Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.4.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # BreakOut West Canadian Music Festival and Conference ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/news/) - Stay up to date with the latest news, updates, and announcements from BreakOut West, including artist features, industry insights, and event highlights. - [Featured Artist - Mauvey](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/featured-artist-mauvey/) - MAUVEY is a fearless collision of emotion and innovation. His sound blends Afro, pop, hip-hop, alternative, and electronic influences into a cinematic, genre-defying experience designed to connect on a human level. Vulnerability, movement, and meaning sit at the core of every song and every performance. In 2025, Mauvey stepped away from the spotlight under the - [Featured Industry - BPM](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/featured-industry-bpm/) - BPM | Black Professionals in Music is a program through Manitoba Music that supports Black music professionals. BPM offers capacity-building professional development opportunities, quarterly networking mixers, and artist performance showcases. By recognizing the need for Black music professionals to have their own specific spaces within the industry, we can begin to dismantle the barriers and - [Featured Organization - MusiCounts](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/featured-organization-musicounts/) - MusiCounts, Canada's music education charity, believes music can transform the lives of young people. We’re working to build a thriving culture of music education and communities across Canada that prioritizes inclusivity, sustainability, and innovation through grants of instruments, equipment and resources. Additionally, MusiCounts honours exceptional teachers through the MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award; we - [Featured Industry - Roberta Landreth & Jadyn Klassen](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/featured-industry-roberta-landreth-jadyn-klassen/) - Roberta Landreth I work as an independent graphic designer, mostly doing projects within the music industry. I have been self employed for over ten years designed over 200 album covers and do artwork for music festival gig posters and promo materials for artists. Follow Roberta Landreth on Instagram. Jadyn Klassen I'm a multidisciplinary designer based - [1x1 Meetings at BreakOut West 2025](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/1x1-meetings-at-breakout-west-2025/) - BreakOut West's legendary 1x1 Meeting schedule is back! These are a series of schedulable B2B meetings with hand-selected industry professionals at BreakOut West, and they are one of the most popular components of the conference. These meetings are 8 minutes long, with a 2-minute break between each. It's a great opportunity to break the ice, - [Featured Organization - Homestead Records](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/featured-organization-homestead-records/) - Homestead Records is a Canadian record label, based in the Canadian prairies. We are committed to serving the Canadian Francophone music industry by showcasing both emerging and established artists through a comprehensive range of professional support services - [Featured Artist - Gil & Wil](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/featured-artist-gil-wil/) - Gil & Wil is a femme-driven country duo based out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, made up of members Holly Gilroy (she/her) & Aiden McRorie Wilson (she/her). The influence from prairie roots is heavily audible throughout the variety of western, bluegrass, folk, and old-time tunes they play. Follow Gil & Wil on Instagram. Bringing spice-filled original songs - [Featured Artist: Striker](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/featured-artist-striker/) - Striker is the sound of a jetski backflipping over a monster truck that's also backflipping over a shark, who is also backflipping. They are are JUNO award winning heavy metal shred goblins who came to earth for 1 mission: to get the party started. Follow Striker on Instagram. 1. What is the coolest show you - [2025 Third Round of Conference Speakers](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/2025-third-round-of-conference-speakers/) - BreakOut West 2025 returns to Winnipeg, Manitoba! This year’s event will feature four days of informative and engaging music industry conference content, including international market deep-dives, one-on-one meetings with music industry professionals, artist mentorship and feature conversations, networking events, and more. To get you excited to make important industry introductions at BreakOut West we wanted - [Three Sessions at BreakOut West 2025](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/three-sessions-at-breakout-west-2025/) - BreakOut West 2025 takes place in Winnipeg, MB for the first time ever! This year's event will feature four days of informative and engaging music industry conference content including international market deep dives, one-on-one meetings with music industry professionals, artist mentorship and feature conversations, networking events, and more. We wanted to give you a sneak - [Featured Artist - Celeigh Cardinal](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/featured-artist-celeigh-cardinal/) - Celeigh Cardinal captivates audiences with a compelling blend of humor and vulnerability, forging profound connections on stage. A 2020 JUNO Award winner for Indigenous Artist of the Year, she continues to make waves, earning 2025 JUNO nominations for Adult Contemporary Album of the Year and Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year for her latest album, - [Featured Artist - Robert Adam](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/featured-artist-robert-adam/) - In handmade country couture, illuminated in rodeo crystal and sequin, Robert Adam crafts records with a reverent respect for traditional country music, while infusing an accessible, modern tone. Robert’s artistry was born of the country, a little west of Bonnyville, and that’s a truth no one can touch. Hailed for their angelic, inviting presence, Robert - [2025 Second Round of Conference Speakers](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/2025-second-round-of-conference-speakers/) - BreakOut West 2025 returns to Winnipeg, Manitoba! This year's event will feature four days of informative and engaging music industry conference content, including international market deep-dives, one-on-one meetings with music industry professionals, artist mentorship and feature conversations, networking events, and more. To get you excited to make important industry introductions at BreakOut West we wanted - [Featured Industry – Infest](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/featured-industry-infest/) - Infest is an underground music & arts festival in Edmonton, AB. I like to refer to it as Tyson’s Opus! It’s is a collection of his passions, everything he has been working for in the music industry, everything he has learned, his accomplishments, his failures, everything has amounted to this festival! Follow Infest on Instagram. - [2025 First Round of Conference Speakers](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/2025-conference-speakers/) - BreakOut West 2025 returns to Winnipeg, Manitoba! This year's event will feature four days of informative and engaging music industry conference content, including international market deep-dives, one-on-one meetings with music industry professionals, artist mentorship and feature conversations, networking events, and more. To get you excited to make important industry introductions at BreakOut West we wanted to introduce four international delegates you can meet this September. - [Featured Industry - Moments Fest](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/featured-industry-moments-fest/) - Founded by Siksika punk band No More Moments in 2015, this festival started as a way to bring live music to the land. Now a 2-day event at the Siksika Pow Wow Arbor campground, Moments Fest blends music, arts, and cultural programming on Blackfoot/Treaty 7 land. The festival has featured acts like Cancer Bats, Eamon - [Featured Industry - Misfit Music Inc.](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/featured-industry-misfit-music-inc/) - Misfit Music Inc. is a multi-award-winning artist management and development company based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We pride ourselves on being artist-friendly, with a focus on supporting equity-seeking artists and, regardless of their experience level, removing barriers to access curated support from industry champions. Our services include full-time management and co-management, under Misfit Music MGMT, in ## Pages - [Home](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/) - BreakOut West features an immersive music industry and artist development conference, and a festival with 50+ artists performing across multiple venues. - [Awards Guidelines](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/awards-guidelines/) - Detailed guidelines for award nominations, including eligibility requirements, submission instructions, categories, and key dates. - [Award Nominees](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-nominees/) - View the full list of current and past award nominees and winners, including artist and category details. - [Partners](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/partners/) - Meet the official partners and sponsors of BreakOut West, supporting the festival and conference through collaboration and shared commitment to Western Canadian music. - [Code of Conduct and Safer Spaces](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/code-of-conduct-and-safer-spaces/) - BreakOut West (BOW) and the Western Canadian Music Alliance (WCMA) are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment. Learn about our Code of Conduct and Safer Spaces policy, including guidelines and training. - [Showcase Submissions](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/showcase-submissions/) - Apply to showcase your band at our festival showcase! Submit your music and perform for industry professionals, promoters, and talent buyers. - [Conference Schedule](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/conference-schedule/) - Explore the full BreakOut West conference schedule, including panels, networking events, and workshops for artists and industry professionals. - [Festival Lineup](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/festival-lineup/) - View the full BreakOut West festival lineup, featuring live performances by showcasing artists across multiple venues and genres. - [Contact](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/contact/) - Reach out by sending us a message through our contact form. - [About](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/about/) - BreakOut West is a 4-day music conference and a 3-night music festival combined with the Western Canadian Music Awards #BREAKOUTWEST. - [Conference](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/conference/) - Save the date and join us in Winnipeg, MB. Breakout West features an immersive music industry and artist development conference, and a festival with 50+ artists performing across multiple