Celebrating Excellence of the 2025 MiMc Music Awards
Toronto, ON
Announcing the Winners
On December 12th, we officially announced the winners of this year’s MiMc Music Awards, marking the culmination of an extraordinary year for independent music in Canada.
This year was truly significant. The sheer volume of submissions and the exceptional level of craft made it one of our most competitive seasons yet. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every artist who submitted their work. Your dedication, talent, and the effort you put into creating original music are what drive our community forward.
We also owe a debt of gratitude to our panel of adjudicators. They took on the monumental task of reviewing hours of music to find the best among so much talent. Their expertise and commitment were vital in honoring the high standards of the MiMc community.
And the Winners Are…
Grand Prize
Shawnee Kish
~ Mercy
@shawneekish
2nd Prize
Ty Wilson
~ Chasing Headlights
@tywilsonmusic
3rd Prize
Bruce Coughlan
~ Yesterday’s News
@songsmithbruce
Jessica Lockwood
~ While I’m Still Young
@jessicalockwoodmusic
Rising Star
Miss McLeod
~ Brand New Car
@miss_mcleod
Rising Star
Danny Baylen
~ I’m Glad You Stayed
@dannybaylen
Hear Them Now!
The MiMc Music Awards 2025 Winners are available to hear on our
What’s Next?
To our winners: Congratulations on this incredible achievement! Your work represents the very best of Canadian independent music.
To all the participants: Please continue to create, share, and push the boundaries of your sound.
The MiMc Community is here to support you every step of the way.
Stay tuned as we feature deep dives into each winner’s journey and their award-winning tracks in the coming weeks!
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