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 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 Jensen and The Flips
Reunion/Comeback Urbandub
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.
Date released Title Artist(s) Label(s) Source January 8 Nagbabalik Janno Gibbs GMA Records January 13 Even Such Is Time Cynthia Alexander Independent January 19 Unit 406 Unit 406 Star Music January 26 Ating Panahon 727 Clique Warner Music Philippines Realistick Stick Figgas MCA Music January 29 This Migz Haleco Star Music February 2 Flight Franco Independent February 4 Agsunta AGSUNTAStar Music February 8 Natsumi Natsumi Strings Attached Moonstar88 Alpha Music February 16 Electro Sitti Sitti Navarro MCA Music February 19 Malaya Moira Dela TorreStar Music JC Santos JC Santos March 2 Walang Forever – EP Erard March 23 Synesthesia Yeng Constantino March 30 Fern. Fern. Universal Records April 1 Swerte Angelo Acosta Independent April 5 TALA TALA Universal Records April 13 This 15 Me Sarah Geronimo Viva Records April 15 Kyla (The Queen of R&B) KylaStar Music April 28 K Brosas K Brosas May 4 Plug 'N Play The Agadiers Viva Records May 18 Claudia Barretto Claudia Barretto Universal Records May 25 Both of Us – EP Bou Curve Entertainment Inc. June 5 On The Bright Life Moombahton Players Fastplay RecordsTBA June 12 Hearthbreak SZN Because Viva Records June 13 Alon Hale Warner Music Philippines June 15 Calypso Juan Miguel Severo PolyEast Records June 22 True Faith (Sentimental) True Faith Star Music June 29 Blank Pages Farewell Fair Weather Independent July 6 Stellar Maris Racal Star Music July 20 Angelina – EP Angelina CruzUniversal Records July 27 Breakthrough Julie Anne San JoseJuly 27 Love, BoybandPH BoybandPHStar Music In My Room – EP Jayda Avanzado August 5 2ND Wave Hashtags August 5 Paid in Bawal Bawal Clan Independent August 6 Bela Padilla Bela Padilla Viva Records August 13 Grandma UNIQUEOC Records August 18 Hele Ng Maharlika Rice LucidoAugust 24 Familiarity Runaway Crimes Independent A J AJ Ajrouche Viva Records August 25 All My Friends tide/edit A Spur of the Moment ProjectAugust 31 Sequence Lenses Terno Recordings Like a Family Kill the Boredom Enterphil Entertainment Corporation September 9 Burnt Cookie DZ SVG September 14 Virgo Joslin Viva Records September 19 Kyline Kyline AlcantaraGMA Records September 21 Until I See You Again Alden Richards September 25 Bugoy Decade Bugoy Drilon Star MusicSeptember 28 Kyle Juliano Kyle JulianoUniversal Records Love You the Same Janina Vela Nararamdaman – EP Better DaysAitakatta – Gustong MakitaMNL48Star Music October 3 Full Flood ApartelOffshore Music October 5 The Midnight Emotion One Click Straight October 11 Surprise Donnalyn Bartolome Viva Records October 13 D4 – EP Daniel PadillaStar Music Kyle Echarri Kyle Echarri October 19 Takipsilim Autotelic MCA Music Mandirigma ng Pag-Ibig Banda ni KleggyWarner Music Philippines October 22 Loisa Loisa Andalio Star Music October 26 The Other Way Around – EP Hilera Warner Music Philippines Megastar Sharon CunetaStar Music October 27 Serye Marlo Mortel November 2 Awit at Laro Various Artists November 23 @ Christmas Time Various Artists PolyEast Records November 25 Pag-Ibig Fortune CookieMNL48Star Music