venues. The festival highlights Western Canadian talent alongside select International Pan-Canadian artists. - [Festival Schedule](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/festival-schedule/) - Find the complete BreakOut West festival schedule with performance times, venues, and special events. - [Terms and Conditions](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/terms-and-conditions/) - Review the terms and conditions for using the BreakOut West website and participating in our events, including guidelines, disclaimers, and user responsibilities. - [WCMA Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/wcma-commitment-to-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/) - WCMA affirms its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by standing with Black, Indigenous, Racialized, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Learn about our ongoing efforts to support systemic change and address barriers in the music industry. - [Jury Sign Up](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/jury-registration/) - Each year, the Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMA) solicits help from its membership and key industry persons on a regional and national level to build its roster of qualified musicians and industry professionals to act as jurors. - [1x1 Sign up](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/register/) - We are excited to offer 1x1 meetings again this year! - [Account](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/account/) - Create your BreakOut West account to sign up for 1x1 meetings now! - [Meetings](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/meetings/) - Browse your BreakOut West 1x1 meetings. - [Log In](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/log-in/) - [Speakers](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/speakers/) - Check out our speakers for BreakOut West 2025 - [Profile](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/profile/) - [Password Reset](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/password-reset/) - [Privacy Policy](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/privacy-policy/) - Read the BreakOut West privacy policy to learn how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information across our website and services. ## Nominees - [Boy Golden](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/boy-golden-2/) - [Leaf Rapids](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/leaf-rapids/) - [Wyatt C. Louis](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/wyatt-c-louis-2/) - [Celeigh Cardinal](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/celeigh-cardinal/) - [Jake Vaadeland](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/jake-vaadeland/) - [Jade Elephant](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/jade-elephant/) - [Kyle McKearney](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/kyle-mckearney/) - [The Royal Foundry](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/the-royal-foundry/) - [Dear Rouge](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/dear-rouge/) - [Field Guide](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/field-guide/) - [Snotty Nose Rez Kids](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/snotty-nose-rez-kids/) - [The Dead South](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/the-dead-south/) - [Bad Buddy](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/bad-buddy/) - [Dump Babes](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/dump-babes/) - [Skinny Dyck](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/skinny-dyck/) - [Nell Smith](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/nell-smith/) - [MELODNA](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/melodna/) - [Missy D](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/missy-d/) - [Mouraine](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/mouraine/) - [Tomi Lumiere](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/tomi-lumiere/) - [TOVA & vbnd](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/tova-vbnd/) - [NADUH](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/naduh/) - [Katie Tupper](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/katie-tupper/) - [Bukola](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/bukola/) - [AHSIA](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/ahsia/) - [Ryan Worsley](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/ryan-worsley/) - [David Ziehr](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/david-ziehr/) - [Jason & Nadia Burnstick](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/jason-nadia-burnstick/) - [Liam Duncan](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/liam-duncan/) - [Kevvy](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/kevvy/) - [RIELL](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/riell/) - [L’omelette](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/lomelette/) - [Fionn](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/fionn/) - [Begonia](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/begonia/) - [Anciients](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/anciients/) - [Art of Attrition](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/art-of-attrition/) - [Holy Void](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/holy-void/) - [Thirteen Goats](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/thirteen-goats/) - [Torrefy](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/torrefy/) - [Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/winnipeg-jazz-orchestra/) - [Peggy Lee & Cole