SAMMYS winners list, photos: 2025 Syracuse Area Music Awards celebrate community, passion
March 8, 2025 by syracuse.com
If you live in Central New York and love music to the core of your soul, there’s no better place to be than the Syracuse Area Music Awards.
The SAMMYS, CNY’s version of the Grammys, crowned winners in 13 recording categories at the 2025 ceremony Friday night at the Palace Theatre in Eastwood. The event featured live performances, shout-outs to this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, and People’s Choice awards for Best Artist or Band, Best Event or Music Series, Best Academic or Musical Organization, and Best Venue.
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2025 Syracuse area music awards celebrate Central New York’s music scene
March 6, 2025 by waer.org
The Syracuse Area Music Awards return this week to celebrate Central New York’s music community, recognizing standout artists, educators, and contributors to the industry.
The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is set for Thursday, March 6, at Middle Ages Brewery, where honorees include rock band Alecstar, music producer Ron Keck, and Wilkesbury Brigade. Music educator Holly McCoy will be recognized for her contributions to local students, while industry veteran Matt Forger, known for his work with Michael Jackson, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The SAMMYS Award Show follows on Friday, March 7, at the Palace Theatre, hosted by returning MC Tim Fox. Local musicians, bands, and artists will be recognized for their 2024 recordings, with awards presented in 13 categories. The night also features the announcement of the Community Spirit Award and the Jack O Bocchino Spirit of the SAMMYS Award. This year, more than 112,000 votes were cast in the People’s Choice categories.
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The SAMMY’s names 2025 nominees
February 5, 2025 by waer.org
Central New York music fans, The Syracuse Area Music Awards; better known as the SAMMY’s, has announced its list of 2024 nominees. This year, there are 51 nominees spread across 13 music genres. One of the groups entering the Hall of Fame is Alecstar. The band formed in 1979 and released its first album in 1982. Bassist and vocalist Jack Murray said they loved connecting with live audiences.
“As far as like, you know, writing original music, we recorded over 40 original songs in the 80’s and we got some airplay. The 80’s was a great time for live rock ‘n’ roll,” he said.
The band opened for many national recording acts of the time… including Boston, Eddie Money, Pat Benatar and The Guess Who. They’ll reunite for the first time since 2009 at the SAMMY’s next month. The Hall of Famers and nominees were announced at SubCat Studios in Syracuse. Anthony Saturno provided a live acoustic set. He plays with several bands including Jess Novak who is nominated for Best Pop this year.
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2025 Syracuse Area Music Awards nominations announced
February 4, 2025 by localsyr.com
The Syracuse Area Music awards are just over a month away, and now, we know the nominees.
Tim Fox was at SubCat Studios in Armory Square, where the nominees and hall of fame honorees were announced, just a few minutes ago.
The announcement includes nominees in 13 music categories, plus Hall-of-Fame, Lifetime Achievement, Educator of the Year and the People’s Choice Awards, among others.
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SAMMYS: See list of 2025 Syracuse Area Music Awards nominees, Hall of Fame inductees
February 4, 2025 by syracuse.com
Now that the Grammys are over, it’s time for the SAMMYS.
The SAMMYS Board announced the nominations for the 2025 Syracuse Area Music Awards on Tuesday. The SAMMYS recognize the best in local music with multiple categories, much like the Grammy Awards.
Winners will be announced Friday, March 7, at the 2025 SAMMYS Awards Show at the Palace Theatre in Eastwood. The event starts at 7 p.m. and will feature music performances by A Kid Called Danger, Alecstar, Tyjhier, The Action! and Vaporeyes.
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Syracuse Area Music Awards: How artists can enter to win CNY’s Grammys
November 26, 2024 by syracuse.com
If you’re a local musician, here’s your opportunity to be recognized for Central New York’s version of the Grammys.
The SAMMYS Board announced that submissions officially open for the 2025 Syracuse Area Music Awards on Dec. 1. Only commercially released albums or EPs, released between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2024, by artists in the Central New York area will be eligible.
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Syracuse Area Music Awards – SAMMYS 2025
Posted by cnyalive.com
Syracuse Area Music Awards – March 6 & 7, 2025~~ The SAMMYS Board is pleased to announce the 2025 Syracuse Area Music Awards Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Show. The SAMMYS Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The SAMMYS Award Show will be on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the Palace Theatre. The Award Show will include musical performances by area artists/bands. Awards will be presented in multiple recording categories, in addition to the People’s Choice awards in four categories, Brian Bourke Award for Best New Artist, Jack O Bocchino Spirit of the Sammys Award, and the SAMMYS Community Spirit Award.
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