Concerts and music festivals Local artists Date(s) Artist(s) Venue City Event / Tour Ref(s) January 13 Cynthia AlexanderBen&Ben Music Museum San Juan Even Such Is Time Album Release December AvenueClara Benin Mac Rock N' Roll and Blues Restobar Cebu City December Avenue x Clara Benin January 25 Nyoy Volante Music Museum San Juan Nyoy Volante Birthday Concert January 27 Julie Anne San Jose Music Museum San Juan #Julie February 4 Maja Salvador IC3 Convention Center Cebu City Maja on Stage: Live in Cebu February 9 James ReidNadine Lustre Smart Araneta Coliseum Quezon City Revolution: The JaDine Concert February 10 Martin NieveraOgie AlcasidRegine VelasquezErik Santos Mall of Asia Arena Pasay #paMORE February 13 Gabby ConcepcionKuh LedesmaKris LawrenceIsabelle ABS-CBN Vertis Tent Quezon City Love Matters February 14 Joanna Ampil BGC Arts Center Taguig Love Wins Lolita Carbon Manila Hotel Grand Ballroom Manila Himig ng Pag-Ibig: A Lolita Carbon Valentine Special Ai-Ai delas Alas Palacio de Maynila Manila Ai Love U Jed Madela Kia Theatre Quezon City All About Love Rico PunoImelda PapinRey ValeraClaire de la Fuente Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila Pasay Timeless OPM Aiza SeguerraThe Company Music Museum San Juan Aiza Seguerra & The Company's This Is Us. Hits: Originals & Covers Gary Valenciano Shangri-La at the Fort Grand Ballroom Taguig Gary V: Love in Motion February 15 Basil Valdez Music Museum San Juan Love, Basil February 17 Bullet DumasClara BeninEbe DancelJohnoy DanaoReese LansanganManila Philharmonic Orchestra Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater Taguig Ensemble: A Valentine Concert February 17–18 Moira dela Torre Kia Theatre Quezon City Tagpuan February 20 Morissette Amon Smart Araneta Coliseum Quezon City Morissette is Made February 23 Maymay Entrata Kia Theatre Quezon City The Dream: Maymay in Concert February 24 Kisses Delavin Kia Theatre Quezon City Confidently, Kisses March 23 Maja Salvador Kia Theatre Quezon City Maja on Stage: Live in Kia Theatre April 13 Sandwich Metrotent, Metrowalk Ortigas Pasig Under the Glow of the Satellite: 20th Anniversary Concert April 14 Sarah Geronimo Smart Araneta Coliseum Quezon City This 15 Me April 28 K Brosas Kia Theatre Quezon City 18K: The 18th Anniversary Concert May 18 Richard Poon Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila Pasay RP10 : The 10th Anniversary Concert May 26 Darren Espanto Kia Theatre Quezon City Unstoppable June 22 KZ Tandingan SM Mall of Asia Arena Pasay Supreme July 13 Aegis Smart Araneta Coliseum Quezon City 20ble Dekada: Ang Soundtrack ng Buhay Mo July 28 The Dawn Music Museum San Juan City Ascendants August 18 Anne Curtis Smart Araneta Coliseum Quezon City Anne Kulit: Promise, Last na 'to! The 21st Anniversary Concert August 24 Ogie Alcasid Smart Araneta Coliseum Quezon City Ogie Alcasid 30th Anniversary August 30 JayaJay RJason Dy Newport Performing Arts Theater, Resorts World Manila Pasay SoulJa September 1 James ReidNadine Lustre Smart Araneta Coliseum Quezon City Revolution: The JaDine Concert The Repeat September 8 Kyline Alcantara SM Skydome Quezon City Take Fl16ht: The Birthday Concert September 22 Erik Santos Mall of Asia Arena Pasay Er1k 5antos: My Greatest Moments September 28 Sharon Cuneta Smart Araneta Coliseum Quezon City Sharon: My 40 Years September 29 UNIQUE Kia Theatre Quezon City The Grandma Tour October 19–20 Lea Salonga PICC Plenary Hall Pasay Lea Salonga 40: The 40th Anniversary Concert October 25 True Faith Music Museum San Juan Far From Perfect: 25th Anniversary Concert November 16 Jed Madela Smart Araneta Coliseum Quezon City Jed Madela XV: Higher than High, The 15th Anniversary Concert November 17, 24 & 25 Regine Velasquez New Frontier Theater Quezon City Regine at the Movies November 30 TNT Boys Smart Araneta Coliseum Quezon City Listen! The Bigshot Trio Concert December 1 The Company The Theatre at Solaire Parañaque Throwback
International artists