Today, the Western Canadian Music Alliance announced the 2025 Western Canadian Music Award nominees. The winners of the awards in both the Artistic and Industry categories will be unveiled during BreakOut West in Winnipeg, MB September 24 - 28, 2025.
Voting is also now open to members of the western music industry associations (including SaskMusic members). Members will receive an email with voting instructions and will be able to vote until June 18 at 11:59 p.m. (PDT).
Now in its 23rd year, BreakOut West continues to develop, support and honour the best of western Canadian music, with its annual conference, festival and the Western Canadian Music Awards.
BreakOut West 2025 begins on September 24 with the start of its five-day career development conference and international industry program. Offering immersive content, international market deep dives, one-on-one mentor meetings, workshops and more, the conference is a landmark event for both artists and industry alike, looking to gain insight into the ever-changing musical landscape, and make invaluable connections.
Featuring the best in emerging talent from across western Canada, as well as select international and Pan-Canadian acts, the 2025 music festival will highlight 50+ artists performing at multiple venues across the host city. You can find more information about the conference and festival on their website.
Congratulations to the numerous nominees from Saskatchewan!
- Afrobeats Artist of the Year: Rooky Kamiz, ZOCHI
- Breakout Artist of the Year: Jake Vaadeland
- Country Artist of the Year: Hunter Brothers, Jess Moskaluke
- Electronic & Dance Artist of the Year: Rumpus
- Francophone Artist of the Year: Etienne Fletcher, Ponteix
- R&B Artist of the Year: Katie Tupper, TOVA & vbnd
- Rap & Hip Hop Artist of the Year: Melodna
- Recording of the Year: Dump Babes, The Dead South
- Roots Artist of the Year: Jake Vaadeland
- Spiritual Artist of the Year: Elenee
- Excellence in Visual Design: Gabrielle Giroux (Encore Graphics)
