Скачать или смотреть The Wavy Awards 2025 recap

This doesn't have everything in it, but it's a fun recap ICYMI

“It’s like The Grammys, but for emerging artists,” says founder Rebecca Autumn Sansom when asked what The Wavys are.

Over 5 years, the vision has grown into an authentically inclusive awards ceremony celebrating artists overlooked by mainstream gatekeepers. If you’re part of the Wavy community and feel pushed to the margins—we got you.

The Wavys is a protest now, and we’re more determined than ever to grow our shared mission and build a truly Wavy World.

Big thanks to @madein_ny and @shira_gans for championing artists like us, and to partners @keychangeus @radicle.wine @thepenthousenyc.

Goldilocks crushed hosting her first-ever awards show—book her if you need an emcee! @yesiamgoldilocks

This was our first year trying a new venue vibe at @quadstudiosnyc, a legendary hip hop studio (with its own documentary!). We learned a lot—what did you think?

Shoutout to our team who held it down despite being understaffed—@stephaniemaemusic, @adsume, Torin, @harpercommajon, Gabe, @nav.angl (who also DJ’d!), @planetbinx, @3planetstudio, and more. On the design/business side: @jennynward, @cljaymes, @a.fort_05, @rebeccautumn_, and @mthemyth.

Press is coming from @westwardbeans, red carpet shots from @ward8studios, interviews from @yoshisings1, coverage by @karissaakelly and Wavy Music News, plus @goldenpoppymusic for sharing your artists.

Thank you presenters, performers, winners, and nominees for making the trip to NYC. There’s a survey on the site now (we probably know what you’ll say, but share anyway!). And become a member—we need 1,000 monthly to hire part-time staff!