Balladeer Christian Bautista and singer-VJ Nikki Gil hosted this year's edition of the Awit Awards.

Soul band Sinosikat? bagged three awards: the Best World/Alternative/Bossa Music, Best Jazz Recording, and People's Choice Favorite Group.

The pop-rock group Itchyworms performed their latest single, "Gusto Ko Lamang Sa Buhay," a cut from their latest album Self-Titled under Sony-BMG Pilipinas.

True Faith, led by vocalist Medwin Marfil, performed that evening. Medwin's composition "Ikaw," interpreted by Sarah Geronimo, was chosen Song of the Year. 

Juris Fernandez of M.Y.M.P. and guitarist Chin Alcantara graced the occasion despite their busy schedule. To attend the ceremony, the acoustic duo had to cut the rehearsal for their big concert at the Araneta Coliseum, which they will hold together with Side A and Freestyle.

Singer-songwriter Julianne performed her hit single, "Tulak ng Bibig."

Julianne's performance was so infectious that even rocker Marc Abaya was spotted by PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal) bopping his head and tapping his foot along with the beat.

Christian Bautista smiles for the camera during a short break.

"Gutom na ko," Sitti told PEP while patiently waiting for her turn to perform.

Ronnie Liang was one of the award presenters that evening.

The former Pinoy Dream Academy finalist was the voice behind the hit, "Ngiti."

Sinosikat? vocalist Kat Agarrado showed what Pinoy soul music really means during her performance.

Parokya Ni Edgar vocalist Chito Miranda says his band has been performing at the Awit Awards for several years now. But, to date, they have not won a single award from PARI.

2008 has been a relatively quiet year for Cueshe. The band members said, though, that they've done a number of overseas gigs this year, making them less visible in the local music scene.

Christian Bautista, Nikki Gil, Karylle, Ronnie Liang, Toni Gonzaga, Raki Vega, and Aicelle Santos paid tribute to the music and legacy of Lea Salonga, who was given the Dangal ng Musikang Pilipino award.

Singer and new ASAP 08 mainstay Karylle is all set to sing "Lupang Hinirang" at the boxing event of Manny Pacquiao versus Oscar de la Joya, to be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 6.

Julianne won Best Performance by a New Female Recording Artist and Best Female Performance by a Female Recording Artist for her debut album Grateful and the single, "Tulak ng Bibig."

Marc Abaya and his rock group Kjwan were honored by PARI for their victory in last year's ASEA Ikon competition held in Malaysia.

Hale closed the event with their single, "Pitong Araw."