be With Me"
  • James Reid – "On the Wings of Love"
  • Jovit Baldivino – "JB Jukebox"
  • Piolo Pascual – "The Breakup Playlist"
  • Sam Concepcion – "Bago"
Female Pop Artist of the Year
  • Janella Salvador – "Janella Salvador"
  • Karylle – "A Different Playground"
  • Kathryn Bernardo – "Christmas Duets"
  • Marion Aunor – "Marion"
  • Nadine Lustre – "Jadine: On The Wings Of Love"
  • Sarah Geronimo – "The Great Unknown"
  • Toni Gonzaga – "My Love Story"
Acoustic Album of the Year
  • "Araw-Gabi, Mga Awit Ni Maestro Ryan" – Aiza Seguerra
  • "Bawat Daan" – Ebe Dancel
  • "Sa ‘Yo Lamang Papuri At Inspirasyon" – Noel Cabangon
  • "TJ Monterde" – TJ Monterde
Acoustic Artist of the Year
  • Aiza Seguerra – "Araw-Gabi, Mga Awit ni Maestro Ryan"
  • Ebe Dancel – "Bawat Daan"
  • Noel Cabangon – "Sa’yo Lamang Papuri At Inspirasyon"
  • TJ Monterde – "TJ Monterde"
Revival Album of the Year
  • "Araw-Gabi, Mga Awit Ni Maestro Ryan" – Aiza Seguerra
  • "Iconic" – Jed Madela
  • "Ikaw Ang Buhay Ko" – Ogie Alcasid
  • "JB Jukebox" – Jovit Baldivino
  • "Kahapon Ngayon" – Martin Nievera
  • "Nostalgia" – The Company
  • "Now and Forever" – Donna Cruz
Dance Album of the Year
Album of the Year
  • "Back To Love" – Jolina Magdangal
  • "Be With You" – Darren Espanto
  • "Bless This Mess" – Bamboo
  • "Marion" – Marion
  • "The Great Unknown" – Sarah Geronimo
  • "Wish I May" – Alden Richards
  • "Nando’n Ako" – Willie Revillame
Song of the Year
  • "Gusto Kita" – Bailey May
  • "Home" – Darren Espanto
  • "Nando’n Ako" – Willie Revillame
  • "Maghihintay Ako" – Jona
  • "Tala" – Sarah Geronimo
  • "Take A Chance" – Marion
  • "Wish I May" – Alden Richards
Duo/Group of the Year
  • Callalily – "Greetings From Callalily"
  • Never The Strangers – "Screenburn"
  • "T.O.P." – "Top One Project"
  • Silent Sanctuary – "Langit. Luha"
  • Six Part Invention – "Always And Ever"
  • The Company – "Nostalgia"
  • The Juans – "The Juans"
Rock Album of the Year
  • "Avalon Beyond" – Avalon Beyond
  • "Bless This Mess" – Bamboo
  • "Dating Gawi" – Rico Blanco
  • "Debris" – Sandwich
  • "Greetings From Callalily" – Callalily
  • "Langit. Luha." – Silent Sanctuary
  • "Screenburn" – Never The Strangers
Rock Artist of the Year
  • Avalon Beyond – "Avalon Beyond"
  • Bamboo – "Bless This Mess"
  • Callalily – "Greetings From Callalily"
  • Never The Strangers – "Screenburn"
  • Rico Blanco – "Dating Gawi"
  • Sandwich – "Debris"
  • Silent Sanctuary – "Langit. Luha."
R&B Album of the Year
R&B Artist of the Year
  • Daryl Ong – "Daryl Ong"
  • Kris Lawrence – "Most Requested Playlist"
  • Jason Dy – "Jason Dy"
Compilation Album of the Year
  • "Gold" – Gary Valenciano
  • "Aldub Is Forever"
  • "Theme Song Compilation"
  • "Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs"
  • "Bituin Walang Ningning" – Mark Bautista and Cris Villongco
Cover Design of the Year
  • "Araw-Gabi, Mga Awit Ni Maestro Ryan Cayabyab" – Aiza Seguerra
  • "I Feel Good" – Daniel Padilla
  • "Be With You" – Darren Espanto
  • "Now and Forever" – Donna Cruz
  • "Gold" – Gary Valenciano
  • "Iconic" – Jed Madela
  • "Back To Love" – Jolina Magdangal
  • "The Great Unknown" – Sarah Geronimo

Special awards

Pilita Corrales Lifetime Achievement Award

Parangal Levi Celerio

  • '''Vicente "Vic" del Rosario, Jr.'''

Stars of the Night

Arjo Atayde and '''Ria Atayde'''