Ikon Asean is a regional music award designed to showcase and recognize talented artists from countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Vina Morales and Kjwan, both from the Philippines, won the first title of Ikon Asean for Solo and Group categories, respectively.
Winners from the respective countries would compete for Ikon Asean.
The winners in the finals will come solely from the decision of the panel of judges (without SMS voting).
The panel is composed of Malaysian musician Mac Chew, Indonesian singer Hetty Koes Endang, Filipino singer Eugene R. Villaluz and Singaporean composer Iskandar Mirza Ismail.