The following is a list of notable events that are related to Philippine music in 2015.
Events
January January 8 – Diego Loyzaga, Tippy Dos Santos and Erica Abello were announced as the new MYX VJs. January 13 – Hale had their mini reunion concert less than 5 years after their break up. On January 27, they released their first single in more than 4 years entitled See You. January 25 – Kamikazee announced that after this year they will take a hiatus.
February February 19 – The nominees for the Myx Music Awards 2015 were announced through an online webcast.
March March 1 – Jason Dy of Team Sarah was declared as the grand winner of the second season of The Voice of the Philippines held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila. He was coached by Sarah Geronimo. March 14 – The Philippine version of Your Face Sounds Familiar, a singing and impersonation competition wherein celebrities will impersonate other iconic singers premiered on ABS-CBN. It will be hosted by Billy Crawford while Jed Madela, Gary Valenciano and Sharon Cuneta will serve as judges. March 25 Myx Music Awards 2015 at the Samsung Hall. Joey Generoso had officially left his band, Side A, in pursuit of a solo career. Jamie Rivera received an Award for Excellence for Musical Arts & Culture from the Youth Leadership Summit at the Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium.
April April 1 – Filipino rock band, Urbandub announced that they have decided to call it quits after 15 years in the industry during a radio show in Jam 88.3. Their farewell concert is scheduled on May 9, to coincide with the group's 15th anniversary. April 17 – The 12 finalists for the Philippine Popular Music Festival 2015 were announced.
June June 5 – The submission of entries for the Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs 2016 officially opens. Deadline of submission is on July 31. June 6 – The Voice Kids returned to Philippine television on ABS-CBN for a second season. Sarah Geronimo, Bamboo Mañalac and Lea Salonga all returned as coaches while Luis Manzano returned as its main host with Robi Domingo and Yeng Constantino joining him as his new co-hosts, the latter replacing Alex Gonzaga. June 7 – Comedian Melai Cantiveros was named the first grand winner of Your Face Sounds Familiar at the Newport Performing Arts Theater at Resorts World Manila. June 19 – The interpreters for the Philpop 2015 were unveiled.
July July 1 – Sarah Geronimo with her song Kilometro represented the Philippines in the 10th International Song Contest:The Global Sound hosted by Australian jury, as one of the 70 international semi-finalists and later on advanced as one of the top 25 finalists. At the final round, she won the Gold Global Sound Award as the top recognition.10th International Song Contest: The Global Sound Results – YouTube July 22 – American singer Chris Brown was placed under the Philippine government's immigration lookout bulletin, hours before his solo concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Brown was able to leave Manila on July 24 after he had filed a departure clearance due to a legal issue between him and the Iglesia ni Cristo that prevented him from leaving the Philippines.
August August 30 – Elha Nympha, coached by Bamboo Mañalac, won the second season of The Voice Kids held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila.
September September 21 – Star Music, the music division of ABS-CBN Corporation's Star Creatives, acquired the copyrights to around 116 original compositions of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon which includes songs popularized by 70's group VST & Co., Sharon Cuneta, and Nora Aunor, and popular songs such as "Ipagpatawad Mo," "Tayo'y Magsayawan" and "Awitin Mo, Isasayaw Ko."
