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The Zamu Music Awards was an annual awards show in
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(Belgium), where the most outstanding Flemish and international musicians of the past year were honored. The Zamu Awards were founded ''ZaMu'' (''Zangers en Muzikanten''; the Flemish association of singers and musicians). ''ZaMu'' was discontinued in 2006, but the organization of the Zamu Awards was taken over by ''Muziekcentrum Vlaanderen'' (Flanders Music Center), under the name
Music Industry Awards The MIA's, in full Music Industry Awards, are Flemish music prizes that are awarded by the VRT in collaboration with Music Centre Flanders. The prizes replace the ZAMU Awards, last awarded in 2006. The abbreviation MIA is a wink to ''Mia'', ...
(MIA's)

For most award categories, a jury of music journalists selects four nominees. The winners are voted by members of the Flemish
music industry The music industry are individuals and organizations that earn money by Songwriter, writing songs and musical compositions, creating and selling Sound recording and reproduction, recorded music and sheet music, presenting live music, concerts, ...
, such as musicians, managers and record labels. Exceptions are the awards for best song and best music DVD, where the votes of the public select the winner. A special award is the Lifetime Achievement Award, given each year to an artist to honor his or her complete creative career.


Awards winners


2006

Artists: * ''Musician'':
Isolde Lasoen Isolde Lasoen (born 31 December 1979 in Bruges) is a Belgian (Flemish) drummer and singer. Biography At the age of four, Lasoen started with the fanfare orchestra ''Nut en Vermaak'' in Maldegem. After secondary school she studied jazz at the Ro ...
* ''Singer'':
An Pierlé An Pierlé (born An Miel Mia Pierlé on 13 December 1974) is a Belgian pianist and singer-songwriter. Career She studied classical piano and enrolled at the age of 17 at the art school in Antwerp. In her third year there she made a solo progr ...
* ''Live-act'':
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* ''Popular'': Reborn * ''Pop-rock'':
Ozark Henry Piet Goddaer (born 29 April 1970 in Kortrijk) is a Belgian musician, better known by his stage name Ozark Henry. , he has released nine studio albums under the name Ozark Henry. In 2001, he released the album ''To All Our Escapes'' under the na ...
* ''Dance'':
Buscemi Buscemi (; or ) is an Italian town and (municipality) of 968 inhabitants of the free municipal consortium of Syracuse, in Sicily. Etymology The name is from the Arabic (), a phrase reported in 1154 by the Hammudite geographer Muhammad al ...
* ''Roots'': Wannes Van de Velde * ''Focus'':
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* ''Jazz'': Alejandro Del Real Records: * ''Album'': Wild Dreams of New Beginnings Admiral Freebee * ''Song'': The Player
Daan Daan or Da'an may refer to: People * Daan (given name), Dutch short form for Daniel * Saumya Daan (born 1982), Indian voice actor * Serge Daan (1940–2018), Dutch zoologist Places Mainland China * Da'an, Hengyang (), a township in Hengyang ...
* ''Video'': The Player
Daan Daan or Da'an may refer to: People * Daan (given name), Dutch short form for Daniel * Saumya Daan (born 1982), Indian voice actor * Serge Daan (1940–2018), Dutch zoologist Places Mainland China * Da'an, Hengyang (), a township in Hengyang ...
* ''Art Work'': Jardin Secret
Axelle Red Fabienne Demal (born 15 February 1968), better known by her stage name Axelle Red, is a Belgian singer-songwriter. She has released 12 albums, including ''Sans plus attendre'', ''À Tâtons'', ''Toujours Moi'' and ''Jardin Secret''. She is best ...
Lifetime Achievement Award:
Bobbejaan Schoepen Bobbejaan Schoepen (a pseudonym of Modest Schoepen; 16 May 1925 – 17 May 2010) was a Flemish pioneer in Belgian pop music, vaudeville, and European country music. Schoepen was a versatile entertainer, entrepreneur, singer-songwriter, guit ...


