Here are the winners for the 2026 Live Music Awards
Departure, the conference and music festival descended from Canadian Music Week, is on now in Toronto. Last night (May 6), the Live Music Awards took place, honouring the best in live music in the country. Here are your winners.
Agent of the Year
Nick Storch
Concert/Club Talent Buyer of the Year
Rodrigo Fritz
Festival Talent Buyer of the Year
Chris Frayer
Manager of the Year
Jude Coombe
Promoting Team of the Year
Whitecap Entertainment
Your Future Boss
Aven Hoffarth
Music City of the Year
City of Calgary
Live Performance of the Year
Sum 41: Tour of the Setting Sum, Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON January 30, 2025
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
