What to know
- Billboard Women in Music Canada returns to Toronto on Nov. 24 at REBEL for its third year.
- Cardi B, Summer Walker, Bebe Rexha, Chxrry, Tia Wood and BLOND:ISH are among this year’s honourees.
- Canadian singer Sofia Camara will perform, while The Beaches’ Leandra Earl and Kylie Miller will host.
- Tickets start at $215 for individual balcony admission, while tables for eight with dinner start at $5,000.
Billboard Women in Music Canada is gearing up for another star-studded ceremony celebrating homegrown and international talent, and fans will have a chance to join in on the festivities.
The awards ceremony is set to take place on Nov. 24 at REBEL in Toronto, bringing together some of the most talented, influential and powerful women in the music industry.
Now in its third year, the event is once again bringing out some of the biggest names in music for a night of recognition and celebration in Toronto.
This year’s honourees include local talent like Toronto’s own Chxrry, who recently wrapped up her first headlining tour, The Ego Tour, alongside international stars like rapper Cardi B, who brought her first-ever headlining tour, the Am I The Drama? Tour to the city earlier this year.
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As is tradition with Billboard events, several awards will be presented throughout the evening. This year’s honourees include:
- Cardi B – Global Woman of the Year
- Summer Walker – Global Visionary Award
- Bebe Rexha – Global Hitmaker Award
- Chxrry – Rising Star
- Melissa Bubb-Clarke – Executive of the Year (Chief Commercial Officer, Live Nation Canada)
- Kristy Fletcher – Impact Award (President of MusiCounts and COO of CARAS)
- Tia Wood – Trailblazer Award
- BLOND:ISH – Innovator Award
Shining a spotlight on homegrown artists
Among the Canadian honourees are Tia Wood, BLOND:ISH and Chxrry.
BLOND:ISH is a Canadian DJ and producer who released her sophomore album, Never Walk Alone, last year.
Meanwhile, Tia Wood is a Cree and Salish singer who earned a nomination for Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year at the 2025 JUNO Awards for her EP, Pretty Red Bird.
Of course, no music awards ceremony would be complete without live performances. Canadian pop singer Sofia Camara has been announced as one of the night’s performers, bringing her music to the stage for attendees.
Camara was also nominated for Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 2026 JUNO Awards.
The ceremony will be hosted by Leandra Earl and Kylie Miller of The Beaches. Last year, the Canadian rock band was recognized as Billboard Women in Music Canada’s Women of the Year.
For fans hoping to attend, table packages are available for $5,000 and include eight seats and dinner.
Individual general admission balcony tickets are also available for $215. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., with the ceremony beginning at 5:30 p.m.