2005

Artists: * ''Songwriter/composer'':
Tom Barman Thomas Andrew Barman (born 1 January 1972), is a Belgian musician, film director and photographer. Early life and education Barman is of Norwegian descent from his father's side. He started his studies at the Sint-Lukas film school in Brusse ...
* ''Musician'':
Mauro Pawlowski Mauro Antonio Pawlowski (born 24 April 1971) is a Belgian musician. He was born in Koersel. He started his career as frontman of Evil Superstars in 1992. External links MauroworldFuture Archive Networks (Mauro's label)Mauro's podcast met c ...
* ''Singer'': Bert Ostyn ( Absynthe Minded) * ''Live-act'':
Gabriel Ríos Gabriel Ríos (born August 25, 1978 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican singer songwriter. Biography Gabriel was born in Puerto Rico, to Puerto Rican parents, and was raised on the island until the age of 17. He then relocated to the cit ...
* ''Popular'': Sandrine * ''Pop-rock'':
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* ''Dance'':
Arsenal An arsenal is a place where arms and ammunition are made, maintained and repaired, stored, or issued, in any combination, whether privately or publicly owned. Arsenal and armoury (British English) or armory (American English) are mostly ...
* ''Roots'': Roland Van Campenhout * ''Focus'': Delavega * ''International'':
The Black Eyed Peas The Black Eyed Peas are an American musical group formed in Los Angeles in 1995, composed of rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo (rapper), Taboo. Fergie (singer), Fergie was a member during the height of their popularity in the 2000s, and ...
Records: * ''Album'': '' Pocket Revolution'' (
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) * ''Song'': "My Heroics, Part 1" ( Absynthe Minded) * ''Video'': "I'm on a High" (
Millionaire A millionaire is an individual whose net worth or wealth is equal to or exceeds one million units of currency. Depending on the currency, a certain level of prestige is associated with being a millionaire. Many national currencies have, or ...
) * ''Music DVD'': ''Easter Sunday, live at AB'' (
Ozark Henry Piet Goddaer (born 29 April 1970 in Kortrijk) is a Belgian musician, better known by his stage name Ozark Henry. , he has released nine studio albums under the name Ozark Henry. In 2001, he released the album ''To All Our Escapes'' under the na ...
) Lifetime Achievement Award: Dani Klein ( Vaya Con Dios)


2004

Artists: * ''Songwriter/composer'': Piet Goddaer * ''Musician'': Steven De Bruyn * ''Singer'': Joost Zweegers (
Novastar Novastar is a Belgian rock band led by Dutch-born singer-songwriter and guitarist/pianist Joost Zweegers. They are known for their emotional ballads, and the high pitch of Zweegers's voice. Zweegers has also released solo material under the n ...
) * ''Live-act'':
Clouseau Inspector Jacques Clouseau (), later granted the rank of Chief Inspector, is a fictional character in Blake Edwards' farcical ''The Pink Panther'' series. Clouseau's immense ego, eccentricity, exaggerated French accent, and prominent mustache ...
* ''Popular'': Natalia * ''Pop-rock'':
Zita Swoon Zita Swoon is a Belgian indie rock group. They entered the music scene of Antwerp in 1993, still under the name A Beatband with the EP ''Jintro Travels The Word In A Skirt''. The group is typical of the music scene in Antwerp, with members play ...
* ''Dance'': Stijn * ''Roots'': Think of One * ''Focus'':
Gabriel Ríos Gabriel Ríos (born August 25, 1978 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican singer songwriter. Biography Gabriel was born in Puerto Rico, to Puerto Rican parents, and was raised on the island until the age of 17. He then relocated to the cit ...
* ''International'':
Joss Stone Joscelyn Eve Stoker (born 11 April 1987), known professionally as Joss Stone, is an English singer, songwriter and actress. She rose to prominence in late 2003 with her multi-platinum debut album, ''The Soul Sessions'', which made the 2004 Merc ...
Records: * ''Album'': ''Victory'' (
Daan Daan or Da'an may refer to: People * Daan (given name), Dutch short form for Daniel * Saumya Daan (born 1982), Indian voice actor * Serge Daan (1940–2018), Dutch zoologist Places Mainland China * Da'an, Hengyang (), a township in Hengyang ...
) * ''Song'': "Sadness" ( Stash) * ''Video'': "Sadness" ( Stash) Lifetime Achievement Award: Raymond van het Groenewoud