Schmidt](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/peggy-lee-cole-schmidt/) - [Montuno West](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/montuno-west/) - [Jon Bentley](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/jon-bentley/) - [Raagaverse](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/raagaverse/) - [Rubim de Toledo](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/rubim-de-toledo/) - [Joel Jeschke](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/joel-jeschke/) - [BrassTactics](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/brasstactics/) - [Astrocolor](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/astrocolor/) - [Amero](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/amero/) - [Shawnee Kish](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/shawnee-kish/) - [Ghostkeeper](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/ghostkeeper/) - [Wyatt C. Louis](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/wyatt-c-louis/) - [Ruby Singh’s Vox.Infold II](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/ruby-singhs-vox-infold-ii/) - [Locarno](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/locarno/) - [Caleb Hart](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/caleb-hart/) - [Ponteix](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/ponteix/) - [Kelly Bado](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/kelly-bado/) - [Étienne Fletcher](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/etienne-fletcher/) - [Andrina Turenne](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/andrina-turenne/) - [WHIPPED CREAM](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/whipped-cream/) - [RUMPUS](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/rumpus/) - [Rose Motion](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/rose-motion/) - [Gl0bal](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/gl0bal/) - [ASKO](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/asko/) - [JoJo Mason](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/jojo-mason/) - [Jess Moskaluke](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/jess-moskaluke/) - [Jade Turner](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/jade-turner/) - [Hunter Brothers](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/hunter-brothers/) - [Dan Davidson](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/dan-davidson/) - [Jake Vaadeland](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/jake-vaadeland-2/) - [Field Guide](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/field-guide-2/) - [Vincent Ho](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/vincent-ho/) - [Nova Pon](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/nova-pon/) - [Jeffrey Ryan](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/jeffrey-ryan/) - [Carmen Braden](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/carmen-braden/) - [Glenn Buhr](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/glenn-buhr/) - [Vancouver Symphony Orchestra](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/vancouver-symphony-orchestra/) - [Vancouver Chamber Choir](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/vancouver-chamber-choir/) - [Turning Point Ensemble](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/turning-point-ensemble/) - [Manitoba Chamber Orchestra](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/manitoba-chamber-orchestra/) - [Luminous Voices](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/luminous-voices/) - [Kym Gouchie](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/kym-gouchie/) - [Will & Seeka](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/will-seeka/) - [The Harpoonist](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/the-harpoonist/) - [Zochi](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/zochi/) - [Tk The Artist](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/tk-the-artist/) - [Rooky Kamiz](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/rooky-kamiz/) - [Blue Moon Marquee](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/blue-moon-marquee/) - [DXXN](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/dxxn/) - [David Gogo](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/david-gogo/) - [Marcus Trummer](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/marcus-trummer/) - [Boy Golden](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/boy-golden/) - [Burnstick](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/burnstick/) - [Beppie](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/beppie/) - [Ginalina](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/ginalina/) - [Oh Clementine](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/oh-clementine/) - [Big Dave McLean](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/big-dave-mclean/) - [Tommyphyll](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee/tommyphyll/) ## Categories - [Conference](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/category/conference/) - [Feature Artist](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/category/feature-artist/) - [Feature Industry](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/category/feature-industry/) ## Attachment Category - Divi Supreme - [Music Industry Association Partners](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/dsm-attachment-category/music-industry-association-partners/) - [Host City Partners](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/dsm-attachment-category/host-city-partners/) - [Funders](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/dsm-attachment-category/funders/) - [Premier