We Are Moving the Needle Announces Host, Honorees, and Performances for 2026 Resonator Awards
The ceremony will take place on January 27 at Chaplin Studios in Los Angeles.
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.”
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.”
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.”
We Are Moving The Needle
Resonator Awards Ceremony
Fred Armisen
Chappell Roan
Roger Davies
Emily Lazar
Chaka Khan
St. Vincent
HAIM
FLO
Visibility For Behind-The-Scenes Creators
Gender Balance In Music
Non-Profit Leadership
Diversifying Awards Bodies
Artist-Led Community Support
Awards
Industry Awards
Artist Management
Non-Profit Partnership
Gender Equity In Music
United States
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This article was written from a press release provided by WAMTN.
We covered it because the Resonator Awards are becoming a major touchpoint of the music industry.
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