The Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMA) honours outstanding artistic and industry achievements in Western Canada. This year marks the 23rd anniversary of WCMA, Canada’s premier music industry gathering. 2025 Winners will be announced September 24-28 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Congratulations to nominees from B.C.’s music and sound recording industry! View the full list of nominated individuals from B.C. below.
Discover all nominees on the Breakout West Spotify playlist.
2025 Artistic Nominees:
Afrobeats Artist of the Year
Blues Artist of the Year
Children’s Artist of the Year
- Ginalina
- Kym Gouchie
- Oh Clementine
- Will & Seeka (B.C./A.B.)
Classical Artist or Ensemble of the Year
Classical Composer of the Year
- Jeffrey Ryan – Afghanistan: Requiem for a Generation “Afghanistan: Requiem for a Generation – Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bramwell Tovey”
- Nova Pon – Symphonies of Mother and Child “Nova Pon – Symphonies of Mother and Child”
Country Artist of the Year
Electronic & Dance Artist of the Year
Francophone Artist of the Year – Sponsored by APCM (Association des professionnels de la chanson et de la musique)
Global Artist of the Year
Indigenous Artist of the Year
Instrumental Artist of the Year
Jazz Artist of the Year
Metal & Hard Music Artist of the Year
Pop Artist of the Year
Producer of the Year
R&B Artist of the Year
Rap & Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Recording of the Year
Rock Artist of the Year
Songwriter(s) of the Year – Sponsored by The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)
- Sam Lynch – Hurt “Sam Lynch – Outline”
- Yung Trybez/Young D (Snotty Nose Rez Kids) – RED FUTURE “Snotty Nose Rez Kids – RED FUTURE”
Spiritual Artist of the Year
Video Director of the Year – Sponsored by Manitoba Film & Music
- Peter Faint – Matías Roden “Close Your Eyes”
- Sterling Larose – Snotty Nose Rez Kids “BBE”
- Zachary Vague – Dear Rouge “Goon”
2025 Industry Nominees:
Audio Engineering Award
- Andy Schichter – Park Sound Studio
- Jamie Kuse – Nova Studios
- Neil James Cooke-Dallin – Burning Rainbow
- Ryan Worsley – Echoplant Sound
Excellence in Visual Design
- Brandon William Fletcher – Faked Potatoes
- Bronwin Parks – Feisty Creative
Impact in Artist Development
Impact in Live Music – Sponsored by Canadian Live Music Association
Impact in Music Marketing
Are you a member of Music BC or another Western Canadian Music Industry Association? You can vote! Here’s how:
- Check your email for your official voting link (Email subject: ‘WCMA 2025 Voting Is Open’)
- Follow the guidelines provided in the email, and vote once in each category
- Make sure to vote before May 31st at 11:59 PM PST