Partners](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/dsm-attachment-category/premier-partners/) - [Contributing Partners](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/dsm-attachment-category/contributing-partners/) - [Industry Partners](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/dsm-attachment-category/industry-partners/) - [Media Partners](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/dsm-attachment-category/media-partners/) ## Award Categories - [Afrobeats Artist of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/afrobeats-artist-of-the-year/) - This category seeks to recognize artists that utilize unique local expressions from across the African continent, highlighting regional melodic, harmonic and rhythmic musical traditions. The award will celebrate sub-genres including, but not limited to, Afrobeats, Afro-fusion, Afro-pop, Alté, Amapiano, Genge, Gqom, Zouk, Afro-House and Pon Pon. At least 50% of the tracks must be previously unreleased songs. An unreleased song is defined as material not previously released to radio, retail or other public consumption. Re-recorded live or compilation releases must meet the same requirements. - [Blues Artist of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/blues-artist-of-the-year/) - This award recognizes an artist whose music demonstrates excellence in traditional or contemporary blues, performed either acoustic or electric. At least 50% of the tracks must be previously unreleased songs. An unreleased song is defined as material not previously released to radio, retail or other public consumption. Re-recorded live or compilation releases must meet the same requirements. - [Children’s Artist of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/childrens-artist-of-the-year/) - This award recognizes an artist whose music demonstrates excellence in music suitable for, and directed to, a young listening audience.. Material must be musical in nature or contain significant original musical content (ex: narratives or dramatic recordings must contain original music). At least 50% of the tracks must be previously unreleased songs. An unreleased song is defined as material not previously released to radio, retail or other public consumption. Re-recorded live or compilation releases must meet the same requirements. - [Classical Artist or Ensemble of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/classical-artist-or-ensemble-of-the-year/) - This award recognizes an artist whose music demonstrates excellence in instrumental soloist(s), (a) chamber ensemble(s) (large or small), and/or instrumental soloists with chamber accompaniment. Submissions may include vocal or choral works. Entries in this category cannot be submitted for Instrumental Artist of the Year. At least 50% of the tracks must be previously unreleased songs. An unreleased song is defined as material not previously released to radio, retail or other public consumption. Re-recorded live or compilation releases must meet the same requirements. - [Country Artist of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/country-artist-of-the-year/) - This award recognizes an artist whose music demonstrates excellence in the country genre.Submissions may include alt-country, traditional country, western swing, and/or another recognized country music style. At least 50% of the tracks must be previously unreleased songs. An unreleased song is defined as material not previously released to radio, retail or other public consumption. Re-recorded live or compilation releases must meet the same requirements. - [Electronic & Dance Artist of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/electronic-dance-artist-of-the-year/) - This award recognizes an artist whose music demonstrates excellence in original musical recordings composed significantly with electronic equipment as the essential songwriting tools, and defined by their electronic elements. Tracks prominently featuring recognizable samples, interpolations, or other borrowed elements will be eligible ONLY if the artist/group can provide clearance or written evidence that clearance has been sought. At least 50% of the tracks must be previously unreleased songs. An unreleased song is defined as material not previously released to radio, retail or other public consumption. Re-recorded live or compilation releases must meet the same requirements. - [Instrumental Artist of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/instrumental-artist-of-the-year/) - This award recognizes an artist whose musical work showcases exceptional skill in instrumental music across various genres. Submissions must not exceed 25% of tracks with lyrics or prominent vocals. Entries in this category cannot be submitted for Classical Artist or Ensemble of the Year or Composer of the Year consideration. At least half of the tracks must be comprised of songs that have not been released before. An unpublished song is described as content that the artist has not shared with the public via radio, stores, or any other platforms. Live re-recordings or compilation albums must adhere to the same standards. - [Jazz Artist of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/jazz-artist-of-the-year/) - This award recognizes jazz artists, whether instrumentalists or vocalists, whose work exemplifies the highest standards of the genre. Eligible submissions may span a wide range of jazz styles, including (but not limited to) traditional, ragtime, swing, bebop, hard bop, cool, fusion, Latin, Cuban, Afro-Cuban, smooth, avant-garde, free improvisation, third stream, orchestral, and world music-influenced jazz. At least half of the tracks must be comprised of songs that have not been released before. An unpublished song is described as content