International Portuguese Music Awards

From the first edition in 2013 until 2019, the event was held at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

[1] Rhode Island, like Massachusetts, has a significant population of individuals from Portugal or of Portuguese descent.

[2] Artists or their representatives submit their entries online via IPMA's official website.

A confidential panel of judges located in different countries review and score the submissions.

[3] The only category voted on by the public is the "IPMA People's Choice Award".

Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)
The International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA) are held at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC).
José Cid
José Cid was the recipient of the IPMA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023.