Galician music shines once again: the 13th edition of the Martín Códax Music Awards kicks off, featuring 15 categories that will recognize the musical talent of our region.
Galician music takes center stage once again with the opening of the The 13th Annual Martín Códax Music Awards. From March 2 to 22, artists and bands can submit their nominations for these awards, which celebrate the diversity and richness of Galicia’s music scene. The awards ceremony will take place on May 27 at the Pazo da Cultura in Pontevedra, reaffirming once again the importance of these awards as a platform for promoting Galician musical creativity.
Official presentation in Santiago de Compostela
The Sala Riquela in Santiago de Compostela hosted the official presentation of the 13th edition yesterday, attended by representatives from Músicas ao Vivo, the Galician Agency for Cultural Industries (AGADIC), the City Council of Pontevedra, the Provincial Council of Pontevedra, and Bodegas Martín Códax.
During the event, Sheila Patricia, president of Músicas ao Vivo, and Xavi Castro, vice president, highlighted the importance of the awards in raising the profile of Galician music and encouraged artists and bands to sign up.
Pablo Buján, the winery’s sales director, emphasized our commitment to culture and our support for Galician music. Eva Villaverde, deputy mayor of the City Council of Pontevedra, and Jorge Cubela, councilor for Culture, Youth, and Demographic Challenges at the Provincial Council of Pontevedra, both emphasized the importance of institutional collaboration in promoting the music sector. Jacobo Sutil, director of AGADIC, highlighted the public’s participation in the voting as a way to raise the profile of the professionals who make music in Galicia.
Diversity and Professionalization in the Sector
The 13th edition will feature a total of 15 musical categories spanning styles as diverse as pop and indie; rock and punk; blues, funk, and soul; metal and heavy metal; singer-songwriter music; urban music; world music and fusion; electronic music; classical and contemporary music; jazz and improvised music; traditional music; folk music; children’s music; orchestras, groups, and festival music; and popular music bands.
In addition, the special “Emerging Artist” category remains, focusing on new projects with less than three years of experience and no more than one album released. The Organistrum Awards will recognize the work of venues, festivals, and music media projects, and an Honorary “Músicas ao Vivo” Award will be presented to an artist with an outstanding career in Galician music.
In total, 48 finalists will be announced and 20 awards presented at the final gala, promoting the professionalization and visibility of the sector.
Schedule for the 13th edition
This year’s lineup will set the tone for the Galician music scene this spring:
- Registration: March 2–22 at premiosmartincodaxdamusica.gal
- Jury voting (Phase 1): March 30–April 24
- Graduation Party: May 6 at Bodegas Martín Códax
- Voting by members and the public (Phase 2): May 7–24
- Closing Gala: May 27 at the Pazo da Cultura in Pontevedra
The voting system consists of two phases: an initial professional phase conducted by a panel of experts, and a second phase open to the public and members of Músicas ao Vivo, with each phase accounting for 50% of the total score.
A tribute to Galicia’s intangible cultural heritage
Coinciding with its 13th edition, this year’s event will pay tribute to the intangible heritage linked to the legends and superstitions that are part of Galician culture. The gala will be streamed on the agalega.gal platform and on the Músicas ao Vivo YouTube channel, allowing the public to follow the celebration closely.
The Martín Códax Music Awards, organized by Músicas ao Vivo in collaboration with Bodegas Martín Códax, the City Council of Pontevedra, AGADIC-Xunta de Galicia, and the Provincial Council of Pontevedra, continue to serve as a benchmark for the industry, promoting creativity, professionalization, and the internationalization of Galician music.
The 13th edition is kicking off, and Galician music is shining once again!