Filipino Indie Artists ena mori and SHNTI nominated at Taiwan’s GIMA

Music

Oct 16

Filipino pride, ena mori and SHNTI are among the nominees in Taiwan’s 17th GIMA ceremony Best Asian Creative Artist category.

Words Jin Hernandez
Photo courtesy of NYOU
October 14, 2026

Out of 105 entries across the Asian Region, Filipino indie artists ena mori and SHNTI are among the nominees at one of Taiwan’s leading award-giving bodies, Golden Indie Music Awards (GIMA).

The two nominated artists’ music are both variations of alternative pop that perfectly encapsulates the diverse music scene that the Philippines cater to a wide range of audiences, that they will now bring to the international stage.

Among three other artists from different parts of Asia, the two are vying for the Best Asian Creative Artist award for ena mori’s alternative pop EP, Ore, and SHNTI’s debut album, Melting PT.

The category created to recognize extraordinary talents of Asian artists outside Taiwan, is particularly exceptional this year as the total number of submissions for entries is the highest recorded in the award’s history yet.

The awards ceremony will be held at 7:00 PM on October 31 at the Taipei Music Center that will also be live-streamed for international audiences, ensuring that fans across Asia will be able to witness their favorite artist win the award.

Prior to the main event, GIMA LIVE will serve as the official showcase event that will take place on October 21 and 22 at CORNER MAX in Taipei, and will feature performances from Best Live Performance nominees.

For more information about the complete list of nominees and the lineup for GIMA LIVE, visit the awards’ official Facebook page, Instagram (gima_arf), and YouTube channel (@GIMA_arf).