2003

Artists: * ''Songwriter/composer'': Tom Van Laere ( Admiral Freebee) * ''Musician'':
Mauro Pawlowski Mauro Antonio Pawlowski (born 24 April 1971) is a Belgian musician. He was born in Koersel. He started his career as frontman of Evil Superstars in 1992. External links MauroworldFuture Archive Networks (Mauro's label)Mauro's podcast met c ...
* ''Singer'':
Geike Arnaert Geike Arnaert (; born 13 September 1979) is a Belgian singer, best known for being the lead vocalist of the band Hooverphonic from 1997 until 2008 and again since 2020. Geike was born in Poperinge and grew up in Westouter, a town that is close t ...
* ''Live-act'': El Tattoo del Tigre * ''Popular'': Scala * ''Pop-rock'': Admiral Freebee * ''Dance'':
Buscemi Buscemi (; or ) is an Italian town and (municipality) of 968 inhabitants of the free municipal consortium of Syracuse, in Sicily. Etymology The name is from the Arabic (), a phrase reported in 1154 by the Hammudite geographer Muhammad al ...
* ''Roots'': Roland * ''Focus'': Sioen * ''International'':
Avril Lavigne Avril Ramona Lavigne ( ; ; born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer and songwriter. She is a key musician in popularizing pop-punk music, as she paved the way for female-driven, punk-influenced pop music in the early 2000s. List of awa ...
Records: * ''Album'': '' Admiral Freebee'' ( Admiral Freebee) * ''Song'': "Rags 'n Run" ( Admiral Freebee) * ''Video'': "Champagne" (Phil Dussol /
Millionaire A millionaire is an individual whose net worth or wealth is equal to or exceeds one million units of currency. Depending on the currency, a certain level of prestige is associated with being a millionaire. Many national currencies have, or ...
) Musical industry: * ''Producer'': Jean Blaute * ''Musical event'':
Lokerse Feesten The Lokerse Feesten () is a music festival organized annually in Lokeren, Belgium. History The first edition took place on 2, 4 and 6 August 1975. It is now a ten-day festival, with four to eight artists performing on the main stage daily. The ...
* ''Media'': Brussel Vlaams (Studio Brussel) Lifetime Achievement Award:
Johan Verminnen Johan Maurits Verminnen (born 22 May 1951 in Wemmel, Belgium) is a Belgian singer. Discography *2019 ''En Daarna ga ik Vissen'' (Album) *2016 ''Tussen een Glimlach en een Traan'' (Album) *2014 ''Stemmen'' (Album) *2009 ''Solozeiler'' (Album) *2 ...


2002

Artists: * ''Songwriter/composer'': Daan Stuyven * ''Musician'':
Philip Catherine Philip Catherine (born 27 October 1942) is a Belgian jazz rock guitarist. Biography Philip Catherine was born in London, England, to an English mother and Belgian father, and was raised in Brussels, Belgium. His grandfather was a violinist i ...
* ''Singer'':
Axelle Red Fabienne Demal (born 15 February 1968), better known by her stage name Axelle Red, is a Belgian singer-songwriter. She has released 12 albums, including ''Sans plus attendre'', ''À Tâtons'', ''Toujours Moi'' and ''Jardin Secret''. She is best ...
* ''Live-act'': Arno * ''Popular'':
Clouseau Inspector Jacques Clouseau (), later granted the rank of Chief Inspector, is a fictional character in Blake Edwards' farcical ''The Pink Panther'' series. Clouseau's immense ego, eccentricity, exaggerated French accent, and prominent mustache ...
* ''Pop-rock'':
Hooverphonic Hooverphonic is a Belgian electronic band that was formed in October 1995. Though originally categorized as a trip hop group, they quickly expanded their sound to the point where it could no longer be described as a belonging to a single genre, ...
* ''Dance'':
2 Many DJs Soulwax are a Belgian electronic band and DJ/production collective from Ghent, who formed in 1995. Centred around brothers David and Stephen Dewaele, other current members include Igor and Laima Cavalera, and Stefaan Van Leuven. The group first ...
* ''Roots'': Think Of One * ''Focus'': Neeka * ''International'':
Britney Spears Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American singer. Often referred to as the "Princess of Pop", she has sold over 150 million records worldwide, making her one of the world's best-selling music artists. Cultural impact of Brit ...
Records: * ''Album'': ''Jacky Cane'' (
Hooverphonic Hooverphonic is a Belgian electronic band that was formed in October 1995. Though originally categorized as a trip hop group, they quickly expanded their sound to the point where it could no longer be described as a belonging to a single genre, ...
) * ''Song'': "En Dans" (
Clouseau Inspector Jacques Clouseau (), later granted the rank of Chief Inspector, is a fictional character in Blake Edwards' farcical ''The Pink Panther'' series. Clouseau's immense ego, eccentricity, exaggerated French accent, and prominent mustache ...
) Musical industry: * ''Producer'':
Jean-Marie Aerts Jean-Marie Aerts (25 May 1951 – 20 April 2024) was a Belgian guitarist and producer, best known as the guitar player for TC Matic. Aerts was a session musician who had worked with Kaz Lux, Raymond van het Groenewoud, and Plastic Bertrand when ...
* ''Musical event'':
Pukkelpop Pukkelpop is an annual music festival that takes place near the city of Hasselt, Belgium in mid- to late August. It is held within a large enclosure of fields and woodland—adjacent to a dual carriageway called ''Kempische Steenweg''—in the v ...
* ''Media'': All Areas (Studio Brussel) Lifetime Achievement Award:
Adamo Adamo is both a masculine given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name * Adamo Abate (c. 990 – 1060–1070), Italian medieval Benedictine abbot and saint, a promoter of the unification of the Southern populatio ...


