This was the eleventh edition of LOS40 Music Awards (formerly Los Premios 40 Principales), the annual music awards organized by Spanish radio Los 40. It was held on December 1, 2016, on Barcelona's Palau Sant Jordi, marking the first time the ceremony does not take place in Madrid. The nominations, alongside the new design of the awards, were revealed on October 5, 2016.
Performances
Awards and nominations
Artist of the Year
New Artist of the Year
- Furious Monkey House
- Nelou
- Ana Mena
- Morat
- Marlon
Album of the Year
Song of the Year
Video of the Year
International Artist of the Year
International New Artist of the Year
International Album of the Year
International Song of the Year
International Video of the Year
Best Latin Artist
Tour of the Year
Critic Award
Impactful Festival Act
50th Anniversary Golden Music Awards
On occasion of the 50th anniversary of Los 40, seven artists were awarded honorary awards to their respective careers. The following is the list of the recipients:
Lo + 40 Artist Award
Global Show Award
Influencer of the Year
- ElRubius
- Sr. Cheeto
- Chusita
- Jorge Cremades
- Germán
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