Syracuse Area Music Awards

Welcome to the 2027 Syracuse Area Music Awards! The SAMMYS Award Show is our annual celebration of the Syracuse music scene. Each year, hundreds of local musicians and valuable members of the Syracuse music community attend the show to cheer on their friends. Since the first SAMMYS was held at the Landmark Theater in 1993, The SAMMYS Award Show has become the number one local music event in Central New York!

2026 SAMMY Recipients

Upcoming Dates

Artist Submissions (December 1 – January 1)
People’s Choice Open Submissions (January 1-10)
Hall of Fame Induction Dinner (March 4)
Syracuse Area Music Awards (March 5)

Recent News & Updates

Save The Dates! 2027 Syracuse Area Music Awards

The Sammys Board is pleased to announce the 2027 Syracuse Area Music Awards Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Show will be held on March 4-5, 2027.

The SAMMYS New Director: James Austin

Since 2004, James Austin has been an active and influential presence in the Syracuse music community, building a career rooted in artist development, music advocacy, and community engagement.

2026 Syracuse Area Music Award Recipients

Below is the list of the 2024 Syracuse Area Music Awards Recipients. SAMMY awards are given based on the judgement of submissions sent to the SAMMYS Board by musicians in Syracuse and the surrounding area.

A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors

The Board of Directors would like to thank all of our sponsors for supporting this community focused event, which is produced by a dedicated group of volunteers and supported by grants as well as private and corporate donations.