2001

Artists: * ''Songwriter/composer'':
Marc Moulin Marc Moulin (16 August 1942 – 26 September 2008) was a Belgian musician and journalist (print, radio, TV). In the early-mid seventies, he was the leader of the jazz-rock fusion, jazz-rock group Placebo (not to be confused with Placebo (band), ...
* ''Musician'':
Mauro Pawlowski Mauro Antonio Pawlowski (born 24 April 1971) is a Belgian musician. He was born in Koersel. He started his career as frontman of Evil Superstars in 1992. External links MauroworldFuture Archive Networks (Mauro's label)Mauro's podcast met c ...
* ''Singer'':
Mauro Pawlowski Mauro Antonio Pawlowski (born 24 April 1971) is a Belgian musician. He was born in Koersel. He started his career as frontman of Evil Superstars in 1992. External links MauroworldFuture Archive Networks (Mauro's label)Mauro's podcast met c ...
* ''Live-act'': El Tattoo Del Tigre * ''Popular'':
Clouseau Inspector Jacques Clouseau (), later granted the rank of Chief Inspector, is a fictional character in Blake Edwards' farcical ''The Pink Panther'' series. Clouseau's immense ego, eccentricity, exaggerated French accent, and prominent mustache ...
* ''Pop-rock'':
Ozark Henry Piet Goddaer (born 29 April 1970 in Kortrijk) is a Belgian musician, better known by his stage name Ozark Henry. , he has released nine studio albums under the name Ozark Henry. In 2001, he released the album ''To All Our Escapes'' under the na ...
* ''Dance'': Buscemi * ''Roots'': El Fish & Roland * ''Focus'':
Flip Kowlier Flip Kowlier (pseudonym of Filip Willy Mariette Cauwelier, born 15 March 1976 in Izegem, West Flanders) is a Belgian singer, songwriter and rapper. He sings in a distinct West Flemish dialect. He is an MC with the hip hop group, 't Hof van Comme ...
* ''International'':
blink-182 Blink-182 is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Poway, California, in 1992. Its current and best-known line-up consists of bassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus, guitarist and vocalist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker. Though its so ...
Records: * ''Album'': ''Ocharme ik'' (
Flip Kowlier Flip Kowlier (pseudonym of Filip Willy Mariette Cauwelier, born 15 March 1976 in Izegem, West Flanders) is a Belgian singer, songwriter and rapper. He sings in a distinct West Flemish dialect. He is an MC with the hip hop group, 't Hof van Comme ...
) * ''Song'': "Nothing Really Ends" (
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) Musical industry: * ''Producer'': Piet Goddaer * ''Musical event'':
Pukkelpop Pukkelpop is an annual music festival that takes place near the city of Hasselt, Belgium in mid- to late August. It is held within a large enclosure of fields and woodland—adjacent to a dual carriageway called ''Kempische Steenweg''—in the v ...
* ''Media'': Pili Pili (Radio 1) Lifetime Achievement Award:
Philip Catherine Philip Catherine (born 27 October 1942) is a Belgian jazz rock guitarist. Biography Philip Catherine was born in London, England, to an English mother and Belgian father, and was raised in Brussels, Belgium. His grandfather was a violinist i ...


