In 2025 the music world will celebrate major artistic achievements but will also face unexpected changes. The focus is on Hanteo Music Awards HMA Juno Awards and the cancellation of MTV Europe Music Awards MTV EMAs.
Hanteo Music Awards 2025 Honoring Korean Artists
Hanteo Music Awards HMA 2025 will take place over two days in Seoul South Korea and will be broadcast live from Jangchung Arena.
Hosts
Jung Jinyoung and Miyeon from GI DLE
Performers
ARTMS EPEX HYB Lee Mujin LIGHTSUM NCT WISH NOWADAYS RIIZE SAY MY NAME tripleS Choi Yena Yeong Tak TXT and others
Award Presenters
Jang Woo Hyuk Hwanhee Kim Young Jun JeA and others
How are winners determined
Results are based on Hanteo Chart data from January 1 to December 31 2024. Key categories include
Artist of the Year
Rising Artist
Rookie of the Year
Juno Awards 2025 Celebrating Canadian Music Achievements
In Canada the Juno Awards are preparing to announce nominees but in a virtual format without the traditional press conference.
Ceremony date March 30 2025 Vancouver
Host Michael Bublé
Key honors and recognitions
Sum 41 will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame
Boi 1da Matthew Samuels will receive the International Achievement Award
Sarah Harmer will be honored with the Humanitarian Award
MTV EMAs 2025 Canceled The Future of Music Awards in Question
Paramount Global has announced the cancellation of MTV Europe Music Awards MTV EMAs 2025 as part of a broader strategy to rethink the event schedule.
Which other awards are at risk
CMT Music Awards
Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards Mexico
MTV EMAs previously included the Best African Act category ensuring African music representation on the global stage especially after the MTV Africa Music Awards MAMAs were canceled due to financial issues.
Music in 2025 Recognizing Artists Honoring Legends and an Uncertain Future for Awards
This year promises to be exciting for artists but raises questions about the future of some major music awards.