The 2024 Boston Music Awards popped the eff off. A lively, and at times raucous, party went down at Big Night Live this evening (December 11) as the city’s annual scene celebration brought the heat on a rainy and miserable night in North Station. Inside the venue and away from the bad weather, the vibes were strong and the positivity infectious as 47 awards were handed out, highlighted by Watertown resident Noah Kahan taking home Artist of the Year, Live Artist of the Year, and Folk Artist of the Year.
A host of live performances, including a party-starting opening set from Latin soul artist Yelena Rodriguez and a noisy fit of Lowell rock and roll from this year’s Rumble winners The Ghouls, added volume to the night’s festivities, and tributes to those we lost, including legendary music writer Steve Morse, provided some emotional moments. We also got an exclusive first look at the new Great Scott, set to open in 2026, complete with concepts of a modernized green awning gracing the Allston corner of Harvard and Cambridge Streets.
It was a fun night out, with the social aspect once again front and center as Big Night Live’s open layout and multiple rooms and sections allowed for heightened mingling. As usual, the BMAs delivered the goods on a proper year-end party.
As we all catch our collective breath, and try to stay awake a few more minutes, check out a full list of the winners below.
Artist of the Year: Noah Kahan
New Artist of the Year: Yanna G
Album/EP of the Year (1 Million+ Streams): Millyz, “Katrina’s Son”
Album/EP of the Year: Latrell James, Running In Place
Song of the Year (1 Million+ Streams): Clairo, “Juna”
Song of the Year: kei, “Hello”
Video of the Year: Cakeswagg, “Bad Bitch Link Up” ft. MARQUISE!
Live Artist of the Year: Noah Kahan
Alt/Indie Artist of the Year: Mallcops
Blues Artist of the Year: GA-20
Country Artist of the Year: Other Brother Darryl
Dance / Electronic Artist of the Year: Rilla Force
DJ of the Year: SuperSmashBroz
Folk Artist of the Year: Noah Kahan
Hip Hop Artist of the Year: Millyz
Jazz Artist of the Year: Grace Kelly
Latin Artist of the Year: Yelena Rodriguez
Metal Artist of the Year: Converge
Pop Artist of the Year: Clairo
Punk/Hardcore Artist of the Year: Rebuilder
R&B Artist of the Year: Tyler Loyal
Reggae/Ska Artist of the Year: The Elovaters
Rock Artist of the Year: The Ghouls
Singer-Songwriter of the Year: Alisa Amador
Spoken Word Artist of the Year: Amanda Shea
Vocalist of the Year: Miranda Rae
Music Night of the Year: SILK R&B Party
Live Music Venue of the Year (1000+): Roadrunner
Live Music Venue of the Year (250+): The Sinclair
Live Music Venue of the Year (Under 250): O’Brien’s Pub
Music Promoter of the Year: Crossroads Presents
Talent Buyer of the Year: Alex Pickert
Production Manager of the Year: Marc Picard
Stage Manager of the Year: Madison Henneberry
Live Audio Engineer of the Year: Brittany Sirois
Lighting Technician of the Year: Ryan Baker
Box Office Team of the Year: Big Night Live
Recording Studio of the Year: The SoundLab Recording Studios
Music Producer of the Year: Deevo Da Genius
Studio Engineer of the Year: Annie Hoffman
Session Musician of the Year: Jonathan Ulman
Artist Manager of the Year: Ceize Gemini
Live Music Photographer of the Year: Brittany Rose Queen
Music Videographer of the Year: Dom ‘Tanj’ Bruno
Music Publication of the Year: Allston Pudding
Music Journalist of the Year: Noble
Music Podcast / Radio Show of the Year: Highstreet