2000

Artists: * ''Songwriter/composer'': Joost Zweegers (
Novastar Novastar is a Belgian rock band led by Dutch-born singer-songwriter and guitarist/pianist Joost Zweegers. They are known for their emotional ballads, and the high pitch of Zweegers's voice. Zweegers has also released solo material under the n ...
) * ''Musician'': Lars Van Bambost * ''Singer'':
Geike Arnaert Geike Arnaert (; born 13 September 1979) is a Belgian singer, best known for being the lead vocalist of the band Hooverphonic from 1997 until 2008 and again since 2020. Geike was born in Poperinge and grew up in Westouter, a town that is close t ...
* ''Live-act'': De Nieuwe Snaar * ''Popular'':
Belle Perez Maribel Pérez (born 29 January 1976), best known by her stage name Belle Perez, is a Belgian-Spanish musician and songwriter. Born in Neerpelt to Spanish parents as María Isabelle Pérez Cerezo, the Flemish singer was discovered for her musi ...
* ''Pop-rock'':
Hooverphonic Hooverphonic is a Belgian electronic band that was formed in October 1995. Though originally categorized as a trip hop group, they quickly expanded their sound to the point where it could no longer be described as a belonging to a single genre, ...
* ''Dance'': Buscemi * ''Roots'': Laïs * ''Focus'':
Das Pop Das Pop is a Belgian band founded in Ghent by school friends Reinhard Vanbergen, Niek Meul, Lieven Moors and Bent Van Looy. They perform in English, but have also released a German-language version of their hit song ''You'' as ''Du''. Biogr ...
* ''International'':
Eminem Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Regarded as one of the greatest and most influential rappers of all time, he is credited with popula ...
Records: * ''Album'': ''Novastar'' (
Novastar Novastar is a Belgian rock band led by Dutch-born singer-songwriter and guitarist/pianist Joost Zweegers. They are known for their emotional ballads, and the high pitch of Zweegers's voice. Zweegers has also released solo material under the n ...
) * ''Song'': "Mad About You" (
Hooverphonic Hooverphonic is a Belgian electronic band that was formed in October 1995. Though originally categorized as a trip hop group, they quickly expanded their sound to the point where it could no longer be described as a belonging to a single genre, ...
) Musical industry: * ''Producer'': Alex Callier * ''Musical event'':
Rock Werchter Rock Werchter is an annual music festival held in the village of Werchter, near Leuven, Belgium, since 1976 and is a large sized rock music festival. The 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2012 and 2014 festivals received the Arthur award for ''best festiva ...
* ''Media'': Plankenkoorts - Zomerfestivals (Canvas) Lifetime Achievement Award: Willem Vermandere


1999

Artists: * ''Artist'':
Soulwax Soulwax are a Belgian electronic band and DJ/production collective from Ghent, who formed in 1995. Centred around brothers David and Stephen Dewaele, other current members include Igor and Laima Cavalera, and Stefaan Van Leuven. The group first ...
* ''Dutch-language artist'': Raymond van het Groenewoud * ''Musician'': Bart Maris * ''Songwriter/composer'': Piet Goddaer * ''Singing'': Laïs * ''Live-act'':
Soulwax Soulwax are a Belgian electronic band and DJ/production collective from Ghent, who formed in 1995. Centred around brothers David and Stephen Dewaele, other current members include Igor and Laima Cavalera, and Stefaan Van Leuven. The group first ...
* ''Dance'': Jan Van Biesen * ''Focus'': Arid (band) * ''International'':
Madonna Madonna Louise Ciccone ( ; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. Referred to as the "Queen of Pop", she has been recognized for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, ...
Records: * ''Album'': ''Out of Africa'' (
Helmut Lotti Helmut Lotti (born Helmut Barthold Johannes Alma Lotigiers; 22 October 1969), is a Belgian tenorGoldsmith B (2009)Belgian tenor Helmut Lotti wants to find his own style '' WDEZ''. Retrieved 23 April 2010. and singer-songwriter. Lotti performs in ...
) * ''Song'': "My Bond With You And Your Planet: Disco!" (
Zita Swoon Zita Swoon is a Belgian indie rock group. They entered the music scene of Antwerp in 1993, still under the name A Beatband with the EP ''Jintro Travels The Word In A Skirt''. The group is typical of the music scene in Antwerp, with members play ...
) Musical industry: * ''Producer'': Alex Callier * ''Recording studio'': Galaxy * ''Musical event'': De Nachten * ''Media'': Belgian Pop & Rock Archives Lifetime Achievement Award: Rocco Granata


