The Los 40 Music Awards is one of the prestigious annual music ceremonies in Spain and the Spanish-speaking world. Organized by Los 40 Principales, Spain’s top contemporary hit radio station (part of the PRISA radio group).
The event is held to recognize the biggest achievements in music nationally and internationally. This year, the LOS40 Music Awards Santander 2025 will take place on November 7 in Valencia, Spain—a gesture of solidarity following the tragedy caused by the DANA floods in the region in October 2025.
The first confirmed performers for the 20th edition include Aitana, Dani Fernández, and Valeria Castro. In this blog from the National Film Awards 2025, we will walk you through what is LOS40 Music Awards are, their significance, date, time, venue, and other details.
LOS40 Music Awards 2025 Date & Location
The LOS40 Music Awards Santander 2025 will take place on November 7 in Valencia, Spain—a gesture of solidarity following the tragedy caused by the DANA floods in the region in October 2025.
| Event | LOS40 Music Awards Santander 2025 |
| Date | November 7, 2025 |
| Time | Not Known |
| Venue | Valencia, Spain |
What Are the LOS40 Music Awards?
The LOS40 Music Awards Santander stands as Spain’s most prestigious celebration of Music, think of them as the Spanish equivalent of the Grammys or the MTV VMAs. But what makes them truly special is their reach.
While rooted in Spain, these awards are powered by LOS40, the leading music radio network not only in Spain but across Latin America.
This global influence transforms the event from a national music ceremony into a cultural bridge that celebrates the best of Hispanic and Latin music, uniting artists and fans across continents.
In short, the LOS40 Music Awards are more than just trophies – they are a reflection of the vibrant, borderless power of Spanish-language music worldwide.
Where to Watch Live Streaming of LOS40 Music Awards 2025?
The LOS 40 Music Awards event is easily accessible via live streaming on LOS40’s digital platforms and YouTube. It was broadcast live across Latin America and the United States via YouTube and the LOS40 website.
LOS40 Music Awards 2025 Nominations
The nominees for the 2025 LOS40 Music Awards have yet to be announced. Fans can check the nominees for the Los40 Music Awards on the official LOS40 website.
But you can see the nominations for the 2024 LOS40 Music Awards Santander here: Below is the list of Los 40 Music Awards nominees:
SPAIN CATEGORY
| Award | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Best Artist or Group | Lola Indigo, Dani Fernández, Abraham Mateo, Ana Mena, Enrique Iglesias, Aitana |
| Best New Artist or Group | The Baby, Ruslana, Noan, Soge Culebra, Mallow, Naiara |
| Best Album | Final (Vol. 2) – Enrique Iglesias, Insomnia – Abraham Mateo, Noctalgia – Vicco, Paradise Place – Nil Moliner, One – Álvaro de Luna, Estopia – Tow |
| Best Song | Everything Changes – Dani Fernández, The Queen – Lola Indigo, Such Is Life – Enrique Iglesias & María Becerra, Madrid City – Ana Mena, You Have to Know – Abraham Mateo & Naiara, Superheroes – Beret & Mr. Rain |
| Best Music Video | Puppeteer – Pol Granch, Enticed – Vicco, Beautiful Coincidence – Sen Senra & Aitana, Fool – Paula Koops, Stay, My Heart – Walls, He Lost This Ass – Bad Gyal |
| Best Live Artist or Group | Bombay, Nil Moliner, Dani Fernández, Ana Mena, Depol, David Otero |
| Best Collaboration | 1000THINGS – Lola Indigo & Manuel Turizo, Superheroes – Beret & Mr. Rain, Akureyri – Aitana & Sebastián Yatra, Sad Face – Ana Mena & Emilia, Crying in the Lambo – Lérica, Mar Lucas & Daviles de Novelda, I Forgot to Forget You – Marlon & Álvaro de Luna |
| Best Urban Artist | Rels B, Bad Gyal, Omar Montes, Saiko, Ptazeta, Recycled J |
| Best Urban Song | Badgyal – Saiko, JC Reyes & Dei V, Leaks – Omar Montes & JC Reyes, Manhattan – Nathy Peluso & Duki, Hard Vice – J Francis, Your Silhouette – Diegote, I’m Not Going to Call – Soge Culebra & Quevedo |
| Best Festival or Event | Concert Music Festival, Love The Twenties, The Evening of the Year IV, Boombastic, Bresh, Coca-Cola Music Experience |
| Best Artist or Group From 40 to 1 | Marlena, Marlon, Beret, Depol, Hilario, Charlie USG |
| Best Tour or Concert | Alpha Summer Tour – Aitana, Dragon Ship Tour – Lola Indigo, La Joia 24 Karats Tour – Bad Gyal, Heart and Arrow Tour – Manuel Carrasco, 25th Anniversary Tour – Tow, One Tour – Álvaro de Luna |
| Best Artist LOS40 Summer Live | Mar Lucas, Vicco, Recycled J, Adexe & Nau, David Otero, Polo Nández |
INTERNATIONAL CATEGORY
| Award | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Best Artist or Group | Benson Boone, Teddy Swims, Dua Lipa, Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, Shaboozey |
| Best New Artist | Benson Boone, Mark Ambor, Tyla, Shaboozey, Myles Smith, Artemas |
