617 Day
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617 Sessions
10 Sessions. 10 Artists.
This year, the Boston Music Awards booked 10 days worth of studio time for a new music series called the 617Sessions.
Selected artists spent an entire day recording with a sound engineer and studio assistant. Big thanks to Jamie and Will.
Now, we're delighted to present you with the final tracks. Give them all a listen and vote for your favorite via the form below.
The artist with the most votes will be invited to perform at the 2017 Boston Music Awards at House of Blues, Boston on December 7th.
Please note: Artists are listed in the order they recorded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Boston Music Awards FAQ
About
The Boston Music Awards (BMAs) is one of the longest-running regional music award shows in the U.S. Since 1987, the BMAs have recognized and celebrated local musicians across all genres.
The 2025 Boston Music Awards will take place on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Big Night Live.
ATTENDING
Yes. The BMAs is the biggest annual celebration of local music — featuring multiple live performances and plenty of opportunities to connect with the people who shape our scene.
General Admission and VIP tickets go on sale September 1, 2025, directly through this website.
TICKETS
General Admission
VIP
Nominee tickets (limited)
Yes. Starting October 3, 2025, nominees can sign up for a free ticket (first come, first served, limited supply). Once they’re gone, nominees can purchase tickets at a reduced price.
Yes. Committee members who submitted a ballot will receive one complimentary ticket.
No. Due to limited capacity, complimentary tickets are for the individual only.
Nominations & Voting
Nominees are chosen by our Nomination Committee (Nom Com). Each year, members receive an open ballot to submit their picks across all categories. The 10 names with the most write-ins in each category become that year’s nominees.
About 400 industry professionals, including music editors and journalists, promoters, agents, DJs, radio programmers, producers, managers, label reps, publicists, professors, and more.
Yes. Since 2015, we’ve accepted new members each year to keep the committee diverse and reflective of the scene. Applications for 2025 are now open.
Ballots are sent to committee members on September 1, 2025 and must be completed by September 15, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Nominees for the 2025 Boston Music Awards will be revealed on Friday, October 3, 2025 at noon.
Voting opens to the public once nominees are announced. Each person can cast one vote. Public voting counts for 50%, and the Nomination Committee vote counts for the other 50%. The nominee with the highest combined total wins.
Public voting runs from October 3, 2025 at 12:00pm until November 14, 2025 at 11:59pm.
All winners will be announced at the Boston Music Awards on December 17, 2025 at Big Night Live.