Since 1986, the Popprijs has been awarded annually during Noorderslag. The Popprijs is awarded to the artist or band who has contributed to Dutch pop music in the past year. Issues such as special artistic achievements, national and international success or a long-term career play a role. Still, none of these are decisive: the final judgment is up to the jury.
The prize was initiated by Kunstenbond and awarded by ESNS and Buma Cultuur. Buma Cultuur supports and promotes Dutch music copyright in both the Netherlands and in the most important export markets for Dutch music (not necessarily in the Dutch language).
Jury
The Popprijs 2024 was awarded at Noorderslag on Saturday, January 18, 2024. The jury members were: Rob Ester (Qmusic), Fernando Halman (FunX), Veronica van Hoogdalem (Omroep ZWART / Praat Muziek Met Me), Lois de Jong (NTR), Patrick Onderweegs (Kunstenbond/NTB), Joost Neelemans (Apple Music), Joey Ruchtie (De Oosterpoort / ESNS), Anna Veenstra (Melkweg), and Maartje Glas (Buma Cultuur, voorzitter jury).