1998

Artists: * ''Band'':
K's Choice K's Choice is a Belgian rock band from Antwerp, formed in 1994. The band's core members are brothers Sam (lead vocals, guitar) and Gert Bettens (guitar, keyboard, vocals). Since 2014, the Bettenses have been joined by Bart van Lierde (bass), To ...
* ''Dutch-language band'':
Gorki Gorki may refer to: *Maxim Gorki (1868–1936), Russian author * Gorki Águila (b. 1968), Cuban rock musician *Gorki (band) Gorki was a Belgian rock group, in its most recent line-up consisting of Luc De Vos (lead singer and guitarist), L ...
* ''Musician'': Vincent Pierins * ''Songwriter/composer'': Raymond van het Groenewoud * ''Singer'':
Axelle Red Fabienne Demal (born 15 February 1968), better known by her stage name Axelle Red, is a Belgian singer-songwriter. She has released 12 albums, including ''Sans plus attendre'', ''À Tâtons'', ''Toujours Moi'' and ''Jardin Secret''. She is best ...
* ''Dutch-language singer'': Raymond van het Groenewoud * ''Live-act'': El Fish * ''Jazz-act'':
Aka Moon Aka Moon is the Belgian jazz trio of saxophonist Fabrizio Cassol, bassist Michel Hatzigeorgiou and drummer Stéphane Galland. Aka Moon combines jazz, rock, and world music. ''In Real Time'' (2001) was composed for ballet company of Anne-Teresa ...
* ''Functional music'': Fonny Dewulf * ''Breakthrough'':
Dead Man Ray Dead Man Ray is a Belgian alternative rock band formed in 1996, originating from Berchem near Antwerp. Among its members are Daan Stuyven, Rudy Trouvé (dEUS and others), Elko Blijweert, Wouter Van Belle, and Herman Houbrechts, who was later r ...
* ''International'':
Backstreet Boys Backstreet Boys (often abbreviated as BSB) are an American vocal group consisting of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, and cousins Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson (musician), Kevin Richardson. The band formed in 1993 in Orlando, Flori ...
Records: * ''Album cover'': ''
Much Against Everyone's Advice ''Much Against Everyone's Advice'' is the second studio album by Belgian alternative rock band Soulwax. It includes a hidden track that can be found by rewinding about 50 seconds before "Conversation Intercom". According to the booklet, it is cal ...
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Soulwax Soulwax are a Belgian electronic band and DJ/production collective from Ghent, who formed in 1995. Centred around brothers David and Stephen Dewaele, other current members include Igor and Laima Cavalera, and Stefaan Van Leuven. The group first ...
) Musical industry: * ''Producer'': Jean Blaute * ''Technician'': Peter Bulckens * ''Recording studio'': Groove * ''Musical event'': Folkfestival Dranouter * ''Music venue'': AB * ''Music photographer'': Marco Mertens * ''Music journalist'': Jan Delvaux * ''Radio program'': Cucamonga (Radio 1) * ''TV program'': Dancing in the street (VRT) Lifetime Achievement Award: Roland


1997

Artists: * ''Band'':
K's Choice K's Choice is a Belgian rock band from Antwerp, formed in 1994. The band's core members are brothers Sam (lead vocals, guitar) and Gert Bettens (guitar, keyboard, vocals). Since 2014, the Bettenses have been joined by Bart van Lierde (bass), To ...
* ''Dutch-language band'':
De Mens De Mens is a Flemish region, Flemish Rock (music), rock band from Belgium. The current members of the band are Frank Vander linden, Michel de Coster, and Dirk Jans. History After playing in many hobby groups together, long-time friends Vander l ...
* ''Songwriter/composer'':
Stef Kamil Carlens Stef Kamil Carlens (27 September 1970) is a singer-songwriter, musician, composer, and record producer. Carlens is the leader of Belgian indie band Zita Swoon (previously known with the names A Beatband and Moondog Jr.).https://www.gentjazz.com/e ...
* ''Musician'': Vincent Pierins * ''Singer'':
Axelle Red Fabienne Demal (born 15 February 1968), better known by her stage name Axelle Red, is a Belgian singer-songwriter. She has released 12 albums, including ''Sans plus attendre'', ''À Tâtons'', ''Toujours Moi'' and ''Jardin Secret''. She is best ...
* ''Dutch-language singer'': Frank Vander Linden (
De Mens De Mens is a Flemish region, Flemish Rock (music), rock band from Belgium. The current members of the band are Frank Vander linden, Michel de Coster, and Dirk Jans. History After playing in many hobby groups together, long-time friends Vander l ...
) * ''Live-act'':
Arno The Arno is a river in the Tuscany region of Italy. It is the most important river of central Italy after the Tiber. Source and route The river originates on Monte Falterona in the Casentino area of the Apennines, and initially takes a sou ...
* ''Jazz-act'':
Aka Moon Aka Moon is the Belgian jazz trio of saxophonist Fabrizio Cassol, bassist Michel Hatzigeorgiou and drummer Stéphane Galland. Aka Moon combines jazz, rock, and world music. ''In Real Time'' (2001) was composed for ballet company of Anne-Teresa ...
* ''Functional music'':
Stef Kamil Carlens Stef Kamil Carlens (27 September 1970) is a singer-songwriter, musician, composer, and record producer. Carlens is the leader of Belgian indie band Zita Swoon (previously known with the names A Beatband and Moondog Jr.).https://www.gentjazz.com/e ...
* ''Breakthrough'': Hoodoo Club * ''Musical export'':
K's Choice K's Choice is a Belgian rock band from Antwerp, formed in 1994. The band's core members are brothers Sam (lead vocals, guitar) and Gert Bettens (guitar, keyboard, vocals). Since 2014, the Bettenses have been joined by Bart van Lierde (bass), To ...
* ''International'':
Jamiroquai Jamiroquai ( ) are an English acid jazz and funk band from London. Formed in 1992, they are fronted by vocalist Jay Kay, and were prominent in the London-based funk and acid jazz movement of the 1990s. They built on their acid jazz sound in th ...
Records: *''Album (sales)'': ''Lotti Goes Classic 3'' (
Helmut Lotti Helmut Lotti (born Helmut Barthold Johannes Alma Lotigiers; 22 October 1969), is a Belgian tenorGoldsmith B (2009)Belgian tenor Helmut Lotti wants to find his own style '' WDEZ''. Retrieved 23 April 2010. and singer-songwriter. Lotti performs in ...
) * ''Single (sales)'': "Als de dag van toen" (Mama's Jasje) * ''Airplay'': "Als de dag van toen" (Mama's Jasje) * ''Album cover'': ''Seven'' (
Zap Mama Zap Mama is a Belgian singer-songwriter, performer, composer, lyricist, activist, video artist and ethno-vocal therapist born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, raised in Belgium. Zap Mama sings polyphonic and afro-pop music, a harmonic music ...
) Musical industry: * ''Producer'': Jean Blaute * ''Technician'': Peter Bulckens * ''Recording studio'': Galaxy * ''Music venue'': AB * ''Musical event'': Folkfestival Dranouter * ''Music journalist'': Gert Van Nieuwenhoven * ''Music photographer'': Guy Kocken * ''Radio program'': BasSta! (Studio Brussel) * ''TV program'': Lalala Live (VTM) Lifetime Achievement Award:
Arno The Arno is a river in the Tuscany region of Italy. It is the most important river of central Italy after the Tiber. Source and route The river originates on Monte Falterona in the Casentino area of the Apennines, and initially takes a sou ...


