2026 live music awards winners

Celebrating excellence in the Canadian live music industry since 2016

Agent of the Year

Nick Storch
Live Performance of the Year

Sum 41: Tour of the Setting Sum Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON, January 30, 2025
Your Future Boss

Aven Hoffarth
Manager of the Year

Jude Coombe
Concert/Club Talent Buyer of the Year

Rodrigo Fritz
Festival Talent Buyer of the Year

Chris Frayer
Promoting Team of the Year

Whitecap Entertainment
Music City of the Year

City of Calgary
Tour Manager of the Year

Brendan Kennedy
A/V Supplier of the Year

Stageline
Production Manager of the Year

Brad Ferguson
Best Teamwork in a Small Club

The Drake Hotel
Best Teamwork in a Medium Club

Biltmore Theatre
Best Teamwork in a Major Club

Commodore Ballroom
Best Teamwork in a Small Arena

Scotiabank Centre
Best Teamwork in a Large Arena or Stadium

Scotiabank Arena
Best Teamwork in a Soft Seat Theatre/Performing Arts Centre

Massey Hall
Small Festival of the Year

Folk on the Rocks
Medium Festival of the Year

Mariposa Folk Festival
Major Festival of the Year

Osheaga Festival Musique et Arts
Innovation in Live Music

Listening Room
Sustainability in Live

Hillside Festival
Philanthropic Live Event of the Year

JIM CUDDY AND FRIENDS: A Night of Country Classics Benefitting The Daily Bread Food Bank
Brand x Music Program of the Year

CBC Music Presents: Live at Massey Hall
Global Impact in Live Music

Kevin Lyman
Global Live Music Leadership Award

Erin Benjamin
Live Legacy Award

Patti-Anne Tarlton