“We are thrilled to open entries for the 2025 METRO FM Music Awards, especially after an incredible year of vibrant music, released during a time when the country is commemorating 30 years of democracy”.
The South African music industry’s most anticipated event, the METRO FM Music Awards (MMAs), is now open for entries for the 2025 edition.
Hosted by the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s biggest commercial radio station, METRO FM, the MMAs have once again partnered with the Mpumalanga provincial government and the Motsepe Foundation. The date for the nominees announcement and awards ceremonies will be announced soon.
“We are thrilled to open entries for the 2025 METRO FM Music Awards, especially after an incredible year of vibrant music, released during a time when the country is commemorating 30 years of democracy. Unlike the previous years, where we started with the launch of the awards and only then opened the entries, this year we have decided to provide more time to allow the eligible artists to make their submissions. We can’t wait to see the submissions and celebrate the best of SA music”, said Kina Nhlengethwa, METRO FM’s Business Manager.
All interested and eligible artists can submit their entries from Sunday, 01 December 2024 until Sunday, 02 February 2025. To be eligible for entry, all recorded albums, singles, and recordings must have been released between 28 February 2024 and 28 February 2025.
The entry guidelines, general rules and regulations are available on the METRO FM website where entries can also be submitted.
The top five nominees per category will be announced at the nominees’ announcement event schedule to take place in February, prior to the main awards ceremony.
CATEGORIES
The following categories are open for entries:
Best Gospel Album
Best Jazz Album
Best Produced Album
Best Collaboration Song
Song of the Year
Best Music Video
Best Viral Challenge
Best Female Artist
Best Male Artist
Best New Artist
Artist of the Year
Best Styled Artist
Best Duo/Group
Best R&B
Best Dance
Best African Pop
Best Amapiano
Best Hip Hop
Best Kwaito/Gqom
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