that the artist has not shared with the public via radio, stores, or any other platforms. Live re-recordings or compilation albums must adhere to the same standards. - [Metal & Hard Music Artist of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/metal-hard-music-artist-of-the-year/) - This award recognizes an artist whose music demonstrates excellence in metal or hard music. Submissions may include metal, traditional/classic metal, metalcore, thrash metal, death metal, black metal, and any other relevant sub-genres. At least 50% of the tracks must be previously unreleased songs. An unreleased song is defined as material not previously released to radio, retail or other public consumption. Re-recorded live or compilation releases must meet the same requirements. - [Pop Artist of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/pop-artist-of-the-year/) - This award recognizes an artist whose music demonstrates excellence in pop music. Submissions may include mainstream pop, top 40, CHR, HOT AC, as well as indie-pop and any other pop styles not available on commercial radio. At least 50% of the tracks must be previously unreleased songs. An unreleased song is defined as material not previously released to radio, retail or other public consumption. Re-recorded live or compilation releases must meet the same requirements. - [R&B Artist of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/rb-artist-of-the-year/) - This award recognizes an artist whose musical work showcases exceptional quality within the realms of R&B, soul, funk, or nu jazz. At least 50% of the tracks must be comprised of songs that have not been released before. An unpublished song is described as content that the artist has not shared with the public via radio, stores, or any other platforms. Live re-recordings or compilation albums must adhere to the same standards. - [Rap & Hip Hop Artist of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/rap-hip-hop-artist-of-the-year/) - This award recognizes an artist whose music demonstrates excellence in rap & hip hop music. Eligible submissions must contain lyrics delivered in an MC style and/or music/beats that demonstrate the sound of traditional and/or current hip hop. Tracks prominently featuring recognizable samples, interpolations, or other borrowed elements will be eligible ONLY IF the artist/group can provide clearance or written evidence that clearance has been sought. At least 50% of the tracks must be previously unreleased songs. An unreleased song is defined as material not previously released to radio, retail or other public consumption. Re-recorded live or compilation releases must meet the same requirements. - [Rock Artist of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/rock-artist-of-the-year/) - This award recognizes an artist whose music demonstrates excellence in rock and/or alternative music. Rock music is typically defined by prominent use of the electric or acoustic guitar, aback beat laid down by a rhythm section of electric bass guitar, drums, and/or keyboard instruments. Styles may encompass soft rock, glam rock, punk rock, progressive rock, popular rock, and/or any other relevant sub-genres. At least 50% of the tracks must be previously unreleased songs. An unreleased song is defined as material not previously released to radio, retail or other public consumption. Re-recorded live or compilation releases must meet the same requirements. - [Roots Artist of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/roots-artist-of-the-year/) - This award recognizes an artist whose music demonstrates excellence in vocal or instrumental music composed of, or influenced by roots music. Submission may include styles, repertoire, performance practices, and musical structures and that may use new sounds and/or instrumentation. Submissions are often, though not necessarily, composed by the submitting artist. At least 50% of the tracks must be previously unreleased songs. An unreleased song is defined as material not previously released to radio, retail or other public consumption. Re-recorded live or compilation releases must meet the same requirements. - [BreakOut Artist of the Year - Sponsored by FACTOR](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/breakout-artist-of-the-year/) - [Classical Composer of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/classical-composer-of-the-year/) - [Francophone Artist of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/francophone-artist-of-the-year/) - [Global Artist of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/global-artist-of-the-year/) - [Indigenous Artist of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/indigenous-artist-of-the-year/) - [Producer of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/producer-of-the-year/) - [Recording of the Year](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/recording-of-the-year/) - [Songwriter(s) of the Year - Sponsored by SOCAN](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/award-category/songwriters-of-the-year-sponsored-by-socan/) ## Awards Year - [2025](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/awards-year/2025/) ## Nominee Types - [Winner](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee-type/winner/) - [Nominee](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/nominee-type/nominee/) ## Provinces - [SK](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/province/sk/) - [MB](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/province/mb/) - [AB](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/province/ab/) - [BC](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/province/bc/) - [NT](https://staging6.breakoutwest.ca/province/nt/)