Photo of Ruth Lyon performing on stage at the Danny Awards. She is a white woman with long curly hair, wearing a light colored dress, while sitting in a wheelchair and singing into a microphone on a stand
Photo of Jude Kofie performing on a grand piano at The Danny Awards. Jude, an African-American adolescent, is wearing glasses and a grey suit.
Photo of a man with one arm and short hair playing the trumpet on stage at the 2024 Danny Awards.
Erin performs a song in American Sign Language

The Danny AwardsHonoring musicians with disabilities

Danny Award recipient James Ian sings on stage with his original music video playing in the background

About the showA stage for world-class artists

Every year we select exceptional musicians from around the globe to perform at the Danny Awards, showcasing the skill, passion, and creativity that thrives in our community. Special thanks to our Lead Sponsor René Plessner for his invaluable support.

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Meet the musicians

From opera singers to rock bands to sign language performers, explore the diverse talent that shines in the disability community worldwide.

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