| Best Album | Radical Optimism – Dua Lipa, The Tortured Poets Department – Taylor Swift, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy – Teddy Swims, Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish, Eternal Sunshine – Ariana Grande, Fireworks & Rollerblades – Benson Boone |
| Best Song | Beautiful Things – Benson Boone, Lose Control – Teddy Swims, Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter, Houdini – Dua Lipa, Feelslikeimfallinginlove – Coldplay, Texas Hold ’Em – Beyoncé |
| Best Live Artist or Group | Taylor Swift, Tate McRae, Travis Scott, Coldplay, Teddy Swims, Benson Boone |
GLOBAL LATIN CATEGORY
| Award | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Best Latin Artist or Group | Emilia, Camilo, María Becerra, Manuel Turizo, Maluma, Rauw Alejandro |
| Best New Artist or Group | Ela Taubert, Kapo, Key Key, Gonzy, Cris MJ, Dei V |
| Best Album | Women No Longer Cry – Shakira, The Black Panther – Myke Towers, Ray – J Balvin, The Last Dance – Thunder, Emilia – Emilia, .MP3 – Young Miko |
| Best Latin Song | Let Me In – Rauw Alejandro, The Original – Emilia & Tini, If I Had Known You Before – Karol G, IMAN (Two of Us) – María Becerra, Cold – Enrique Iglesias & Yotuel, You Are Missing – Morat |
| Best Music Video | Oil – Anitta, Polyamorous – Guaynaa, If I Had Known You Before – Karol G, Aim – Shakira & Cardi B, Cool – Ozuna & Bad Gyal, Touching The Sky – Rauw Alejandro |
| Best Live Artist or Group | Rauw Alejandro, Maluma, Manuel Turizo, Yandel, Emilia, Myke Towers |
| Best Latin Collaboration | Such Is Life – Enrique Iglesias & María Becerra, I Have a Remix Plan – Key Key & Ozuna, With You – Karol G & Tiësto, Aim – Shakira & Cardi B, OhNana (Remix) – Kapo, Maluma, Nicky Jam, Ryan Castro & Farruko, Cold – Enrique Iglesias & Yotuel |
| Best Festival, Tour or Concert | Tomorrow Will Be a Beautiful Tour – Karol G, Ferxxocalipsis Tour – Feid, Our Favorite Place Tour – Camilo, Life Is A Tour – Myke Towers, The Stadiums Tour – Morat, Don Juan World Tour – Maluma |
| Best Urban Artist | Myke Towers, Rauw Alejandro, Young Miko, Feid, Karol G, Eladio Carrión |
| Best Urban Song | Geek – Gonzy, The Skirt – Myke Towers, Real Gangsta Love – Thunder, Moon – Feid & ATL Jacob, Saint – Rvssian, Rauw Alejandro & Ayra Starr, Lollipop – Darell |
| Best Urban Collaboration | Saint – Rvssian, Ayra Starr & Rauw Alejandro, My Love – Bad Gyal & Myke Towers, Xclusive Remix – Gonzy, Saiko & Arcángel, The Ranger – The Avengers & Myke Towers, Back – Tiago PZK & Manuel Turizo, Offline – Young Miko & Feid |
LOS40 Music Awards 2025 Winners
The winners of the 2025 LOS40 Awards have not been announced officially, as the award ceremony is scheduled on 7 November 2025. But we have provided a previous year’s winners list for you to relive your moments from the ceremony.
SPAIN CATEGORY
- Best Artist or Group – Lola Indigo
- Best New Artist or Group – The Baby
- Best Album – Final (Vol. 2) – Enrique Iglesias
- Best Song – Everything Changes – Dani Fernández
- Best Music Video – Puppeteer – Pol Granch
- Best Live Artist or Group – Bombay
- Best Collaboration – 1000THINGS – Lola Indigo & Manuel Turizo
- Best Urban Artist – Rels B
- Best Urban Song – Badgyal – Saiko, JC Reyes & Dei V
- Best Festival or Event – Concert Music Festival
- Best Artist or Group From 40 to 1 – Marlena
- Best Tour or Concert – Alpha Summer Tour – Aitana
- Best Artist LOS40 Summer Live – Mar Lucas
INTERNATIONAL CATEGORY
- Best Artist or Group – Benson Boone
- Best New Artist – Benson Boone
- Best Album – Radical Optimism – Dua Lipa
- Best Song – Beautiful Things – Benson Boone
- Best Live Artist or Group – Taylor Swift
GLOBAL LATIN CATEGORY
- Best Latin Artist or Group – Emilia
- Best New Artist or Group – Ela Taubert
- Best Album – Women No Longer Cry – Shakira
- Best Latin Song – Let Me In – Rauw Alejandro
- Best Music Video – Oil – Anitta
- Best Live Artist or Group – Rauw Alejandro
- Best Latin Collaboration – Such Is Life – Enrique Iglesias & María Becerra
- Best Festival, Tour or Concert – Tomorrow Will Be a Beautiful Tour – Karol G
- Best Urban Artist – Myke Towers
- Best Urban Song – Geek – Gonzy
- Best Urban Collaboration – Saint – Rvssian, Ayra Starr & Rauw Alejandro
GLOBAL ICON CATEGORY
- Maluma
SPECIAL MENTIONS – Phenomenon of the Year
- Europe – Annalisa
- Argentina – Lit Killah
- Colombia – (not specified – possibly missing in the provided data)
Conclusion
The Los40 Music Awards bring together Spain’s biggest talents, international superstars, and global Latin icons under one roof. From chart-topping Spanish artists like Aitana, Lola Indigo, and Enrique Iglesias to global sensations like Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Beyonce, and Latin powerhouses like Shakira, Karol G, and Rauw Alejandro, these awards celebrate not just music – but a cultural movement that connects Europe, Latin America, and the world.
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