Nominees and Inductees Press Conference
The 2025 SAMMYS Press Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00am. At that time, the nominees from recorded music submissions will be announced in their category, in addition to the Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement and Educator of the Year inductees. There will also be a performance by Anthony Saturno. Watch the livestream of the event at 10am on Facebook!
People’s Choice Voting
The People’s Choice voting continues through March 2nd. Everyone is encouraged to VOTE DAILY for their favorite artists and bands, events and music series, academic and musical organizations, and venues. For more information and to vote for your favorites, visit syracuseareamusic.com/peopleschoice.
SAMMYS Spotlight Series on Bridge Street Weekly at 10am
The SAMMY Spotlight Series will be presented by our Supporting Sponsor NewsChannel 9 WSYR”s morning show – “Bridge Street” each week through March 7. Tune in, DVR or stream Bridge Street at 10 am to enjoy the SAMMY Spotlight segment featuring the following local artists:
- Jan 31 – Emma Jude
- Feb 7 – Queeto
- Feb 14 – Transient Kicks
- Feb 21 – Pride of Syracuse: Syracuse City School District Marching Band
- Feb 25 – Irv Lyons Jr.
- Mar 7 – Alecstar
Syracuse Area Music Awards – March 6-7, 2025
The SAMMYS Hall of Fame Dinner will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Middle Ages Brewing, and the 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 13 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 our Community Spirit Award. Tickets for both events will be available on our website Tuesday, February 4th at syracuseareamusic.com/tickets.
Supporting Sponsors
The SAMMYS is proud to recognize our supporting sponsors: Bridge Street, SubCat Music Studios, KMASE Productions, Joshua Johnson Design, Skinner & Associates Realty, Copper City Brewing Co., The Higher Company, Meier’s Creek Brewing Co., NewsChannel 9, 315 Music, NYS Music, Soulshine Radio, Middle Ages Brewing, 92.1 The WOLF, 96.5/100.3 The BEAT and 94.1/95.3 The Dinosaur.