Heat Latin Music Awards Move to Jalisco With Strong Dominican Presence
After ten years in Punta Cana, the Heat Latin Music Awards are heading to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, with Dominican artists among its presenters and nominees.
Key points
- The ceremony will be held November 5 at the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center.
- Dominican Caroline Aquino will co-host the show.
- Karol G leads the nominations with 30; Bad Bunny has nine.
- A new category, Best Regional Mexican Artist, features 17 contenders.
The Heat Latin Music Awards kicked off their awards week in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, with artists, industry representatives and journalists from more than 30 countries taking part. The gala will close on November 5 with the awards presentation.
For ten years, the awards were held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. After its 2025 edition in Colombia, the platform now moves to Jalisco, in a partnership with the state government, the State Entertainment Agency and the municipality of Puerto Vallarta.
The schedule began with tours of tourist and cultural sites, including the Chimin Aquarium of Jalisco and the historic center of Zapopan. The activities coincided with Mexico's Day of the Faithful Departed celebrations. Upcoming days will include conferences, artist-press meetings and talks for emerging talent.
The ceremony will take place at the Puerto Vallarta International Convention Center and will be hosted by Alejandra Espinoza, Dominican Caroline Aquino, Karime Pindter and Marko. It can be watched live at LosHeat.tv.
Colombia's Karol G leads the nominations with 30, followed by Bad Bunny with nine. Shakira and Carlos Rivera have seven each, and Carín León, Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Grupo Frontera, Elena Rose and Rosalía have six.
Among the new additions is the Best Regional Mexican Artist category, with nominees including Grupo Firme, Banda MS and René Camacho's La Arrolladora Banda El Limón.
Dominican representation is strong. Romeo Santos, Prince Royce, Eddy Herrera, Miriam Cruz and El Blachy compete in Best Tropical Artist, and Yiyo Sarante in Best Salsa Artist. Dominican urban music also has several nominees, among them El Alfa, Tokischa, La Perversa, Yailin La Más Viral, Chimbala, Rochy RD, Bulin 47, Donaty, Kiko el Crazy, Don Miguelo, Arlene MC, Jey One, Lil Naay and Ronny GTA.
Why it matters
Several Dominican urban, tropical and salsa artists are competing in this edition.