Cart
0
0.00 XCD
ABOUT DMA
The Dominica Music Awards was founded by Creole Heartbeat to honor and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Dominican musicians, producers, songwriters, engineers, poets, radio and TV personalities, and cultural ambassadors who have made a lasting contribution to the island's musical and cultural landscape.
Established in 2020, Creole Heartbeat has become one of Dominica's leading cultural institutions—dedicated to preserving, promoting, and advancing the island's creative industries through media, music, and cultural exchange.
The creation of the Dominica Music Awards represents a continuation of that mission: to give national and regional recognition to the artists and professionals shaping Dominica's sound and creative identity.
Organized by Creole Heartbeat under the leadership of Ambassador Leroy Wadix Charles, the Awards stand as the nation's most prestigious recognition of musical excellence—a credible, peer-recognized honor celebrating talent across genres such as Bouyon, Cadence-Lypso, Calypso, Reggae, Gospel, and more.
Beyond celebration, the Awards serve as a catalyst for professional growth, education, and cultural development—ensuring that music remains a driving force in Dominica's creative economy and a proud symbol of national identity.
Each year, awardees will be selected across multiple categories and recognized for their remarkable impact on Dominica's music and culture. The winners are honored at the grand Dominica Music Awards Ceremony, an elegant showcase of rhythm, pride, and excellence.
The Dominica Music Awards 2025 stands as a landmark celebration, a grand showcase of rhythm, heritage, and excellence. This prestigious cultural event unites artists, producers, musicians, and fans from across Dominica and the diaspora in one unforgettable evening dedicated to honoring Dominican music in all its forms.
Hosted at the elegant InterContinental Hotel, Dominica, the ceremony transforms the venue into a stage of national pride and artistic brilliance, echoing the vibrant sounds that define the island's soul.
To be held annually on the first Saturday in January, the Dominica Music Awards officially marks the opening of the Creative Season, inspiring, encouraging, and recognizing the invaluable contributions of stakeholders within Dominica's creative industry.
From Carnival to Jazz 'n Creole to the World Creole Music Festival, we come together to celebrate, honor, and highlight our rich creative culture and the Dominica Music Awards stands proudly at the heart of this continuum, paying tribute to the rhythm and resilience of our people.
Vision
To establish the Dominica Music Awards as the premier platform for celebrating and elevating Dominican music, culture, and creativity, inspiring national pride, unity, and global recognition for the island's musical excellence.
Mission
The Dominica Music Awards exists to recognize and reward outstanding contributions within Dominica's music industry, celebrating excellence across genres such as Bouyon, Cadence-Lypso, Calypso, Reggae, Gospel, and more.
It serves as a dynamic platform to showcase the depth, diversity, and creativity of Dominican musicians, composers, and producers who have shaped the island's soundscape and influenced the region's musical evolution.
Through acknowledgment, education, and exposure, the Awards aim to empower artists, encourage innovation, and strengthen the creative ecosystem that drives Dominica's cultural and economic growth.
Key Objectives
- Expand the professional visibility, revenue, and market access of Dominican artists in the Creole World.
- Equip artists with tools to own, license, and monetize their music and brand globally.
- Support emerging and veteran talent equally — ensuring sustainability and dignity in their creative careers.
Our Mandate:
- Develop a governing structure and long-term roadmap for the DMA.
- Ensure balanced recognition — popular, emerging, and veteran artists are equally supported.
- Embed educational programming on rights management, branding, and market preparation.
- Prepare the platform and infrastructure for the eventual launch of the Creole Music Awards (CMA).
Event Highlights
Red Carpet & Arrival Reception –
6:00 PM
An elegant welcome experience featuring media coverage, artist interviews, and
photo opportunities, setting the tone for an unforgettable evening of prestige
and celebration.
Awards Ceremony & Live
Performances – 7:30 PM
A night of dynamic performances, award presentations, and emotional moments
that capture the true spirit of Dominica's music and its powerful influence
across the region.
Special Tributes
Honoring the legends, pioneers, and cultural icons who paved the way for
Dominica's musical excellence, celebrating their lasting impact on our nation's
creative journey.
Audience
The Dominica Music Awards 2025 will attract a vibrant cross-section of Dominica's creative and professional community—artists, producers, students, cultural leaders, entrepreneurs, and music enthusiasts—all united by the rhythmic heartbeat of the nation.
This distinguished audience represents the spirit of Dominica's cultural evolution: individuals who live, create, and celebrate music as an expression of identity and pride.
The evening promises an atmosphere of elegance, excitement, and national unity, capturing the timeless energy of Dominican rhythm and the essence of Creole heritage.
Dominica's Creative Sector: The Pulse of a Nation
Dominica's creative sector is the lifeblood of our national identity, a vibrant, unstoppable force that tells our stories, preserves our language, and strengthens the cultural economy that binds our people together. From the pulsating rhythms of Bouyon to the timeless melodies of Cadence-Lypso, Dominican music continues to bridge generations and connect our people at home and across the global diaspora.
The Dominica Music Awards (DMA) stands as both a mirror and a catalyst:
-
A mirror that reflects the brilliance, resilience, and artistry of our musicians.
-
A catalyst that ignites new talent, inspires innovation, and fuels long-term industry growth.
By recognizing the achievements of our artists, producers, writers, engineers, and cultural entrepreneurs, the DMA contributes directly to our national goal of building a sustainable creative economy—one aligned with Dominica's wider vision for cultural preservation, tourism expansion, and youth empowerment.
DMA is an Opportunity to Package Dominica's Creative Industry
The Dominica Music Awards presents an unprecedented opportunity to package, refine, and elevate the creative industry as a formidable economic pillar. It encourages our artists to prepare their music for regional and international consumption, establish global standards, and embrace the value of intellectual property, branding, and creative excellence.
The Awards help position Dominica's music as a world-class export, reaching audiences from the Caribbean to Africa to Europe, and giving our artists the platform they deserve.
The Creole Space: Dominica's Gift to the World
Dominica is the purest, freest Creole nation in the world, unrestricted in expression, limitless in creativity, and surrounded by the majestic backdrop of Mother Nature herself.
The DMA celebrates this "Creole Space":
-
A space where authenticity thrives.
-
A space where art is created in its most natural form.
-
A space where all Creole people can come to experience genuine culture, music, rhythm, and spirit.
It is our simple way of life, our warmth, our humility, our connection to nature, that captivates visitors and inspires artists. In Dominica, music is not manufactured; it is born from the land, the people, and the rhythm of everyday life.
A Testament of Development, Unity & Pride
The Dominica Music Awards stands as a proud testament to our national belief that music and culture are not just expressions, they are engines of development, unity, and pride.
Through the Awards, we honor the guardians of our cultural legacy, uplift emerging voices, and strengthen the foundation for a creative future where Dominican talent can shine on the world stage.