| 3rd Avenue | |
| Origin: | Manila, Philippines |
| Instruments: | Various |
| Genre: | OPM, Pop Music |
| Years Active: | 2000 to present |
| Label: | Barnyard Music Philippines/Universal Records Philippines |
| Website: | www.3rdavenuemusic.com |
3rd Avenue is a Filipino band composed of Muriel Dela Paz (lead vocals), Paolo Ledesma (lead vocals), Joy Reyes (lead vocals), Alchris Ramirez (lead vocals), Beng Gatmaitan (drums), Migs Nuñez (keyboards), Gino Madrid (Guitars) and Lester Cerda (Saxophone and Flute).
This band started as an acoustic group of three members in 2000. The original members started performing at restaurants, bars and weddings. Although each one of them had different career backgrounds, they were bound together by their passion and enthusiasm for music.
The group embraced this bond and eventually added members to evolve into a 8-piece group. They released their first album, 3rd Avenue - In Time which was produced by Barnyard Music and distributed by Universal Records in 2007; and became the most sought after group in the Philippine wedding industry. Because of this, they are dubbed as "The Country's Premier Wedding Band".
The members of the group share a common love for music, friendships, and everything worthwhile. They are known for their musical versatility. They cover genres from ballads, pop, jazz, top 40 and more. Although the band is composed of businessmen, bankers, athletes, composers, and more, they are tied together by their musical passion.
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Awit Awards | Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artists | "Why Can't It Be" | |
| Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artists | "Why Can't It Be" |