The SAMMYS

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Local News

2025 Syracuse area music awards celebrate Central New York’s music scene

Kat Kollins

The SAMMYS will honor local musicians, educators, and industry figures at its Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Show.

Members of local 80's band Alecstar at SubCat studios.

News

The SAMMY's names 2025 nominees

John Smith

The Syracuse Area Music Awards rocks on March 7th at The Palace.

Jess Novak Band performs on WAER Center Stage during the 2018 edition of the Westcott Street Cultural Fair.

Westcott Street Cultural Fair to be inducted into the SAMMYS Hall of Fame

John Smith

The festival has featured diverse entertainment on several stages for over 30 years.

A man with a guitar stands in front of a WAER sign.

SAMMYs Best Artist award winner to perform at weekend festival

John Smith

Cam Caruso, SAMMYs award winner for Best Artist in this year's contest, will perform at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference center this weekend.

Musical artists and a host prepare for a news segment with camera equipment and musical instruments.

Syracuse Area Music Awards announce nominees for 30th annual SAMMYs

John Smith

The SAMMYs unveiled the eligible artists and recordings for the 30th anniversary of the event, including the People's Choice Awards.

Arts & Culture

The 315- Let's Talk Music: With Jess Novak

Kevin Kloss

Each year musicians from the Central New York area are honored by the Syracuse Area Music Awards. The awards ranage from the best in Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop…