Since 2017, the Gala Dynastie has celebrated and highlighted the exceptional achievements of Black personalities in Québec who excel in the fields of media, arts, and culture. It pays tribute to the richness and diversity of Black talent that transcends borders, while highlighting their important contributions to these fields.
For this ninth edition, the media and culture components will be combined into a single gala, to be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Théâtre Maisonneuve in Montréal’s Place des Arts. The awards ceremony will be hosted by humorist Garihanna Jean-Louis.
A total of 850 applications were received for this edition. A panel of 30 professionals from the cultural, media, and arts industries was assembled to analyze all the entries, and select the finalists and winners in 17 categories.
The nominations were announced on Feb. 26, 2025, and here are the music-related ones:
Musical Artist or Group of the Year
- Mike Shabb
- Kama
- Dominique Fils-Aimé
- Chikoruss
- 3 Heures Prod
“World Music” Artist or Group of the Year
- Zal Sissokho
- Waahli
- Dee End
- Bèl Vyb
- Bel and Quinn
Artist with the Most International Impact
- Miles Greenberg
- Mélanie Demers
- High Klassified
- Dominique Fils-Aimé
- Karaba
For the full list of nominations, visit the Gala Dynastie website.
The public is invited to vote for their favourite finalist, and the one with the most votes will win the People’s Choice Award, to be announced during the April 26 Gala. You can vote on galadynastie.com until midnight on April 4, 2025.
This year, the Gala will be broadcast exclusively on the Natyf TV app throughout Québec, and will be preceded by a pre-Gala show hosted by Marième Ndiaye and Gaël Comtois at 6:00 p.m. ET. Live from the Black Carpet and backstage, the show will be broadcast on the Gala Dynastie Facebook page.
On 22 and 23 April, Old Montréal’s 8 Queen venue will host industry professionals attending the Sommet Dynastie, a gathering place for artists, media and other stakeholders in the music and cultural ecosystem of Afro-descendant communities where they can brainstorm on the current state of the industry and topics such as monetizing one’s brand or art, building media brands, culture as an economic lever, and preserving heritage. Discussions will also focus on new technologies, including artificial intelligence and augmented reality, and the role of art as a driver of social change.
The Dynasty Summit will also feature the Impact Hub, a dynamic space where emerging talent and professionals looking for opportunities can connect with cultural institutions and organizations. It will be the perfect opportunity to ask questions, explore funding options, discover programs tailored to your ambitions and get strategic advice to propel your career forward. SOCAN will host an information booth where attendees can find out about the benefits and services available to its members. Stop by and say hi!
You can register to attend the Sommet Dynastie here.