The Western Canadian Music Awards celebrates the best of artistic and industry talent in western Canada. This year, the WCMA celebrates 20 years of being Canada’s largest music industry event. Award winners were announced at Breakout West 2022  in Calgary, AB. See the complete list of winners from British Columbia below.

 

Blues Artist of the Year
The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer

 

Children’s Artist of the Year
The Oot n’ Oots

 

Classical Artist of the Year
Standing Wave

 

Classical Composer of the Year
Dorothy Chang

 

Indigenous Artist of the Year
Snotty Nose Rez Kids

 

Instrumental Artist of the Year
Astrocolor

 

Metal & Hard Music Artist of the Year
Archspire

 

Producer of the Year
Ryan Worsley

 

Rap & Hip Hop Artist of the Year
Snotty Nose Rez Kids

 

Recording of the Year
Snotty Nose Rez Kids

 

Songwriter of the Year
Sam Lynch