The Buma Cultuur Pop Award (De Popprijs ) is presented each January to a person or artist for making the most important contribution to Dutch pop music during the past year. The winner is appointed by a professional jury.
7-509: The Pop Award is presented by Buma Cultuur , an organization which encourages and promotes Dutch music, supported by the Dutch music rights foundation Buma/Stemra . The first four editions of the prize were named BV Popprijs . The first edition of the award was presented to Mathilde Santing in discotheque Escape in Amsterdam on November 25, 1985 for her achievements of that year. The prize for 1986
14-607: A number of awards to artists deemed to have contributed to the furthering of Dutch music, often in collaboration with partners. Every year in February during the Harpengala, the Golden Harp, Silver Harp and Buma Culture Export awards are presented. The Golden Harp is a lifetime achievement award for an artist who has made a significant contribution to Dutch music. The Silver Harp is an incentive prize for emerging artists. The Export Prize
21-594: The Amsterdam Dance Event , the Noorderslag Festival, the Day of Dutch Jazz and Musiciansday. They also participate in international music conferences to promote and stimulate the export of Dutch music. Jerney Kaagman was the director of the foundation until 1 March 2009. Frank Helmink replaced him from 4 May 2009. The foundation also annually reports on the export value of Dutch music. Buma Cultuur presents
28-564: The Foundation Conamus ) is a non-profit organization that supports and promotes Dutch music . Conamus was founded in 1962 by John de Mol Sr., and changed its name to Buma Cultuur on 1 March 2006. The foundation's objective is to promote Dutch music in the Netherlands and abroad. The organization promotes Dutch music projects that benefit and are supported by the Dutch collecting society Buma , and also organizes annual events including
35-505: The last day of the European music conference and showcase festival Eurosonic Noorderslag in Groningen . Since 1994 the winning artist is covered in beer thrown by the audience. Because of this, audio equipment is covered in plastic to prevent damage, the jury does not announce the winner on stage, and artists often bring umbrella's to protect themselves. Radio-DJ Giel Beelen protested against
42-523: The throwing of beer on stage before presenting the prize in 2015. Days before Noorderslag 2016 the organization announced that the audience would not be allowed to bring drinks into the main hall (where the award is presented) to prevent beer throwing. The presentation of the award is broadcast live on Dutch public television since 2008 as part of the broadcast of the Noorderslag festival. Buma Cultuur The Buma Cultuur Foundation (formerly known as
49-611: Was presented in January 1987 to Claw Boys Claw , establishing the practice to present the award in the following year. The two other awards bearing the name BV Popprijs were awarded to Herman Brood (1987) and The Nits (1988). For 1989 no award was presented. On May 20, 1991 the Urban Dance Squad receives the award for 1990, now named the Pop Award ( Popprijs ). Since 1992 the award is presented during Noorderslag, which takes place on
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