The Close-up 15th Hits FM Music Awards ceremony was held at the Army Officers' Club, Bhadrakali. More than 95 songs were nominated in 19 categories for one of the most prestigious awards in the Nepali music industry. The evening was a wonderful experience for both nominees and musiclovers alike, with magical performances by Divya Subba and the Blue Acids, 1974 AD, Rajesh Payal Rai, Nhyoo Bajracharya and a collaboration of 1974 AD with Sabani Moktan. There was also the entertaining act by folk singer Komal Oli. A few of the award winners for this year are: Best New Artist: Seema Sangraula for K Nai Runuchha Best Female Vocal Performance Pop: Puspha Gurung for Rog Ho Ki Yo Dosh Ho Best Male Vocal Performance Pop: Om Bikram Bista for Gahro Paryo Best Performance by Group or Duo with Vocal: Albatross for Chaina Folk Record of the Year: Tulsi Parajuli for Patanko Paatalo Chiura Best Pop Composition: Jems Pradhan for Gahro Paryo Best Rock Vocal Performance: Albatross for Chaina Best Female Vocal Performance: Sangeeta Rana Pradhan for Haasi Haasi Best Male Vocal Performance: Narendra Pyasi for Maya O Maya Pop/Rock Album of the Year: 1974 AD for Aath Aathaara Album of the Year: Rajesh Payal Rai for Rai is King Song of the Year: Kali Prasad Rijal for Nadi Tarera Record of the Year: Narendra Pyasi for Maya O Maya