18th Annual Anugerah Musik Indonesia
The 18th Annual Anugerah Musik Indonesia was held on September 22, 2015, at the Ecovention in Pademangan, North Jakarta. The show was broadcast live on RCTI and was hosted by Arie Untung.
The show was a collaboration between Anugerah Musik Indonesia Foundation and RCTI. The theme of the show was Stop Pembajakan!. Musicians, singers, and composers were nominated for 53 different awards. The event was divided into three segments: AMI Awards Gala Night, Lifetime Achievement Awards, and The Winner's Concert.
Tulus led the nominations with nine, and also became the biggest winner of the night with six wins, including Best of the Best Album for Gajah, Best of the Best Production Work for "Jangan Cintai Aku Apa Adanya", and Best Pop Male Solo Artist. Other winners included Cita Citata and Trio Lestari, who won three awards. Sheila On 7, Isyana Sarasvati, Andien, Kotak, etc. took home two trophies each.
Bob Tutupoli received the "AMI Legend Award" for his body of work through his career.
Performances
Presenters
- Fatin Shidqia and Indah Nevertari — Presented Best of the Best Newcomer
- Melody JKT48, Ve JKT48 and Haruka JKT48 — Presented Best Children Female Solo Artist
- GAC — Presented Best Soul/R&B Male/Female Solo Artist
- Ahmad Dhani and Mulan Jameela — Presented Best of the Best Production Work
- Sheila On 7 — Presented Best Pop Vocal Group
- Krisdayanti — Presented Best Contemporary Dangdut Female Solo Artist
- Virzha and Ikang Fauzi — Presented Best Rock Duo/Group
- Tantowi Yahya — Presented Legend Awards
- Zaskia Gotik, Julia Perez and Ayu Ting Ting — Presented Best Dance/Electronic Production Work
- Nidji — Presented Best of the Best Album
- Bebi Romeo and Elvy Sukaesih — Presented Best Pop Female Solo Artist
Nominees and winners
Pop
Rock
Jazz/Instrumental
Soul/R&B
Kroncong/Style/Opera
Contemporary Dangdut/Dangdut
Children
Production Work
Field Production Support
General
Artist with most nominations and awards
The following artist received most nominations:Nominations | Artist |
9 | Tulus |
8 | Maliq & D'Essentials |
7 | Rossa |
6 | Sheila On 7 |
6 | Noah |
6 | GAC |
6 | Maudy Ayunda |
5 | Cita Citata |
5 | Tjut Nyak Deviana |
4 | Afgan |
4 | Dian Pramana Poetra |
4 | Ras Muhamad |
4 | Sammy Simorangkir |
The following artist received most awards:
Awards | Artist |
6 | Tulus |
3 | Cita Citata |
3 | Trio Lestari |
2 | Sheila On 7 |
2 | Isyana Sarasvati |
2 | Andien |
2 | Kotak |
2 | Waldjinah |
2 | Hamdan ATT |
2 | Sammy Simorangkir |
2 | Dian Pramana Poetra |
2 | Syaharani & QueenFireworks |