The nominations for Hero 17th Hits FM Music Awards 2070 have been announced on August 3 (Shrawan 19), Saturday.

Artistes and bands will be competing in the 18 categories, ranging from Best New Artist, Folk Record of the Year, Best Composition to Best Vocal Collaboration at the biggest musical extravaganza of the year. The award also celebrates the works and talent of a veteran artist each year by honoring him with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Mandira Dhungel, senior presenter and Program Manager of Hits FM 91.2 revealed that the award function is being held to continue the tradition of encouraging Nepali music and artistes like it has been for the past 16 years.

She informed that the songs registered in the past year have been chosen as contenders for the 17th edition of the awards. Artistes like Kunti Moktan, Shreya Sotang, Ujjwal KC, Nisha Sunar and Mukti and Revival have been nominated in many categories.

Veteran Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar along with Ram Krishna Dhakal have been nominated in best vocal collaboration category for their song Baanchunjeli lai.

Likewise, songs Pani Ko Foka Jastai, Jeevan Yadi Geet Ho Bhane, Baanchhunjeli lai, Bhet Hola Jaba and Doori have been nominated in multiple categories.

In song of the year category, Banchunjeli Lai by Anand Adhikari, Doori by Rajendra Thapa, Paani ko foka jastai by Raju Babu Shrestha, Aago ko jhilka by Sindhu Rana and Saarangee ko taar by Yadav Kharel have also made the nominations.

HMA carries a different slogan each year and this time, it stands for ‘Music Brings Change. Be The Change.’

The date for the award ceremony has not been fixed yet, and according to Dhungel, it will be announced once it has been confirmed.

Here’s the nomination list.

17th Hits FM Music Awards 2070 – Nominations