Spellemannprisen, often referred to as the Norwegian Grammy Awards in English, is a Norwegian music award presented to Norwegian musicians. The award was established by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), an organization that represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide. First awarded in 1973, the prize honours musicians from the previous year; it is still awarded annually, usually in January or February. The Spellemann committee, composed of members of IFPI Norway and FONO, manages the award and acts as the judge. 21 categories are currently awarded, in addition to other honorary and industry awards the committee may give. In 2020 and 2021, the award show was held digitally due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Juries and scoring
Separate juries convene for each category. Members are confidential from both the general public and the other juries. The juries score each nominee separately, then convene to deliberate until there is a winner. Usually, three nominees are presented to the jury.
The Spellemanns committee nominates three categories: Newcomer of the Year, Fiddler of the Year and Hit Artist. A nomination jury nominates the rest of the videos, which are then presented to the juries.
Newcomer Award
Starting in 2007, the winner of the Newcomer of the Year Award takes home a prize of 200 000 kroner. The scholarship is awarded by Gramo, a Norwegian music industry funding agency.
Multiple award winners
As of 2014, sixteen artists have won the prize more than five times. Leif Ove Andsnes has the most wins with 10 awards.
Broadcast channels
In 2011, the live award show returned to NRK for the first time since 2001, and remained on the same channel afterwards. From 2002 to 2010, the show was broadcast on TV 2.
Awards by year
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Nominees and winners:
Children's music
Karoline Krüger og Fru Nitters Rytmeorkester: Labyrinter! Naboen Min: Rockesock (Winner) Tonje Unstad: Musling med melk Mandarinsaft: På vei te en venn
Blues
Ulf Myrvold: Old Memories
Geir Bertheussen Blues Express: Southside
JT Lauritsen & The Buckshot Hunters: Blue Eyed Soul Volume 1
Jørgen Sandvik: Permanent Vacation (Winner)
Country
Hege Øversveen: Goodbye Yellow Roses
Country Heroes: Honky Tonk Tears
Malin Pettersen: References Pt. 1 (Winner) The Northern Belle: Blinding Blue Neon
Electronica
Fakethias: Attune
Sex Judas feat. Ricky: Go Down Judas (Winner) Bjørn Torske: Byen Smerz: Have Fun
Folk/traditional music
Aslak Brimi Kvartett: Vev
Johanne Flottorp: Johanne Flottorp
Sudan Dudan: Heimen der ute
Marja Mortensson: Mojhtestasse – Cultural Heirlooms (Winner)
Indie/alternative
Okay Kaya: Both
Thea Hjelmeland: Kulla (Winner) Boy Pablo: Soy Pablo Fay Wildhagen: Borders
Jazz
Gurls: Run boy, run (Winner) Moskus: Mirakler Atomic: Pet Variations Hanna Paulsberg Concept + Magnus Broo: Daughter Of The Sun
Classical
Frida Fredrikke Waaler Wærvågen & Ingrid Andsnes: Metamorfose
Tora Augestad & Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra: Portraying Passion (Winner) Christian Ihle Hadland: Christian Ihle Hadland plays Domenico Scarlatti Stavanger Symfoniorkester: Symphonic Dances
Metal
Aura Noir: Aura Noire
: Cenotaph Obscure (Winner) Beaten To Death: Agronomicon Sylvaine: Atoms Aligned, Coming Undone
Pop artist
Sigrid: Raw EP
Sondre Justad: Ingenting i paradis
Amanda Delara: Running Deep + Soldiers
Emilie Nicolas: Tranquille Emile (Winner)
Pop group
Band of Gold: Where’s The Magic (Winner) Razika: Sånn kjennes verden ut Lemaitre: Lemaitre 2018 Seeb: Nice To Meet You
Rock
Oslo Ess: Frie radikaler
The Good The Bad and The Zugly: Misanthropical House (Winner) Årabrot: Who Do You Love Turbonegro: Rock’n’roll Machine