Board Meeting
2025-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | WI
Join us for the upcoming Madison Area Music Awards Board Meeting, held at the Landmark Building.
Monday, November 3, 2025
All board members and invited guests are encouraged to attend. We’ll be discussing key updates, upcoming events, and committee progress.

Tone Madison Presents: MAMA New Artist Listening Room
2025-11-29 19:00 - 2025-11-30 00:00 | Harmony Bar and Grill, 2201 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
MAMA is thrilled to partner with Tone Madison to bring NEW and lesser known bands and artists to your attention! Join us 11/29/25 as we gather at Harmony Bar to check out new music and talent, get to know the Artists, and get lots of fresh nominations in for the awards show next year. Doors open at 7PM, show starts at 8Pm, $10 suggested. More details to come!

Hall of Fame/Lifetime Achievement Banquet
2026-02-15 16:00 - 19:00 | East Side Club, 3735 Monona Drive, Madison, WI, 53714, United States
The Madison Area Music Association (MAMA) invites the local music community to come together at the East Side Club on Sunday February 15th for an event that serves as a formal recognition of the MAMA “Hall of Fame” and “Lifetime Achievement” Award recipients from 2019-2022. Join MAMA in honoring their dedication to the craft and their impact on Madison’s music landscape.
This special event will be held from 4pm to 7pm – and will feature a social hour with beer and pizza, award presentations with host Jimmy Voegeli, and an hour-long performance by Madison Mystery Tour featuring Sean Michael Dargan & Special Guests.
Hall of Fame Inductees:
Lords of the Trident / Performer – Hard Rock/Metal
Mike Zirkel / Studio Engineer
Lonya Nenashev / Live Sound Engineer
Joey B. Banks / Instrumentalist – Drum Kit
Kayla Kush / Performer – DJ
John Christensen / Instrumentalist – String Bass
B-Side Records / Local Music Record Store
High Noon Saloon / Local Live Music Venue
WORT / Local Music Radio Station
Isthmus / Local Music Publication/Blog
Lifetime Achievement Awards:
Robert J. Conaway
Michael Massey
$10 Suggested donation to MAMA

MAMA Cares Annual Fundraiser
2026-03-29 15:00 - 20:00 | High Noon Saloon, 701 E. Washington Ave, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Thanks to the kindness of its donors, MAMA Cares continues to make a big difference for the musicians who give so much to the local music scene, helping to cover costs in times of crisis. Join us for our annual MAMA Cares fundraiser at High Noon Saloon on 3/29/25, 3:00PM-8:00PM, and stay locked in to MAMA for updates on lineup and outstanding silent auction items!

2026 MAMA Awards
2026-06-07 17:30 - 21:30 | Atwood Music Hall, 1925 Winnebago St, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
It’s the main event, the 2026 MAMA Awards! We’re so excited to be returning to the beautiful Atwood Music Hall for our annual awards show, to honor the outstanding work of those in our music community and to celebrate all things local music. More details to come, including lineup and ticket link, but for now – SAVE THE DATE! June 7th, 2025
