Background[edit]

On March 16, 2023, Billboard announced the shift of the award ceremony from spring to fall 2023,^[5] as of before the 2011 Billboard Music Awards.^[6] The show was announced to be held on November 19, 2023, typically dates held by the American Music Awards, which was cancelled for the year of 2023.^[7]


On October 19, 2023, Billboard announced a partnership with Spotify for the award ceremony, for a segment named "Fans First" to "bring fans up-close-and-personal with their favorite artists". Billboard also announced, that the event will be aired online for the first time, across BBMAs, Billboard social channels and BBMAs.watch on the same day. Performances and award celebrations will take place in global locations, in the midst of sold-out tours and in custom venues.^[8]