Women In Music Canada - Career Achievement Recipient 2026
Simone to receive the prestegious award March 4, 2026!
WOMEN IN MUSIC CANADA ANNOUNCES THE 2026 HONOURS NOMINEES 4th ANNUAL HONOURS CELEBRATION TAKES PLACE MARCH 5 AT TORONTO’S QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE
"Incredibly honoured to be acknowledged for my years of contribution to Canadian Music! This means so much. Thank you Women In Music Canada for this beautiful moment and acknowledgment " - Simone
TORONTO, ON – January 23, 2026 – The 4th Annual Women In Music Canada Honours returns to Toronto’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Thursday, March 5th. An evening of community, celebration and inspiration, the event’s festivities include the announcement of 2026 Honours recipients and recognizing Career Achievement Award recipients – Simone Denny, Sharon Hinds, Ava Kobrinsky, Sarah Lutz and Patti-Anne Tarlton. New this year will be an honouree named for the category of Excellence in Sound Production (Presented by Fearless Creative, Music Publishers Canada and National Arts Centre).
Hosted by CBC’s Saroja Coelho, the night will include performances by Billianne, Annabel Oreste, DJ Me Time and Simar. An afterparty at Annabel’s (upstairs from the Queen Elizabeth Theatre) will take place at the conclusion of the event. Tickets are available for purchase here.
“Women In Music Canada Honours stands for more than awards — it reflects a commitment to equity, visibility and opportunity for women and gender-diverse professionals at every level of the music industry,” says Jamelia Campbell, Chair, Women In Music Canada Board of Directors Honours Committee. “This year’s submissions speak to an extraordinary level of talent, creativity, and leadership, and we look forward to recognizing those whose work is strengthening our industry and our shared cultural landscape.”
The WIM Canada Honours program is designed to celebrate and support Canadian innovators and creators who have had outstanding success in their field in the eligibility year (December 2024 through December 2025 for the annual based categories). The 2026 honourees will receive gift packages from event partners and women-owned Canadian businesses.
The 2026 list of nominees began with an open call for submissions which included 490 entries. The nominees and honourees were determined through a juried process including category juries, with a total of 43 industry jurors weighing in, and verified by the Women In Music Canada Board of Directors Honours Committee. Submissions for consideration were made by the prospective honouree or another Canadian colleague. The final honouree recipients will be curated from the list of nominees by a finalist jury, with the Artist of the Year category being decided on by public vote – cast your vote here: https://womeninmusic.ca
The Honours Event caps off a week of activities recognizing and celebrating International Women’s Week. Toronto will host the 2026 Global Summit, which takes place March 2-4, 2026 at The Allied Music Centre and TD Music Hall. Bringing together women and gender-diverse leaders from across the global music industry, this 3-day event focuses on interactive and inspiring programming that includes panels and keynotes, workshops and mentorship, networking and community building, as well as a songwriting round. For more information or to register to attend visit Women in Music Canada’s website https://womeninmusic.ca
INSPIRE AWARDS: INTERNATIONAL ICON AWARD!
Simone is truly honoured to be the recipient of the 2025 INSPIRE Awards International Icon Award.
"Presented annually by the Board of Directors on INSPIRE Awards, the International Icon Award honours an individual whose work, on the global stage, has uplifted and advanced the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The Recipient is selected each year by the Board in recognition of their lasting international impact, visibility, and leadership."
Please visit the INSPIRE Awards site at: InspireAwards.ca
black actors film guild canada -LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD!
Simone to receive the prestegious award feb. 14, 2026!
"Looking forward to receiving this Lifetime Achievement Award in person February 14th. Thank you so much black actors film guild canada for this acknowledgement and honour!" - Simone
A legend. A legacy. A voice that shaped generations.
The 3rd Canadian Black Screen Awards proudly honour Simone Denny — four-time Juno Award winner and seven-time Juno Award nominee — with the 2026 CBS Awards Lifetime Achievement Award.
From groundbreaking music to cultural influence that transcends borders, Simone Denny's contribution to Canada's creative identity is undeniable. Her artistry, excellence, and impact continue to inspire generations of performers and storytellers.
Honouring a Canadian Legend during Black History. www.bafgcanada.com
CBC Radio "The Bloc" Presents: February Flowers Simone Denny
"Born in Toronto to Guyanese parents, Simone Denny grew up immersed in music. Though music wasn’t her first passion, a Grade 6 talent show changed everything, launching her journey into formal opera training, R&B and dance, all which eventually led to her first Juno nod in the ’90s.
As the lead vocalist for Toronto Eurodance group Love Inc., Denny delivered major hits including the Juno-winning single Broken Bones, and the platinum hit You’re a Superstar. Denny remains a beloved icon for her contributions to Canadian dance music in the ‘90s and beyond."
Hear the full February Flowers feature at: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-479-the-block/clip/16195648-february-flowers-simone-denny
LEGENDARY EL MOCAMBO ADDS SIMONE TO THEIR WALK OF FAME
ANOTHER CAREER HIGHLIGHT!
Torontos' legendary El Mocambo club have added Simone to their Canadian Music Walk Of Fame stairwell!
The El Mocambo has been home to some of the city's most legendary performances by the world's biggest bands. This is truly an honour for Simone to be added into the venue's incredible history alongside Canada's biggest and most exciting Artists!
Music for Secret Agents - Live In Concert
LIVE jazz performances!
