There a few local connections among the nominees for the 2026 Forest City London Music Awards.
- Former Hamiltonian Paul Langille is up for the Blues category
- The Lowdown Dirty Mojos features band members who are currently living in Hamilton/Oakville gor the nod for Ontario Independent Recording Artist of the Year
- Tribute artist nomiee Disgusteen, cover tunes from Hamilton punk veterans Teenage Head
People can vote for their favourites until May 8, 2026 by clicking here
Winners will be revealed in two events: June 7, 2026 at Aeolian Hall and June 14, 2026 at London Music Hall as part of London Music Week - June 6 to 14.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
Below is a complete list of nominees
BLUES
- Paul Langille (formerly from Hamilton)
Links: Paul Langille, More Paul Langille Stories, Video above courtesy of Paul Langille - Topic - Galea & the Galvanizers
- The Heartless Saints
- The Black Tops
- Bill Durst
- Smokes Like Lightning
- Joel Dupuis Band
ONTARIO INDEPENDENT RECORDING ARTIST
- Lowdown Dirty Mojos (members from Hamilton/Oakville)
Links: The Lowdown Dirty Mojos, More Mojos Stories, Video above courtesy of LOWDOWN DIRTY MOJOS - Lorraine Klassen
- Nostalgic Brightlights
- Tell It to Sweeney
- Dayna Manning
- Danny Miles
- The Truth Untold
TRIBUTE ARTIST
- Disgusteen: Teenage Head (covers legndary Hamilton group)
Links: More Teenage Head Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Shoveling In the Hammer & Surrounding Areas - Full Petty Fever: Tom Petty
- Sweetwood Mac: Fleetwood Mac
- Coop’s Troops: Alice Cooper
- ZED: Led Zeppelin
- Ozzy Forever: Ozzy Osbourne
- AXL/DC: Guns N’ Roses and AC/DC
AFRO CARIBIANNA
- Jaghuligin
- Solo YT
- King Willie
- Callel
- V Merchant
- Patron
- Divice Hydera
CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL (GROUP)
- Brass Roots New Horizons Band
- Encore: The Concert Band
- Vintera String Quartet
- Forte Piano Trio
- London Concert Band
- London Community Orchestra
CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTAL (SOLO)
- Peixuan He, Piano
- Jeffrey Komar, Viola
- Sarah Cupit, Cello
- Iris Leck, Double Bass
- Yanet Campbell-Secades, Violin
- Kennedy Kimber-Johnson, Pipe Organ
- Gillian Derer, Flute
CLASSICAL VOCAL (SOLO)
- Julia LoRusso
- Nicholas Gryniewski
- Madeline Berman
- Hannah Cole
- Angelique Croteau
- Hannah Pinhorn
- Felix Stueckmann
CLASSICAL VOCAL (CHOIR OR GROUP)
- London Gospel Collective
- Chor Amica
- Karen Schuessler Singers
- London Pro Musica
- Kammerchor London
- The London Singers
- The Metropolitan Choir
CLUB DJ
- DJ Joze
- DJ Wickham
- DJ Matt Royal
- DJ Ph!lo
- DJ Calderon
- DJ Deon
- DJ Shoray
CONTEMPORARY SINGER SONGWRITER
- Brent Jones
- Anne Moniz
- Aidan Hough
- Steve Sinclair
- Marty Kolls
- John Fellner
- Laura Gagnon
CONTRIBUTOR
- Paul Latorre (Community Supporter)
- Vinnie Vincenzo (Community Builder)
- James O’Rourke (Community Supporter)
- Leanne Mayer (Community Builder)
- Seth McNall (Community Builder)
- Allison Oosterman (Community Builder)
- Dario Novoa (Community Builder)
- Jeff Bailkowski (Community Builder)
- Daubian Oliviera (Community Builder)
- Saidat (Community Builder)
COUNTRY
- Maddy McKenzie
- Genevieve Fisher
- Tom Dunphy
- Tyler DeLargie
- Brothers Wilde
- Greg Williams
- Amanda Keeles
COVER BAND
- The Strands
- The Last Call
- Grunge Cantina
- Down N Dirty Band
- KJ & the Motones
- Betamaxx
- Big Shiny Toons
ELECTRONIC
- K-VIII
- apaull
- DJ Dave. Foxx
- Incredible Melting Man
- Patio G
- Mat Lunnen
- Stirling
FAN FAVOURITE
- The Regal Beagles
- Amanda Movio
- Pepper Jones & the Rockits
- Myrtle Earl
- Pop Rockets
- The Do-Overs
- Aimee & Aaron Allen
- Lindsey & The Lonelies
- Red Banzino
- Twin Fin
FOLK ROOTS
- Maggie’s Wake
- The Pairs
- The Marrieds
- The Bookends
- Jesse Grandmont & Brian Barber
- Willow Switch
- Pete Denomme
HIPHOP
- Jack Craven
- Kai Banks
- Cameron James
- Trizzy
- 2 Divine
- Insyst
- Cronica
JAZZ VOCAL (SOLO or GROUP)
- Rachelle Courtney
- The Jitterbugs
- Hilary Welch
- Nicole Tan
- The Crooners: Rick Kish & Connor Boa
- Laurraine Sigouin
- Scott Bollert
JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL (SOLO or GROUP)
- The Jazz Collective
- Seth McNall Sextet
- Mark Swan’s Good Hang
- Juice Joint
- London Jazz Orchestra
- Baddest Big Band
- Aitken l Ladd l Peacock
LATIN
- Ana De México
- Descortés
- J David
- Simple Reflections for Artists
- Sofi R
- Dau Brazil
- Andrés Valencia
LIVE MUSIC VENUE
- Richmond Tavern
- Palasad Social Bowl
- Eastside Bar & Grill
- The Bunker Performance Lounge (Stratford)
- Aeolian Hall
- Pier Side (Port Stanley)
- The Wortley Roadhouse
- FitzRays
- Mustang Sally’s
- Quiet Earth
METAL
- Falls For the Elderly
- Abandoned Souls
- Prosector
- Dead Days
- Quiet Mind
- No Exceptions
- Crowning Kings
POP
- Drives the Common Man
- Addi John
- Tean Dream
- The Sunshine Makers
- Bella Rosa
- Justin Maki
- Lua Sol
PUNK
- Mvll Crimes
- Moore Ave
- Polluted
- Full Throttle
- Set To Go!
- 4HateU8
- Junko Daydream
ROCK
- Status Non Status
- Pro Wrestling the Band
- No Exceptions
- Thunder Queens
- Wabi Sabis
- Pot is Drugs
- Texas King
WORLD MUSIC
- Brent Jones
- V Merchant
- Mas Aya
- Rachel McGarry
- Anddre Mafra
- Doreño
- Emily Jean Flack
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