1996

Artists: * ''Band'':
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* ''Dutch-language band'':
Clouseau Inspector Jacques Clouseau (), later granted the rank of Chief Inspector, is a fictional character in Blake Edwards' farcical ''The Pink Panther'' series. Clouseau's immense ego, eccentricity, exaggerated French accent, and prominent mustache ...
* ''Songwriter/composer'':
Tom Barman Thomas Andrew Barman (born 1 January 1972), is a Belgian musician, film director and photographer. Early life and education Barman is of Norwegian descent from his father's side. He started his studies at the Sint-Lukas film school in Brusse ...
* ''Musician'': Vincent Pierins * ''Singer'':
Axelle Red Fabienne Demal (born 15 February 1968), better known by her stage name Axelle Red, is a Belgian singer-songwriter. She has released 12 albums, including ''Sans plus attendre'', ''À Tâtons'', ''Toujours Moi'' and ''Jardin Secret''. She is best ...
* ''Dutch-language singer'': Frank Vander Linden (
De Mens De Mens is a Flemish region, Flemish Rock (music), rock band from Belgium. The current members of the band are Frank Vander linden, Michel de Coster, and Dirk Jans. History After playing in many hobby groups together, long-time friends Vander l ...
) * ''Live-act'':
Evil Superstars Evil Superstars was a Belgian indie rock band led by Mauro Pawlowski. Among its members was Millionaire and Eagles of Death Metal guitarist Tim Vanhamel. History Evil Superstars was formed in 1992 in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium. The original memb ...
* ''Jazz-act'':
Kris Defoort Kris Defoort is a Belgian avant-garde jazz pianist and composer. Early life Kris Defoort was born in Bruges, Belgium. His brother is saxophonist and composer Bart Defoort. In 1978, he entered the conservatory in Antwerp to study early music an ...
* ''Functional music'': Noordkaap * ''Entertaining band'': Lou Roman * ''Breakthrough'':
Hoover Hoover may refer to: Music * Hoover (band), an American post-hardcore band * Hooverphonic, a Belgian band originally named Hoover * Hoover (singer), Willis Hoover, a country and western performer active in 1960s and '70s * "Hoover" (song), a 201 ...
* ''Musical export'': Best Of ( Vaya Con Dios) * ''International'':
Björk Björk Guðmundsdóttir ( , ; born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct voice, three-octave vocal range, and eccentric public per ...
Records: * ''Album'': '' In a Bar, Under the Sea'' (
dEUS ''Deus'' (, ) is the Latin word for 'God (word), god' or 'deity'. Latin ''deus'' and ''dīvus'' ('divine') are in turn descended from Proto-Indo-European language, Proto-Indo-European *''deiwos'', 'celestial' or 'shining', from the same root ( ...
) * ''Single'': "Little Arithmetics" (
dEUS ''Deus'' (, ) is the Latin word for 'God (word), god' or 'deity'. Latin ''deus'' and ''dīvus'' ('divine') are in turn descended from Proto-Indo-European language, Proto-Indo-European *''deiwos'', 'celestial' or 'shining', from the same root ( ...
) * ''Video'': "Theme From Turnpike" (
dEUS ''Deus'' (, ) is the Latin word for 'God (word), god' or 'deity'. Latin ''deus'' and ''dīvus'' ('divine') are in turn descended from Proto-Indo-European language, Proto-Indo-European *''deiwos'', 'celestial' or 'shining', from the same root ( ...
) * ''Album cover'': ''Love Is Okay'' (
Evil Superstars Evil Superstars was a Belgian indie rock band led by Mauro Pawlowski. Among its members was Millionaire and Eagles of Death Metal guitarist Tim Vanhamel. History Evil Superstars was formed in 1992 in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium. The original memb ...
/Herman Houbrechts) Musical industry: * ''Manager'': Piet Roelen * ''Producer'': Jean Blaute * ''Technician'': Peter Bulckens * ''Recording studio'': Galaxy * ''Music venue'': AB * ''Musical event'':
Pukkelpop Pukkelpop is an annual music festival that takes place near the city of Hasselt, Belgium in mid- to late August. It is held within a large enclosure of fields and woodland—adjacent to a dual carriageway called ''Kempische Steenweg''—in the v ...
* ''Music journalist'': Patrick De Witte * ''Music photographer'': Guy Kocken * ''Radio presenter'': Jan Hautekiet * ''Radio program'': BasSta! * ''TV program'': Tien Om Te Zien Lifetime Achievement Award: Will Tura


