2026 WCMA FACTOR-Funded Winners
Congratulations all nominees and performers and an extra special congratulations to the 13 FACTOR-Funded winners:
View FACTOR’s full Western Canadian Music Awards video here.
ARTIST AWARD WINNERS:
Pop Artist of the Year: Begonia
Blues Artist of the Year: Blue Moon Marquee
Global Artist of the Year: Empanadas Ilegales
Indigenous Artist of the Year: FONTINE
Rock Artist of the Year: FONTINE
Recording of the Year: Foxwarren
BreakOut Artist of the Year: Jake Vaadeland
Country Artist of the Year: Jess Moskaluke
R&B Artist of the Year: Katie Tupper
Songwriter(s) of the Year : Mariel Buckley
Electronic & Dance Artist of the Year: WHIPPED CREAM
Jazz Artist of the Year: Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra
INDUSTRY AWARD WINNERS:
Community Excellence Award: Folk on the Rocks
Impact in Artist Development: Birthday Cake Records
Impact in Music Marketing: Birthday Cake Records
Impact in Live Music: Paquin Artists Agency