The Canadian Selah Music Awards 2026: Something to stop and think about

Now in its 2nd Year, the Canadian Selah Music Awards 2026 is growing from strength to strength. The Awards, created without borders, received musical submissions from over 45 countries, with Foreign Language Categories also, and over two days, many of those nominated attended the event in Calgary to participate in a series of workshops and the awards themselves. Uganda, Jamaica, the UK, Haiti, Mexico, Spain, Venezuela, the USA, as well as various parts of Canada.

Day one opened up with a wonderful time of praise and worship at the impressive First Alliance Church, followed by a Panel Discussion from Industry Professionals, moderated by the multi-talented Maxine Reyes, who flew in from Japan, where she now resides. Attendees also sat in on a songwriting session and learnt about the relevant Canadian music bodies to register with.

Multi-award-winning Praise & Worship Leader and Artist, Noel Robinson from the UK, also held a leadership workshop, sharing his knowledge and experience gained through years of serving in the house and touring around the world was priceless.
Other attendees from the UK included Joshua Kesler, nominated in 2 Categories. A former UK resident, now residing in Seattle, Toyin Adekale, was also a nominee.

The evening’s production was a well-attended night of praise and worship from some of the Nominees, with our very own Noel Robinson taking us through many of his well-known songs.

Day Two: The Awards themselves, held at the Martha Cohen Theatre, drew a packed house and featured a red-carpet reception. The musical moments from some of the nominees were well received; there were many categories to get through, as it truly is an international affair. The honorary recognitions highlighted the amazing work many are doing around the globe.

The UK’s Joshua Kesler picked up “Song of the Year” in the Reggae Category with “Thank You For The Cross.” and Noel Robinson was selected “Album of the Year” with “Change the Atmosphere”.

It was a wonderful moment for all who were awarded that night, hearing their testimonies and the personal sacrifices that accompany spending time, praying, and allowing God and the Holy Spirit to guide them in their gifting. The team is already preparing for 2027.

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