Boston Music Awards


Founded in 1987, the are a set of music awards given annually that showcase talent in the Boston, Massachusetts area.
Past shows have featured such notable talent as Aerosmith, Paula Cole, Esperanza Spalding, Boston, Rubyhorse, Bang Camaro, The Dresden Dolls, Dropkick Murphys, JoJo, Pat Metheny, Amanda Palmer, Phish, Donna Summer, Shea Rose, James Taylor and Jada.

Selected Highlights

2017

The 2017 Boston Music Awards took place on December 7, 2017 at the . were announced with PVRIS taking home the coveted Artist of the Year Award. The night saw 10 live performances from Bad Rabbits, Tall Heights, Weakened Friends, , , Avenue, no hope / no harm, Latrell James, Camino 84, and Sidney Gish.

2016

The 2016 Boston Music Awards took place on December 8, 2016.

2015

The 2015 Boston Music Awards were held on December 9, 2015 at the Sinclair in Cambridge. Awards included: Artist of the year: Speedy Ortiz; Album/EP of the year: Foil Deer by Speedy Ortiz; New Artist of the year: Palehound; Rock/Indie artist of the year: Dirty Bangs; Hip-hop artist of the year: Michael Christmas; Pop artist of the year: Ruby Rose Fox; International artist of the year: Shun Ng; Metal artist of the year: Worshipper; Jazz artist of the year: Lake Street Dive.

2012

2011

Esperanza Spalding: Jazz Artist of the Year

2010

The 2010 Boston Music Awards were presented on December 6, 2010, at the Liberty Hotel in Boston. Peter Wolf's Midnight Souvenirs won the prize for album of the year and Amanda Palmer was named artist of the year. The Dropkick Murphys were Live Artist of the Year, M-Dot was named Hip-Hop Artist of the year, Kingsley Flood won as New Artist of the Year, and "Living in America" by Dom won Song of the Year. In total, 32 awards were given.

2006

The 2006 Boston Music Awards were held in the Avalon Ballroom on September 27, 2006. Awards included:
Female Vocalist of the Year: Amanda Palmer ; Male Vocalist of the Year: Josh Ritter; Outstanding Pop/Rock Band: Dresden Dolls; Act of the Year: Dresden Dolls; Best New Local Act: HUMANWINE; Album of the Year : Misson of Burma – The Obliterati; Album of the Year : Guster – Ganging Up On the Sun; Female Singer/Songwriter: Melissa Ferrick; Male Singer/Songwriter: Will Dailey; Hall of Fame Induction: Gang GreenBest Funk or Jam Band: Parker House and Theory

2005

2004

The So and So's: Local Debut Album of the Year

2002

2001

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