About BVSM Awards
The inaugural year of the awards in 2015, we recognised Lifetime Achievers across all the categories. A selection committee identified the awardees in consultation with other stakeholders. A nomination and adjudication process was adopted for the awards starting in 2017 at the Soweto Theatre. The 2019 award ceremony was held on the 15th of march 2020 at the Soweto Theatre as well. The awards cover a wide range of genres including Jazz, Hip-Hop, Gospel, Maskandi, Mbaqanga, Boeremusiek, Gospel and Kwaito .
The awards also consider gender parity as well as recognising the golden oldies from the past decades (1960s to 2000) while also taking into cognisance the growing talent in contemporary music. The 4th installment of these awards was meant to be held in 2021 but due to covid, the awards were postponed to 2023. The awards recognised session musicians and backing vocalist who worked on songs during the period of 2000 -2005. We are due to hold the 5th installment of the awards later this year as we return this event to its usual scheduling which will recognise session musicians and backing vocalist who worked on songs during the period of 2006 -2010 .