CALGARY'S MUSIC AWARDS

The Winners for the 2026 YYC Music Awards have been announced!
The 2026 Winners

As Calgary’s premier music event, the YYC MUSIC AWARDS shines a spotlight on artists from one of Canada’s most vibrant and eclectic music scenes.

The YYC MUSIC AWARDS celebrates the artists that embrace Calgary as home; entertaining and supporting its arts and culture.

YYC Music Awards 2026

2026 YYCMA Winners

The 2026 YYC Music Award Winners have been announced!
2026 Winners

2026 Winners

Alternative Recording of the Year: SHY FRiEND
Group of the Year: Jade Elephant
Holiday/Inspirational Recording of the Year: Kate Reid
Indigenous Artist of the Year: Sandra Sutter
Industry Person of the Year: Wendy Daniel
People's Choice Award: Alice Awake
R&B/Soul Recording of the Year: ZENON
Recording Studio of the Year: OCL Studios
Rock Recording of the Year: Miesha and The Spanks
Single of the Year: ZENON
Solo Artist of the Year: Jaiden Riley
World Recording of the Year: La Parranda Venezolana
Metal Recording of the Year: Hellrazer
Music Educator of the Year: Heidi Wood
Rap Recording of the Year: Halfcut & Cole The God
Country Recording of the Year: FOXX Worthee
Community Ensemble of the Year: Fox Big Band
EDM Recording of the Year: Fountane & Telkin
Pop Recording of the Year: Dempsey Bolton
Songwriter of the Year: Drew Gregory
Emerging Artist of the Year: Erika Mae
Folk Recording of the Year: Erika Mae
Jazz Recording of the Year: Esteban Herrera Quintet
Children's Recording of the Year: Carolyn Harley
Classical Recording of the Year: Carlos Foggin
Venue of the Year: Calgary Bluesfest
Blues Recording of the Year: Brother Ray Lemelin and The Matinee Kings
Music Video of the Year: Bijaan feat. Junia-T
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Live Performer of the Year: Cyril Tenjohn and the Honky Cats & Per Velum (tie)
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