2018 in Philippine music

The following is a list of notable events related to Philippine music in 2018.

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

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
 * Kyle Juliano
 * 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.

Awarding ceremonies

 * January 15 – 3rd Wish 107.5 Music Awards, organized by Wish 1075
 * May 15 – Myx Music Awards 2018, organized by myx
 * July 21 – MOR Pinoy Music Awards 2018, organized by MOR 101.9
 * August 19 – 10th PMPC Star Awards for Music, organized by Philippine Movie Press Club
 * October 15 – 31st Awit Awards, organized by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry

Deaths

 * March 27 – Bert Nievera (b. 1936), singer
 * September 2 – Rene Garcia, (b. 1952), former member of Hotdog
 * October 30 – Rico J. Puno (b. 1953), Filipino singer, comedian, actor and television host