2026 SONA Awards

Join us for the 2026 SONA Awards, where we’re thrilled to honor Annie Lennox as Artist Songwriter Icon; Tom Morello with the Freedom of Expression Warrior Award; Desmond Child with the Songwriter Warrior Award; the Songwriting team behind KPop Demon Hunters with the inaugural Global Impact Award; and Laurent Hubert, CEO of Kobalt Music, as Executive of the Year! Bonnie McKee and Shane Stevens will return as hosts, and the night will include the exciting return of the TikTok-presented Black Carpet hosted by Daniel Wall, along with incredible performances to be announced. The evening will also include the live announcement of the 2026 Emerging Songwriter Award presented by YouTube Songwriters. All five nominees will find out alongside the audience who will receive this SONA community-voted honor! Last year’s Awards SOLD OUT! Get your tickets early and get ready to celebrate with us at the most songwriter-ly night of the year! For sponsorship opportunities, please contact: [email protected] WHEN: Thursday, October 29, 2026 WHERE: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90049 PARKING: Gratis parking in Herscher Hall. The North Parking Garage is located underground at the north end of the Skirball's main driveway, about 150 yards north of the Main Entrance. There is also parking on the East side of Sepulveda, directly across from the Skirball.