The Music Awards Ceremony (often simply called the MAC) are annual

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presented by Skymedia Group. The awards were first held on 29 January 2019 at the

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. The MAC is broadcast on several regional television networks, as well as via

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. It consists of up to 20 different categories, which are based on public votes, and other special awards, whose winners are determined by the organizers. MAC is recognized as one of the highest profile music awards ceremony in the western

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. Music Awards Ceremony has received international critical acclaim. In August 2022, it was also declared the manifestations of special importance for the City of Belgrade.

Ceremonies

Categories

Current

The 2023 MAC announced the following seventeen award categories based on the public vote. * Male Pop Song of the Year (2019-present) * Female Pop Song of the Year (2019-present) * Alternative Pop Song Year (2019-present) * Pop-Folk Song of the Year (2020-present) * Folk Song of the Year (2019-present) * World Music Song of the Year (2019-present) * Rock Song of the Year (2019-present) * Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year (2019-present) * Collaboration of the Year (2020-present) * Male Trap Song of the Year (2023-present) * Female Trap Song of the Year (2023-present) * Balkan Trap Song of the Year (2023-present) * Urban Pop Song of the Year (2023-present) * Drill Song of the Year (2023-present) * New Age Collaboration of the Year (2020-present) * Concert of the Year (2019-present) * Music Festival of the Year (2023-present) * Album of the Year (2023-present) * Music Video of the Year (2019-present) * Viral Song of the Year (2023-present)

Defunct

* Band Pop Song of the Year (2019-2020) * Pop Collaboration of the Year (2020) * Pop-Rock Song of the Year (2020) * Modern Dance Song of the Year (2019) * Breakthrough Artist (2019-2020) * Cover Song of the Year (2020) * YouTube Star of the Year (2020)

Special awards

* Artist of the year * Contribution to Music * Career Achievement * Golden MAC for Authenticity; given to acts for their "outstanding uniqueness" * Master of Ceremony; given to new age and contemporary artist for their "remarkable success"

Ceremonies

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Current

Defunct

Special awards

Most successful acts

Performances

Broadcasts

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