2018 in Philippine music
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The following is a list of notable events related to Philippine music in 2018.
Events
May
- Sony Music Philippines resumed its operations after 6 years following the expiration of its distribution contract with Ivory Music, with their new office still in Ortigas Center, Pasig.
June
- June 2 – Janine Berdin from Lapu-Lapu, Cebu was hailed as the Grand Champion of the second year of Tawag ng Tanghalan on It's Showtime.
September
- Coke Studio Philippines announced its lineup of contemporary and indie Filipino acts for its 2nd season, namely: IV of Spades, Shanti Dope, December Avenue, Ben&Ben, KZ Tandingan, Moira Dela Torre, Sam Concepcion, Quest, Juan Miguel Severo, AJ Rafael, Khalil Ramos, Kriesha Chu, and DJ Patty Tiu.
- September 30 – Golden Cañedo of Cebu City was proclaimed as the champion of the first season of The Clash.
November
- November 11 — "Tugtog", composed by John Paul Salazar and interpreted by Bradz, was hailed as the winning entry in the 2018 A Song of Praise Music Festival Grand Finals Night held at the New Frontier Theater
Debuts/Disbanded
Soloist
- John Roa
- Janine Berdin
- Zion Aquino
- Migz Haleco
- Karencitta
- Shanti Dope
- Mhot
- TALA
- RVRD
- Fern.
- Coeli
- Angelo Acosta
- Because
- Juan Miguel Severo
- Memphiis
- AC Bonifacio
- Janine Teñoso
- Unique
- Kyline Alcantara
- Isabella Vinzon
- Jeremy Glinoga
- Kyle Juliano
- Mark Oblea
Duoist/Bands/Groups
- Better Days
- Stellar
- Where's Ramona?
- Mandaue Nights
- One Click Straight
- Farewell Fair Weather
- Bawal Clan
- Music Hero Band
- MNL48
- Kakaiboys
- This Band
- AM/FM
- Over October
- Malana
- The Metro Fantastic
- July XIV
- SB19
Disbanded
Reunion/Comeback
On Hiatus
- Run Dorothy
Albums released
The following albums are to be released in 2018 locally. Note: All soundtracks are not included in this list.
Concerts and music festivals
Local artists
International artists
Music festivals
Canceled/postponed dates
Awarding ceremonies
- January 15 – 3rd Wish 107.5 Music Awards, organized by Wish 1075
- May 15 – Myx Music Awards 2018, organized by myx
- July 21 – MOR Pinoy Music Awards 2018, organized by MOR 101.9
- August 19 – 10th PMPC Star Awards for Music, organized by Philippine Movie Press Club
- October 15 – 31st Awit Awards, organized by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry
Deaths
- March 27 – Bert Nievera (b. 1936), singer
- September 2 – Rene Garcia, (b. 1952), former member of Hotdog
- October 30 – Rico J. Puno (b. 1953), Filipino singer, comedian, actor and television host