2026 Music PEI Awards

Music PEI announced the nominees for the 2026 Music PEI Awards in mid-November, celebrating the outstanding achievements of Prince Edward Island’s music industry. The awards highlight the talent and dedication of local artists and industry professionals, showcasing a wide range of genres and contributions.

The 2026 ceremony marks the 25th anniversary of the Music PEI Awards. To commemorate the occasion, the gala will return to the Harbourfront Theatre in Summerside—where it began in 2001. Music PEI extends its appreciation to founding directors Charlie Hansen, Blaine Corckum, Wayne Walsh, Bob Stright, Brian Dawson, and Chris Roumbanis, who dedicated their time and passion to the first awards gala. This year’s early 2000s-themed branding will pay homage to the era of the award’s founding.

Logan Richard and Lennie Gallant lead the nominations with five each, followed by Diana Delirio, Richard WOOD, siddhu sneh, and Tiffany Liu with four apiece. 

There will be special recognition for one honoree: Teresa Doyle will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by the City of Summerside for her enduring contributions to the Island’s music scene.

Public voting is open for two fan-favourite categories—the Ocean 100 and Hot 105.5 Entertainer of the Year and Club Red Productions Music Video of the Year. Vote online at ocean100.com/music-pei until December 15. These awards are entirely fan-determined, making every vote count.

Music PEI Week runs from February 28–March 7, 2026, with events across the Island, including the awards ceremony. To purchase festival passes, visit musicpei.com. 

The nominees for the 2026 Music PEI Awards are:

Terra Nova Fund Achievement in Classical Music: 
Charlottetown Improvisation Laboratory 
PEI Symphony Orchestra 
The PEI Regiment Band

Achievement in Global Music: 
Diana Delirio 
Inn Echo 
Rightflow
Tiffany Liu

City of Charlottetown Achievement in Jazz/Blues: 
Charlottetown Improvisation Laboratory 
Charlottetown Jazz Ensemble 
Dan Rowswell 
siddhu sneh

SRL Solutions Album of the Year: 
Absolute Losers—In The Crowd 
Lennie Gallant—Counting on Angels 
Logan Richard—Character Traits 
Shane Pendergast—Winter Grace

Alternative Recording of the Year: 
Dazey—This is all i am i guess, 
Firing Squad—Suspicious Individual 
Oakdrive—Grounder 
Ryan Van Winkle—Naught For Nothing

Dairy Farmers of PEI Country Recording of the Year: 
Brooke MacArthur—Bittersweet Surprise 
Danny Drouin—Five O’Clock Shadow 
John Donovan—Northern Moon 
Lawrence Maxwell—Blackout Curtain

PEI Mutual Folk Recording of the Year: 
Lennie Gallant—Counting on Angels 
Logan Richard—Character Traits 
Richard WOOD—Richard WOOD Live! An Evening of Celtic Music 
Shane Pendergast—Winter Grace

Instrumental Recording of the Year: 
Gammons & Knorr—Bird’s Eye 
Richard WOOD—Richard WOOD Live! An Evening of Celtic Music 
The Trio From Mars—General Store 
Tiffany Liu—Spring in Tianshan

Lloyd Doyle New Artist of the Year Presented by Rising Tide Community Fund: 
Dazey—This is all i am i guess, 
Diana Delirio—Felina 
Michelle Bouey—Butterflies 
siddhu sneh—i am

Holland College Pop/Dance Recording of the Year: 
Ava + Lily—AFTERPARTY 
Diana Delirio—Azul 
KINLEY—Marrying Me 
Morph—EN UN CAFÉ

Receiver Coffee Co. Rap/Hip-Hop Recording of the Year: 
C. Ruth—Heart of David 
Melvis & APEE—MONKEY SEE MONKEY DO (MSMD) 
siddhu sneh—i am

Cavendish Farms R&B/Soul Recording of the Year: 
Mango Street Trio—Fraggle’s Loft 
NODACOB—CANADA KO HIU 
siddhu sneh—i am 
The Trio From Mars—General Store

Norton’s Jewellers Rock Recording of the Year: 
Coyote—It Could Be Worse 
Hit the Coast—Spewing Junk 
Rick Sparkes + The Enablers—There Is Nothing To Be Won But Distance 
Two Hours Traffic—I Never See You Anymore

Maritime Electric Single of the Year: 
Lawrence Maxwell—”Blackout Curtain” 
Logan Richard—”The Grass Is Blue (Everywhere I Go)” 
Tiffany Liu—”Spring in Tianshan” 
Two Hours Traffic—”Keep It Coming”

SOCAN Songwriter of the Year: 
Diana Delirio 
Lennie Gallant 
Logan Richard 
Shane Pendergast

Timber to Trim Carpentry Traditional Recording of the Year: 
Gammons & Knorr—Bird’s Eye 
Richard WOOD—Richard WOOD Live! An Evening of Celtic Music 
Tiffany Liu—Spring in Tianshan

Ocean 100 and Hot 105.5 Entertainer of the Year
Lawrence Maxwell 
Lennie Gallant 
Mango Street Trio 
Richard WOOD 
Todd MacLean

Club Red Productions Music Video of the Year: 
Absolute Losers—”Star Sweeper” (Directed by Griffen O’Toole) 
Dazey—“We haven’t spoke in years” (Directed by Hannah Bridger) 
KINLEY—“Marrying Me” (Directed by Ashley Anne Clark) 
Lennie Gallant—“Counting on Angels” (Directed by Matt Lodge) 
Logan Richard—“The Grass Is Blue (Everywhere I Go)” (Directed by Bailey Dockendorf)

Pressed 4 Time, Print, Copy & Design Recording Professional of the Year: 
Adam Gallant 
Brent Chaisson 
Sam O 
SpaceCamp

Craig Fair Productions Behind the Music Award: 
Island Jazz 
Live @ The Centre—Confederation Centre Winter Programming 
Mango Street Trio 
Richard WOOD Live!

Leo Cheverie Community Contributor Award Presented by Long & McQuade: 
Andrew Cormier 
Todd MacLean 
isletunes 
Al Kelly

City of Summerside Lifetime Achievement Award:  
Teresa Doyle

The Buzz Visual Artist of the Year
Ashley Anne Clark 
Hannah Bridger 
Justin Rix 
Mike Bernard

Timeless Events PEI Musician of the Year
Iván Garnica Lobato 
Nicolás Romero 
Ryan Van Winkle 
Todd MacLean