ILT Southland Music Awards 2026 logo

Celebrating the musicians, performers, creators and supporters who make Southland's music scene thrive.

WHAT WE CELEBRATE

Recognising

Excellence in Music

The Southland Music Awards recognise excellence across the whole music community - from emerging artists and instrumentalists to outstanding recordings, live performance and lifetime achievement.

01

Music Awards

Instrumental, performance and recording awards honouring the players, singers, bands and creators behind Southland's sound.

02

Entertainer of the Year

The headline award. Up to six finalists perform live, judged on stage presence, audience connection and showmanship.

03

Hall of Fame

Honouring those whose contribution has left a lasting mark - each inductee performs a special live set on the night.

LIVE FROM SOUTHLAND

The talent on our stage

Live Performance

Vocalists

Bands