2019 Syracuse Area Music Awards
The mission of the Syracuse Area Music Awards has remained true since the first awards ceremony was held in 1993: to honor the musicians who work so hard to imbue the local music scene with their artistry. The Sammys has lived on since its founding in 1992, which speaks to the dedication of the volunteers on the Sammys executive board, aiming to bring Syracuse’s most prominent musicians to the forefront of public attention.
Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
Thursday March 7, 2019
Upstairs at the Dino
Syracuse Area Music Awards Award Show
Friday March 8, 2019
Palace Theatre
A limited number of tickets for each event will be available in February 2019. Visit syracuseareamusic.com/tickets for more information.
SAMMY Categories
Each year approximately 30 Sammy statuettes are presented in the three categories below:
Lifetime Achievement and Hall of Fame
Each year, the Executive Committee carefully reviews candidates for these awards. Your input is greatly appreciated. If you would like to nominate an individual or group, please send your suggestion to info@syracuseareamusic.com.
Artist Submissions
Submit your work to the Syracuse Area Music Awards! If you’re a Syracuse area musician and released new work in 2018, you are eligible for consideration! A downloadable submission form will be available starting December 1, 2018. All submissions for the 2019 SAMMYS must be received by January 5, 2019.
Visit syracuseareamusic.com/submissions for more information.
People’s Choice
Get in on the Sammys’ action by participating in our annual People’s Choice vote. Each year we host a web-based competion to see whose fans are the most psyched about their favorites in each of three categories: artists or bands, music series or festivals, and venues. Since 2007, the Sammys has attracted hundreds of thousands of voters through its online voting system. Submissions and voting are free and open to the public. The open submission period begins January 1, 2019. All artists, bands, music series, festivals and venues in the Syracuse area are eligible to submit and will be included in the first round. The open submission period ends January 13, 2019. Voting begins January 15, 2019 and winners will be announced at the Award Show on March 8, 2019.
Visit syracuseareamusic.com/peopleschoice to submit your favorites and cast your votes!
Ish Guitars Guitar Giveaway!
Join our mailing list and you could win a PRS Paul Reed Smith SE Mark Holcomb Quilted Maple guitar, an $899 value, donated by Ish Guitars! A name will be chosen at random, and the winner will be announced at the Award Show on March 8, 2019. To be eligible to win, you must be a current member of our mailing list. If you are already a member, you are automatically entered to win.
Visit syracuseareamusic.com/2019-guitar-giveaway for more information and to join our mailing list!
Sponsorship
Each year, hundreds of local musicians and members of the Syracuse music community attend the SAMMYS. Since the first SAMMY award show was held at the Landmark Theater in 1993, this annual celebration of the Syracuse music scene has become the number one local music event in Central New York. 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.
The Syracuse Area Music Awards would like to welcome Ish Guitars as our presenting sponsor for 2019! For a complete list of sponsors, visit syracuseareamusic.com/sponsors.