1st Annual They Got Next Up Music Awards

A Culture-Forward Celebration of Music’s Freshest Voices

The They Got Next Up Music Awards is a culture-forward awards platform powered entirely by community. Built to celebrate, amplify, and empower the freshest acts in music, the show shines a national spotlight on rising independent artists who are shaping the sound and future of the industry.

This isn’t about clout.

This is about connection.

This is about the people.

With 10 main award categories, nominees are determined by public support and engagement. Every vote is free. Every vote is people-driven. Winners are determined solely by community voting, making the TGNU Awards one of the few platforms where fans directly decide who takes home the honor.

Vote daily at:

https://theygotnextup.com/awardsvoting

The evening will be hosted by Majic 107’s own Bonnie Banks and actress Kierra Glenn, bringing charisma, cultural credibility, and star presence to a night built to honor what’s next in music.

The They Got Next Up Music Awards delivers a high-energy live experience featuring performances from some of the most exciting emerging artists in the game today.

Jiah

Pearl Jade

Shevvy

Eli Ahmad

Rover kasanova

Mayah Dyson

Anya Dessalines

OK Surf

Whitney G

Lul KJ

Corey Andrew

Eli Youngblood

Prynce Rose

Miya Sade

Plus surprise special guests throughout the night.

From R&B and hip-hop to soul and genre-bending innovators, the stage will spotlight artists who represent the next wave of music culture. Expect standout performances, breakthrough moments, and the kind of raw energy that reminds you why live music still matters.

At its core, the They Got Next Up Music Awards is about ownership of narrative and recognition. The platform exists to ensure that emerging artists are celebrated by the very communities that support them.

• 10 main categories

• Nominees determined by public engagement

• Winners decided by free public voting

• Culture-driven, independent, and community-led

This is where the next era begins.

The They Got Next Up Music Awards isn’t just a show.

It’s a movement.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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