Simone is excited to be part of these fantastic live jazz performances this October in Ontario, Canada! Music for Secret Agents - Live In Concert - 3 special events/concerts: Oct. 14 in Markham, Oct. 15 in Lindsay and Oct. 17 in Hamilton. Get your tickets now!
OCT 14 - Markham, Ontario
Tickets: https://Inkd.in/gjWiR2zG
OCT 15 - Lindsay, Ontario
Tickets: https://Inkd.in/gkq2_HjN
OCT 17 - Hamilton, Ontario
Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gH6ykuit
Simone Denny ON THE COVER OF SMJ MAGAZINE!
Exciting news as we begin the new month of November - Simone Denny graces the cover of the fall 2024 issue #43 edition of SMJ magazine!
Be sure to pick up the issue to read a full feature on Simone!
Visit the SMJ website for more details: www.smjmag.com
NEW SPY SOUNDTRACK SINGLE JUST RELEASED!
JUST ANNOUNCED!
Vesuvius Music just dropped a single from the incredible Simone Denny, "Who Can You Trust," from the hilarious Melissa McCarthy movie SPY!
Simone Denny's soulful powerhouse vocals are just killer, and the song features Alison Young - Saxophone and was produced by the brilliant Jono Grant.
And you can see SIMONE perform it LIVE on October 16th at Koerner Hall in Toronto as part of the JAZZ.FM91 fundraiser.
I hope you will come celebrate and enjoy all of this talent!!
🎧 Listen to the single here: https://song.link/who-can-you-trust
🎟️ Grab your tickets for Oct 16th: VESUVIUSMUSIC.COM
📄 And check out the full story here: https://vesuviusmusic.com/so/78P8qSy8u?languageTag=en
Simone Denny TO RECEIVE TINFF Lifetime Achievement Award
Simone Denny, A Canadian Legendary Singer, Will Be Honoured with the TINFF Lifetime Achievement Award In 2024.
The Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) is pleased to announce Simone Denny, a seven-time nominee and four-time Juno Award-winning singer, as the recipient of the 2024 TINFF—Kobe Bryant Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be presented on September 14 at the eight TINFF Red Carpet Gala Awards.
The selection committee chose Simone Denny for the TINFF’s highest recognition due to her many accomplishments and demonstration in excellence, adherence to the highest ethical standards, integrity, and civic and social responsibility, both within and beyond the film, music, media, and entertainment sectors.
Simone Denny’s accomplishments sealing her status as a Canadian music legend include being a seven-time nominated and four-time Juno Award-winning, five-time Billboard Dance Chart-topping vocalist for acts including the Gold and Platinum-selling Love Inc., as well as BKS and Widelife, a Toronto-based Simone Denny’s powerhouse vocals drive a prolific list of songs beloved around the world. Among those late-night international club anthems are: You’re A Superstar, Broken Bones, Astroplane, Who Do You Love, Into The Night, Here Comes The Sunshine, I Don’t Want You, Cliché; and she is also the voice of TV’s original Queer Eye For The Straight Guy theme, All Things (Just Keep Getting Better).
Every year, TINFF recognizes individuals from both within and outside our community. This year, Simone Denny is one of just a few people in her industry to get this recognition.
The Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF) is a non-profit organization in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that promotes diversity and inclusion. TINFF is listed on IMDb, and it’s a Telefilm Canada Qualifying festival. The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television (the Canadian Oscars equivalent) accredited TINFF as a Canadian Screen Awards Qualifying Festival. Canadian Heritage, Ontario Creates, Telefilm Canada, the Canada Media Funds, and the City of Brampton are among TINFF's federal, provincial, and municipal sponsors and partners, as well as Chazz Financial Inc., our corporate partner and sponsor of this award.
For more visit the TINFF.Net website.
RICK CAMPANELLI'S ULTIMATE 90s BASH TOUR!
JUST ANNOUNCED!
Legendary Much Music VJ Rick "The Temp" Campanelli hosts the greatest '90s / '00s show featuring Simone Denny (Formerly of Love Inc) known for hits like Superstar and Broken Bones. Also featuring Choclair and his classic hits Let's Ride and Rubbin. The night will introduce to you the best 90s cover band in Canada, WING NIGHT.
Nov 1st - Cornwall - The Port Theater
Nov 2nd - Peterborough - The Venue
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rick-campanellis-ultimate-90s-experience-tickets-970237425257?aff=oddtdtcreator
Nov 3rd - Ottawa - Brass Monkey
FIRST SHOW OF 2024 ANNOUNCED!
FRIDAY APRIL 5, 2024 - GROUND CONTROL, TORONTO
Simone will be joinging Canadian pop dance legends KON KAN and legendary DJ TARZAN DAN for an unforgettable throwback night at Toronto's new Ground Control Club (1279 Queen St. W.)
TICKETS AND EVENT INFORMATION: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kon-kan-live-simone-denny-love-inc-tba-tarzan-dan-dj-lazarus-tickets-796329070687?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
2023 POZTO AWARDS
TUESDAY DECEMBER 12 - EL MOCAMBO, TORONTO
Simone will be making an appearance at the 2023 POZTO AWARDS to help celebrate this fantastic organization and her very good friend (and the other half of the Simone And Shaun Podcast team), SiriusXM's Shaun Proulx!
FIFA 24
'SUPERSTAR' ADDED TO FIFA 24 SOUNDTRACK!
Simone's international chart topping 2022 remake of 'Superstar' along with DJ Micky Modelle and Belters Only has just been added to the upcoming FIFA 24 videogame soundtrack!