The 2025 MusicNL Awards and Stages submissions are now open for artists and industry.  Music release dates must fall between the eligibility period of April 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025.  

For a complete list of MusicNL Awards categories, Stages criteria, eligibility rules, and voting criteria, visit musicnl.ca/mnlw2025.  Submit now at the link below.  Submissions close Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:59pm NT.

New for 2025

• Three new awards: Songwriter of the Year (non-performer), Sound on Screen Award and International Touring Artist of the Year
• Ron Hynes Songwriter of the Year shifts to focus on performing songwriters
• A limit to recurring recipients in certain industry categories
• All showcases are now part of our export initiatives
• Revised export-ready criteria for Stages (showcases)
• New application platform – one profile per applicant
• One platform for Awards, Stages and Funding applications.
• New demographic information collected

Key Dates for 2025

May 28 – Application intake closes

August 1  – Nominees announced 

August 10 – Voting closes 

September 1 – Stages (showcases) selected

November 12 – MusicNL Week opens with Industry Awards

November 13, 14, 15 – MusicNL Week Conference and showcases

November 15 – MusicNL Week Gala and Awards

November 16 – MusicNL Week Songwriter Circle