Sena Performers present the award and is awarded for the 32nd time at ESNS26.
The Pop Media Prijs is awarded in recognition of the lifetime achievement of a pop music journalist or media outlet. Particular attention is paid to outstanding achievements over the past year.
Candidates may be individuals, initiatives or projects from all sectors of the media: print, books, radio, television, online media, documentaries, film and photography. In all cases, the publications must focus on music.
Music journalist Peter van der Ploeg is the winner of the 2025 Pop Media Award. The jury praised him for his ability to flawlessly capture the voice and personality of artists in his writing. Artists recognise themselves in his interviews, which demonstrates a keen sense of tone and context.
- Marta Belay (Spotify)
- Timo Pisart (3voor12, winner Pop Media Prijs 2021)
- Linda Hakeboom en Rolf Hartogensis (winners Pop Media Prijs 2024)
- Tim van der Zalm (Labeltje Labeltje)
The jury for the Pop Media Prijs consists of a diverse range of industry professionals – including musicians, music venue/festival representatives, journalists or press members with experience in written press, radio, TV, documentaries and online media. All jury members must be aware of recent developments in the media and pop music industries. Finally, it is a tradition that the winner of last year’s edition takes a one-time seat as a member of the jury.
The Pop Media Prijs is made possible in part by a contribution from the Sena Performers Fund.
