Monitor Latino Music Awards Confirm Global Broadcast Via Youtube Live And Major International Partners
A BORDERLESS CELEBRATION HONORING HISPANIC TALENT AND THE CULTURAL RICHNESS OF COLOMBIA’S CARIBBEAN REGION, WITH A LIVE GALA BROADCAST TO OVER 49 COUNTRIES FROM BARRANQUILLA, ATLANTICO, COLOMBIA ON
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
MEDIA, CELEBRITIES, ARTISTS, AND INDUSTRY EXECUTIVES FROM AROUND THE WORLD WILL GATHER FOR THE 2025 MONITOR LATINO MUSIC AWARDS
MIAMI, FL. (July 24, 2025) (VGMEDIAPR / MONITOR LATINO MUSIC AWARDS)—The sixth edition of the Monitor Latino Music Awards, the premier event celebrating the best in Latin music and radio, officially confirms its live global broadcast via YouTube Live, the world’s most influential streaming platform.
Additionally, the gala will be aired on major television networks across various countries through strategic partnerships with Grupo Albavisión and Claro Música TV, positioning the event as an unprecedented global spectacle. In Colombia, the official national broadcast will be carried by Telecaribe, which will have a prominent presence on the Red Carpet and during the Awards Ceremony, according to the event’s official production company, Emax Group.
NOMINEES CONTINUE TO BE UNVEILED FOR 2025:
2025 NOMINATIONS – EXCELLENCE IN COLOMBIAN RADIO
This year’s edition will honor the voices and stations that have set trends and built meaningful connections with listeners across the country.
Radio Station of the Year
- Olímpica Stereo
- La MegaMix
- La Reina
- Radio Tiempo
- Radio Uno
- Tropicana
- La Kalle
Radio Host of the Year
- Mix: Sammy DJ, Andre DJ
- Olímpica Stereo: Daniel El Travieso, Jeiminson DJ
- La Reina: Richy Peñaloza, Ali Guerrero, Javier Echeverry
- Tropicana: Rafael Narváez
- La Mega: Iliani Trespalitos, DJ Tuto
NEW CATEGORY FOR 2025: BEST CREATIVE DIRECTION IN A MUSIC VIDEO
This year introduces a new category that highlights the artistic vision behind the most impactful music videos:
“Best Creative Direction in a Music Video,” honoring the producers or creative teams whose visual and conceptual execution transforms a song into a cinematic experience.
2025 Nominees:
- Grupo Cañaveral de Humberto Pabón, Yuri – “Te Aprovechas de Mí”
Director: Maritza Pavón
- Arian Abadi – “Merecemos Escapar”
Director: Arian Abadi
- Los de Adentro – “Abrázame Muy Fuerte”
Director: José Palacio
- Masaka Kids Africana – “Celebrate”
Director: Jimmy Ssebabuga
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES
The sixth edition of the Monitor Latino Music Awards will also honor top artists and audiovisual hits competing in the following categories:
- Best Song – Claro Música TV
- Breakthrough Artist – Claro Música Sin Límites
- Best Artist – Claro Música TV
- Song of the Year – Radiola TV
SPECIAL TRIBUTES
This year’s gala will pay tribute to legendary icons of Latin music, recognizing their legacy, cultural impact, and career achievements:
- Shakira, the queen of Latin pop, honored in her hometown of Barranquilla
- Sergio Vargas, the eternal king of merengue
- Rey Ruiz, the “Elvis” and heartthrob of salsa
- Grupo Cañaveral (Mexico), celebrating 60 years of musical legacy
- Kevin Flórez, pioneer of urban champeta with over 25 years in music
- Marbelle, an undisputed icon of Colombian popular music
- Arelys Henao, the “Queen of Popular Music” and a symbol of female empowerment
CONFIRMED ARTISTS – TAKING BARRANQUILLA TO ANOTHER LEVEL
Broadcast live from the Puerta de Oro Events Center, under the themes “From the Atlantic to the World” and “Barranquilla on Another Level,” the evening will feature a constellation of international stars:
Nacho, Sergio Vargas, Rey Ruiz, Checo Acosta, Grupo Cañaveral (Mexico), Menudo, Jessi Uribe, Daniel Calderón y Los Gigantes, Lomiel, Key Key, Arelys Henao, Paola Jara, Francy, Marbelle, Tati-K, Karen Lizarazo, Elder Dayán, Peter Manjarrés, Hamilton, David Zahan, Criss y Ronny, Kevin Flórez, Soleil, Anthony Álvarez, Hanna Rivas, Dímelo Hanna, Camilo Cuervo, Kelly Cárdenas, Sarodj, Fresh Bodden, Sofi Vera, Las Posadas, Sebastián Campos, among many others.
THREE-DAY EVENT FORMAT
The Monitor Latino Music Awards will unfold over three emotion-filled days:
- Day 1: Opening showcase featuring special guest performances
- Day 2: Monitor Talks, a conference series, followed by a welcome cocktail for artists
- Day 3: The grand finale — Red Carpet at 4:00 p.m., and the Awards Ceremony broadcast live at 7:30 p.m. via Telecaribe, airing simultaneously across Latin America.
PRODUCTION
This year’s event will once again be produced by the international firm EMAX GROUP, headquartered in Miami. This continued partnership cements the Atlántico Department and its capital Barranquilla as a new cultural hub for Latin music. The sixth edition of the Monitor Latino Music Awards will gather major artists for a night of live performances and tributes celebrating the best of Latin American talent.
ABOUT MONITOR LATINO
Founded in 2003 by Juan Carlos Hidalgo, MonitorLATINO has become the leading radio monitoring company for the Hispanic market across the United States, Mexico, Colombia, Central and South America, and the Dominican Republic. The platform generates millions of impressions and provides valuable insights and data to artists and their teams.
ABOUT EMAX GROUP
With over 25 years of experience, EMAX GROUP is an international production company based in Miami, specializing in concert production, television content, global distribution, and public relations. The firm is responsible for the production of this landmark event.
