The Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMA) honours outstanding artistic and industry achievements in Western Canada. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of WCMA, Canada’s premier music industry gathering. 2024 Winners will be announced September 25-29 in Saskatoon, SK. Congratulations to nominees from B.C.’s music and sound recording industry! View the full list of nominated individuals from B.C. below.
BreakoutWest
Blues Artist of the Year
- Blue Moon Marquee
- Brandon Isaak
- Garret T. Willie
- Paul Black
Children’s Artist of the Year
- Mom Bop
- The Zing Zangs
Classical Artist or Ensemble of the Year (Sponsored By Canadian Music Centre (CMC)
- Allegra Chamber Orchestra
- Emily Carr String Quartet
- Suzie LeBlanc
- Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Classical Composer of the Year
- Dorothy Chang – Fifteen feet Closer to the Sky “All That Glitters”
- Farshid Samandari – Light of Lights “Light of Lights”
- Jeffrey Ryan – A Left Coast “Everything Already Lost”
Electronic & Dance Artist of the Year
- Kelland
- Rose Motion
- Ruby Singh
- RUMPUS
Francophone Artist of the Year (Sponsored by APCM (Association des professionnels de la chanson et de la musique)
- Missy D
- Suzie LeBlanc
Global Artist of the Year
- Jocelyn Pettit
- Rumba Calzada
Indigenous Artist of the Year
- Garret T. Willie
- Logan Staats
- PIQSIQ
Instrumental Artist of the Year
- Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira
- Merrie Klazek
Jazz Artist of the Year
- Angela Verbrugge
- Daniel Hersog Jazz Orchestra
Metal & Hard Music Artist of the Year
- FKA Rayne
Pop Artist of the Year
- Haley Blais
- Michaela Slinger
Producer of the Year
- Andy Schichter – Park Sound Studio
- Liam Moes & Shane Stephenson
- Ryan Dahle
- Ryan Worsley – Echoplant Sound
R&B Artist of the Year
- Emerald Osagie
- JJ Adrian
- NADUH
- Sadé Awele
- ZADA
Rap & Hip Hop Artist of the Year
- Junk & Massiah
- Terell Safadi
Recording of the Year
- Michael Kaeshammer
Rock Artist of the Year
- Shred Kelly
Songwriter(s) of the Year (Sponsored By The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)
- Logan Staats “A Light In The Attic”
Spiritual Artist of the Year
- Anastasya Lea
- Brian Doerksen
- Cynthia Lok
- Marika Siewert
Video Director of the Year (Sponsored by Manitoba Film & Music)
- Sandy Rossignol – Blue Moon Marquee “Hound Dog On a Chain”
- Steve Bays – The Matinee “Cut to Pieces”
INDUSTRY NOMINEES:
Audio Engineering Award
- Andy Schichter – Park Sound Studio
- David Ziehr – Echoplant Sound
- Neil Cooke-Dallin – Burning Rainbow Studio
- Ryan Worsley – Echoplant Sound
- Steve Bays – Trophy Club Mgmt
Excellence in Visual Design
- Mark Mushet – Mark Mushet Photography
- Bronwin Parks – Feisty Creative
- Megan Kwan – Super Sensitive Studios
Impact in Live Music (Sponsored by Canadian Live Music Association)
- Midnight Agency
Impact in Music Marketing
- Phase Management Inc.
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 2024 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
