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
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 â Golden Cañedo of Cebu City was proclaimed as the champion of the first season of The Clash.
November
- November 11 â "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
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
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
Deaths
Notes
References