PRESTIGIOUS HAITIAN MUSIC AWARDS FAQ
ABOUT
Q. WHAT ARE THE PRESTIGIOUS HAITIAN MUSIC AWARDS?
The PHMA is among the longest-running music awards ceremonies in the United States. Since 2016, the PHMAs have honored and celebrated local artists across various genres.
Q. WHEN AND WHERE IS THE PRESTIGIOUS HAITIAN MUSIC AWARDS?
The 2025 Prestigious Haitian Music Awards is scheduled for January 10, 2026, at the Julius Littman Performing Arts Theater – 17011 NE 19th Ave, North Miami Beach, FL 33162. The Red-Carpet event begins at 4 PM, followed by a dinner for nominees, performers, and VIPs only, with the show commencing at 8:00 PM.
NOMINATIONS & VOTING
HOW ARE NOMINEES SELECTED?
Nominees are selected by our Nomination Committee. Each year, committee members receive an open ballot to submit their selections across all categories. The ten individuals with the highest number of write-ins in each category become the nominees for that year.
WHO IS THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE?
The committee consists of approximately 30 industry professionals, including music editors, journalists, promoters, agents, DJs, radio programmers, producers, managers, label representatives, publicists, professors, and others.
CAN I JOIN THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE?
Yes. Since 2020, we have welcomed new members annually to ensure the committee remains diverse and representative of the music scene. Applications for 2025 are currently open and will close on October 5, 2025.
WHEN DO BALLOTS GO OUT?
Ballots will be distributed to committee members on September 1, 2025, and must be submitted by September 10, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
WHEN ARE NOMINEES ANNOUNCED?
The nominees for the 2025 Prestigious Haitian Music Awards will be announced on October 9, 2025.
HOW DOES VOTING WORK?
Voting will be open to the public once the nominees are announced. Everyone is allowed to cast one vote. Public votes account for 40% of the total, while the Nomination Committee’s votes account for the remaining 60%. The nominee with the highest overall total will be declared the winner.
WHEN DOES VOTING TAKE PLACE?
Public voting will be available from October 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM until December 10, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
WHEN ARE WINNERS ANNOUNCED?
All winners will be revealed during the PRESTIGIOUS HAITIAN MUSIC AWARDS on January 10, 2026.
WHEN WILL THE WINNERS BE ANNOUNCED?
All winners will be revealed during the PRESTIGIOUS HAITIAN MUSIC AWARDS on January 10, 2026.
ATTENDING
Q. IS THE PUBLIC ALLOWED TO ATTEND?
Absolutely. The PHMAs is the largest annual celebration of local music, showcasing numerous live performances and offering ample chances to engage with the individuals who influence our music scene.
Q. WHEN WILL TICKETS BE AVAILABLE?
General Admission and VIP tickets will be available for purchase starting November 10, 2025, directly from this website www.haitianmusicawards.info.
TICKETS
Q. WHAT TYPES OF TICKETS CAN I PURCHASE?
General Admission
VIP
Nominee tickets (limited availability)
Q. AS A NOMINATED ARTIST, AM I ENTITLED TO A TICKET?
Yes. From October 10, 2025, nominees can register for a complimentary ticket (available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last). Once these tickets are sold out, nominees may buy tickets at a discounted rate.
Q. IF I AM ON THE NOMINATION COMMITTEE, WILL I RECEIVE A TICKET?
Yes. Committee members who have submitted a ballot will be granted one complimentary ticket.
Q. DO NOMINEE OR COMMITTEE TICKETS ALLOW FOR A +1?
No. Due to limited seating, complimentary tickets are issued for the individual only.