We Are Moving the Needle Announces Host, Honorees, and Performances for 2026 Resonator Awards

We Are Moving the Needle (WAMTN), an organization dedicated to supporting women, trans, and non-binary producers and engineers, has announced new details for the upcoming Resonator Awards Ceremony. Comedian, writer, producer, and musician Fred Armisen will host, while performances and awards will be given to prominent names throughout numerous facets of the music industry.

Who will be there:

• Chappell Roan will receive the Harmonizer Award for using music to “leverage social change.”

• Roger Davies, who has managed Cher, Sade, Tina Turner, Janet Jackson, and P!nk, will receive the Transformer Award, which is given to “a true changemaker.”

• Chaka Khan, St. Vincent, HAIM, Amy Allen, Gena Johnson, Jayda Love, Bella Blasko, and many more are among the other honorees.

• FLO, Greg Kurstin, Jim James, Lucius, Sia, Thundercat, Victoria Canal, and more will perform at the ceremony.

What they said:

• GRAMMY-winning mastering engineer and WAMTN Founder Emily Lazar: “We Are Moving The Needle is about strengthening the music industry so creators can thrive on their own terms. The Resonator Awards are a reflection of that mission—honoring not only remarkable artistry, but the shared commitment to building an industry that lives up to its values.”