Welcome!

How does my band get nominated for a Music Award in 2013?
We try our best to keep up to date with all the local bands in San Diego, but that isn't always possible. If you would like to submit your band for consideration for the 2013 SDMA's, please send a physical copy of your album to the address below. The album must be released between June 16, 2012 and June 15, 2013 to be eligible. Additionally, be sure to add the San Diego Music Foundation to your media list and follow us on Facebook!

San Diego Music Foundation
Attn: Music Awards Submissions
3047 University Ave. Ste. 202
San Diego, CA 92104


Congratulations to all the 2012 San Diego Music Awards nominees!

This year's winners can be viewed here.



San Diego Music Awards 2012 Commercial 
Check out this year's SDMA commercial. Special thanks to Marc Balanky Photography for putting this together!



Lifetime Award Recipient
We are proud to announce that this year's Lifetime Award will go to jazz pianist Mike Wofford. 

Click here to read more about his achievements as a jazz musician. 



 Courage in Music Recipient
 We are proud to announce that this year's Courage in Music Award will go to blues singer Candye Kane.

 Click here to read more about her achievements as an artist.








Showcase Series Events:


Wednesday, August 1st 

Belly Up Tavern | $6

The Burning of Rome | Kevin Martin Band | Italian Japanese | Inspired Flight 

Click here to by tickets 


Saturday, August 4th 

Bar Pink | $5 at the door

Cuckoo Chaos | Maren Parusel | Hills Like Elephants 


Sunday, August 5th 

The Casbah | $6 at the door

Nervous Wreckords | The Howls 


Thursday, August 9th 

TNT at MCASD Downtown | $10 at the door 

Mrs. Magician 


Friday, August 10th 

The Griffin | $6 at the door

Coda Reactor | Children of Nova | The Beautiful View | Low Volts | Jesse LaMonaca & The Dime Novels




San Diego Music Awards Charity Softball Game
Come out on August 11th for a day of fun and to help support a great cause. 

Kearny Mesa Recreation Center - Field 10
3170 Armstrong Street, San Diego, CA 92111
Warm up begins at Noon - Games start at 1pm

We are not taking registrations online anymore, but it's not too late to play - come on down to the field after noon and you can pay when you get there or just hang out and watch.
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In the News

Enjoy the San Diego Music Awards in style with a room at Humphrey's Half Moon Inn. A limited number of single/double occupancy rooms are available at the discounted rate of $159. To make your reservation call the reservations department at (800) 542-7400 Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm and mention the San Diego Music Awards. For complete details download the flyer by clicking here. 
Get A Sweet Humphrey's Room Deal!
Buy a VIP Table and enjoy the 2011 San Diego Music Awards from the best seat in the house - just steps from the stage at Humphrey's by the Bay.  VIP guests also enjoy waitress service at their table and a goodie bag full of tickets, gift certificates and treats from local businesses.  Additionally, 100% of your ticket purchase goes directly to the Taylor Guitars for Schools Programs which has benefited over 20,000 students in San Diego County.  
Get Your Vip Info Right Here!