Boston Music Awards

Founded in 1987, the Boston Music Awards 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.

The 2023 Boston Music Awards were held at Big Night Live on December 20, 2023. Noah Kahan won four awards including Artist of the Year.

The 2022 Boston Music Awards took place on December 14, 2022 at Big Night Live. Cousin Stizz regained their award for "Best Artist of the Year".

After taking a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Boston Music Awards took place live on December 8, 2021 at the Brighton Music Hall. Once again, BIA took home the "Best Artist of the Year" Award.

The 2020 Boston Music Awards were not conducted in person like in from previous years due to COVID-19. The "Best Artist of the Year" Award went to hip-hop artist, BIA.

The 2019 Boston Music Awards took place on December 11, 2019. Cousin Stizz made it back-to-back by winning the "Best Artist of the Year" Award.

The 2018 Boston Music Awards took place on December 12, 2018 at the House of Blues in Boston. Cousin Stizz won "Artist of the Year".