The Brazilian Music Awards () (PMB) or BTG Pactual Brazilian Music Awards () is a Brazilian music award created in 1987 by Zé Maurício Machline. It is considered the biggest and most important music award in Brazil.Multiple sources:
Its goal is to value the diversity and richness of Brazilian music, recognizing artists of different genres and styles. The award seeks to highlight the contribution of musicians and composers to Brazilian culture, promoting the appreciation and recognition of talents throughout the country.
Since 1993, with the exception of 2002 and 2009, it has been held at the Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, one of the most important and traditional cultural venues in Brazil. Throughout its history, the PBM has paid tribute to great names in Brazilian music and has established itself as a prestigious event in the Brazilian cultural scene. At each edition, artists are awarded in various categories, reflecting the wide range of musical expressions present in the country.
The award was initially known by the names of its sponsors, being called Sharp Awards (), Caras Awards () and TIM Music Awards (). In February 2025, in the 32nd edition, the award became known as BTG Pactual Brazilian Music Awards ().
The awards are the Brazilian equivalent to the Grammy Awards for music. It is one of the major awards in Brazil along with the for television, Grand Prize of Brazilian Cinema for motion pictures, and the for stage performances.
History Creation and early years
The Brazilian Music Awards was conceived by José Maurício Machline, also known as Zé Maurício, in 1987. Machline, a passionate lover of music, television, theater and literature, created the award to value the diversity and richness of Brazilian music. He sought to encourage the discovery of new talent and promote productive encounters between the various trends in contemporary Brazilian music, seeking the highest quality in all musical genres.
Initially sponsored by Sharp Corporation, it was known as the Sharp Brazilian Music Awards from its first edition in 1988 (referring to the previous year, 1987) until 1998. In 1995, Sharp also created an award for excellence in Brazilian theater. However, in 1999, when the Sharp Music Awards was to be held for its 12th edition and the Sharp Theatre Awards for its 5th edition, the global economic crisis prevented the ceremony from taking place. The list of winners was released, but the winners received only a symbolic prize, without the traditional award ceremony. The award ceremony was not held in 2000 and 2001.
Return, new sponsorships and nomenclature In 2002, the award was transformed into the Caras Awards, sponsored by Caras magazine. The following year, it became the TIM Music Awards, sponsored by the telephone operator TIM, which lasted until 2008. In 2009, the award was independently produced and had the support of the Brazilian artistic class. From that edition onwards, the award adopted the definitive name of Brazilian Music Awards. In 2010, it kept the same name, sponsored by the company Vale.
Ceremonies No.DateLocalCityTributeSharp Brazilian Music Awards131 May 1988Hotel Nacional RioRio de JaneiroVinicius de Moraes225 April 1989Copacabana Palace Golden RoomDorival Caymmi315 August 1990Hotel Nacional RioMaysa42 July 1991Elizeth Cardoso527 May 1992Luiz Gonzaga619 May 1993Theatro MunicipalAngela MariaCauby Peixoto75 May 1994Gilberto Gil83 May 1995Elis Regina97 May 1996Milton Nascimento107 May 1997Rita Lee1113 May 1998Jackson do Pandeiro12align="center" colspan="3" Maria Bethâniaalign="center" colspan="5" Caras Brazilian Music Awards1321 August 2002Villa RisoRio de JaneiroGal CostaTIM Brazilian Music Awards1423 July 2003Theatro MunicipalRio de JaneiroAry Barroso157 July 2004Lulu Santos161 June 2005Baden Powell1725 July 2006Jair Rodrigues1816 May 2007Zé Keti1928 May 2008DominguinhosBrazilian Music Awards201 July 2009CanecãoRio de JaneiroClara Nunes2111 August 2010Theatro MunicipalDona Ivone Lara226 July 2011Noel Rosa2313 June 2012João Bosco2412 June 2013Tom Jobim2514 May 2014The Samba2610 June 2015Maria Bethânia2722 June 2016Gonzaguinha2819 July 2017Ney Matogrosso2915 August 2018Luiz Melodiaalign="center" colspan="5" 3031 May 2023Theatro MunicipalRio de JaneiroAlcione3112 June 2024Tim MaiaBTG Pactual Brazilian Music Awards324 June 2025Theatro MunicipalRio de JaneiroChitãozinho & Xororó3310 June 2026Cazuza
Leading winners
+Artist/groupNumber of awards Maria Bethânia24 Alcione21 Caetano Veloso19 Elba Ramalho Fundo de Quintal Dominguinhos18 Zeca Pagodinho Alceu Valença16 Paulinho da Viola13 Roupa Nova Tim Maia Gal Costa12 Hamilton de Holanda Lenine Milton Nascimento Rita Lee Cauby Peixoto11 Chico Buarque Chitãozinho & Xororó Cristovão Bastos Yamandu Costa Martinho da Vila10 Nana Caymmi Ney Matogrosso Roberto Carlos Sandra Sá Zélia Duncan
Categories
General New Artist Audiovisual Project Special Project Electronic Release Foreign Language Release Classical Release
Axé Artist Release
Funk Artist Release
Instrumental Artist Release
MPB Artist Release
Pop Artist Release
Popular Music Artist Release
Rap/Trap Artist Release
Reggae Artist Release
Rock Artist Release
Roots Artist Release
Samba Artist Release
Sertanejo Artist Release
According to the council's definition, works composed, produced or performed solely by AI, in addition to those that use vocals from dead artists created by technology, will not be able to compete for the award.
Council The Director Council of the Brazilian Music Awards () is responsible for establishing the fundamental guidelines of the Award, resolving doubts and omissions, selecting the jurors, and casting the deciding vote to break ties. The Board is also responsible for nominating the honoree of the year.
It is currently composed of: Antônio Carlos Miguel; Arnaldo Antunes; Djavan; Emicida; Gilberto Gil; Heloísa Guarita; João Bosco; Karol Conká; Ney Matogrosso; Wanderléa; Yamandu Costa and Zé Maurício Machline.
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