Nominees and Inductees Press Conference
The 2026 SAMMYS Press Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am at The 443 Social Club & Lounge. 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 Cam Caruso. Watch the livestream of the event at 10am Facebook!
Tickets for the Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and SAMMYS Award Show will be available online after the press conference at syracuseareamusic.com/tickets.
People’s Choice Voting Continues Weekly Through March 1st!
The 2026 People’s Choice online voting phase runs weekly through March 1, 2026. The public is encouraged to vote for your favorite artist or band, event or music series, academic or musical organization, and favorite venue to see live music. Winners will be announced at the Awards Show on March 6. For more information or to vote for your favorites, visit syracuseareamusic.com/peopleschoice.
Syracuse Area Music Awards – March 5-6, 2026
The SAMMYS Hall of Fame Dinner, presented by Meier’s Creek Brewing Company, will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Middle Ages Brewing Co., and the Award Show will be on Friday, March 6, 2026 at The Palace Theatre. Awards will be presented in 14 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 3rd at syracuseareamusic.com/tickets.
Supporting Sponsors
The SAMMYS is proud to recognize our supporting sponsors: Bridge Street, KMASE Productions, Joshua Johnson Design, Skinner & Associates Realty, Copper City Brewing Co., Meier’s Creek Brewing Co., NewsChannel 9, 315 Music, Soulshine Radio, Middle Ages Brewing, FE FE Entertainment, 92.1 The WOLF, 96.5/100.3 The BEAT and 94.1/95.3 The Dinosaur.