Debuts
Soloist
Alex Gonzaga Edward Benosa Julian Trono Rita De Guzman Yassi Pressman Vanessa Quillao Jacob Benedicto Maris Racal Marlo Mortel Alexander Diaz Iñigo Pascual DJ Moophs Alexandra Reneé Pionso Kay Cal JC Padilla Hazel Faith dela Cruz Aleph Muffet Yexel Sebastian Michelle Ortega Migz Haleco Pauline Cueto Nitoy Mallillin Matteo Guidicelli Reese Lansangan
Bands/Groups
Reo Brothers Harana Rouge Band MMJ SUD
Reunion Hale Idolito dela Cruz
Disbandment Urbandub Kamikazee (band)
Albums released The following albums are released in 2015 locally. Note: All soundtracks are not included in this list. Date released Title Artist(s) Label(s) Source January 17 Zilch Pupil MCA Music January 19 Reo Brothers of Tacloban Reo BrothersStar Music February 6 Master of Soul Thor Dulay February 11 New Heart Barbie Almalbis 12 Stone RecordsFebruary 14 Reid Alert James Reid Viva Records Ultrablessed: Thank You Edition Sponge Cola Universal Records February 15 Haymabu Siakol Synergy Music February 26 Debris Sandwich PolyEast RecordsMarch 2 OPM Fresh Various ArtistsStar Music I Am Alex G. Alex Gonzaga March 16 Love Revisited Nikki Gil Universal Records March 19 Harana HaranaStar Music March 20 Morissette Morissette March 25 Elevated Jay R HomeWorkz MusicMarch 30 Time and Space Hale Warner Music Philippines Beverly Caimen Beverly Caimen GMA Records The Neon Hour B.P. Valenzuela Independent April 8 Langit. Luha. Silent SanctuaryIvory Music and Video April 13 Gravity Gravity April 18 Synthesis Glaiza de Castro Homeworkz MusicApril 19 Chinita Princess Kim Chiu Star Music Novela Janno Gibbs GMA Records April 20 Rebirth Salbakuta HomeWorkz Music April 26 Rita Daniela Rita De Guzman GMA Records April 30 Rapsteddy Kinagat ng Seven Lions Rocksteddy 12 Stone Records May 2 Iconic Jed Madela Star Music May 5 Big Mouth Big Band Martin Nievera PolyEast Records May 7 In Love Maja Salvador Ivory Music and Video May 11 Love.Lost.Found Kithara Warner Music Philippines May 18 Araw Gabi: Mga Awit ni Maestro Ryan Aiza Seguerra Universal Records May 22 Fresh Filter: Volume 1 Various Artists IndependentVarious – Fresh Filter Volume 1 May 25 Puede Nang Mangarap Lyca Gairanod MCA Music June 2 Beginnings Zsa Zsa Padilla PolyEast RecordsJune 7 Yassi Yassi Pressman Viva Records I Feel Good Daniel Padilla Star Music June 8 Screenburn Never the Strangers Universal Records June 12 Square One Square One MCA Music June 14 Jukebox Jovit BaldivinoStar Music June 15 YJV Young JV June 19 Headlights Save Me Hollywood 12 Stone RecordsJuly 3 JK Juan Karlos Labajo MCA Music Michelle Ortega Michelle OrtegaUniversal Records July 11 Simply Bossa Shirley Vy July 21 Nakakabaliw ShamrockStar MusicJuly 24 Janella Salvador Janella Salvador Singles – Bossa Nova Trio Sitti MCA Music July 28 Ryan Christopher Ryan Christopher Sy Ivory Music and Video July 31 Walking Distance Smugglaz Warner Music Philippines August 1 RJ Orig Ramon Jacinto RJ Productions August 7 Z Zendee Rose Tenerefe MCA Music August 16 Daryl Ong Daryl Ong Star Music August 21 Honeymoon Jensen and The Flips MCA Music August 24 Cherryz Infatuation Cherryz Mendoza PolyEast RecordsAugust 28 Most Requested Playlist Kris Lawrence Universal Records Jason Dy Jason Dy MCA Music August 31 Marion Marion Aunor Star Music September 11 Happy Break Up Donnalyn Bartolome Viva RecordsSeptember 25 Schizoprano Nicole Asensio MCA Music Hesus Tanging Hiling April Boy Regino GMA Records October 1 Dreamer Mica Javier Homeworkz Music October 9 Tippy Dos Santos Tippy Dos Santos Universal Records October 12 Champion Reborn – EP Part 1 Erik Santos Star MusicOctober 17 Wish I May Alden Richards GMA Records My Love Story Toni Gonzaga Star Music October 20 Rise Heart Victory Worship Every Nation Music October 22 Maxine Tiongson Maxine Tiongson Ivory Music and VideoOctober 23 Greetings from Callalily CallalilyUniversal Records Always and Ever Six Part Invention October 30 Bless This Mess Bamboo MañalacPolyEast Records November 9 A Different Playground Karylle November 11 Champion Reborn Erik Santos Star Music November 14 Oh, Flamingo! Oh, Flamingo! Wide Eyed Records Manila November 17 Bawat Daan Ebe Dancel Star Music November 18 Super Vintage Christmas Guitar Instrumentals Ramon Jacinto RJ Productions November 19 Falling in Love Alyssa Angeles Synergy MusicNovember 20 Matteo Guidicelli Matteo GuidicelliStar Music Back To Love Jolina Magdangal Bailey Bailey May November 27 Dating Gawi Rico Blanco Universal Records November 30 Lightfoot tide/edit A Spur of the Moment Project December 4 The Great Unknown Sarah Geronimo Viva Records December 6 Arigato, Internet! Reese Lansangan Independent December 7 P.A.R.D. P.A.R.D. PolyEast Records December 11 Christmas Love Duets Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel PadillaStar Music December 18 Nostalgia The Company Universal Records December 24 Through It All Keiko Necesario Independent
Concerts and music festivals