1995

Artists: * ''Band'':
K's Choice K's Choice is a Belgian rock band from Antwerp, formed in 1994. The band's core members are brothers Sam (lead vocals, guitar) and Gert Bettens (guitar, keyboard, vocals). Since 2014, the Bettenses have been joined by Bart van Lierde (bass), To ...
* ''Songwriter/composer'':
Gert Bettens Gert Bettens is a Belgium musician, best known as the guitarist of the Belgian band K's Choice. He, with his brother Sam Bettens, is the face of the band. The band is popular in Europe and had toured in the U.S. with The Verve Pipe, Tonic, ...
* ''Dutch-language band'':
Clouseau Inspector Jacques Clouseau (), later granted the rank of Chief Inspector, is a fictional character in Blake Edwards' farcical ''The Pink Panther'' series. Clouseau's immense ego, eccentricity, exaggerated French accent, and prominent mustache ...
* ''Musician'': Eric Melaerts (
Soulsister Soulsister is a Belgian music band consisting of Jan Leyers and main vocalist Paul Michiels that initially existed from 1986 to 1995 and, after a split, reunited in 2007. Soulsister is often designated as SoulSister, the Soul Sisters or Leyer ...
) * ''Singer'':
Sarah Bettens Sam Bettens (formerly Sarah Bettens, born September 23, 1972) is a Belgian singer and musician, best known as the lead singer of the Belgian band, K's Choice. In May 2019, he came out as a transgender man. Career K's Choice In the mid-1990s ...
* ''Dutch-language singer'': Dana Winner * ''Live-act'': Ashbury Faith * ''Breakthrough'': Moondog Jr. * ''Musical export'':
2 Unlimited 2 Unlimited are a Belgian-Dutch dance music act, founded by Belgian producers/songwriters Jean-Paul De Coster and Phil Wilde in 1991 in Antwerp, Belgium. From 1991 to 1996, Dutch rapper Ray Slijngaard and Dutch vocalist Anita Doth fronted the ...
* ''International'':
Green Day Green Day is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Rodeo, California, in 1987 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong and bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, with drummer Tré Cool joining in 1990. In 1994, their majo ...
Records: * ''Album'': ''Everyday I Wear a Greasy Black feather on my Hat'' ( Moondog Jr.) * ''Single'': "
Not an Addict "Not an Addict" is a song by Belgian rock band K's Choice from their second studio album, '' Paradise in Me'' (1996). It was written by the band's core members—siblings Gert and Sam (then known as Sarah) Bettens—produced by Jean Blaute, and ...
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K's Choice K's Choice is a Belgian rock band from Antwerp, formed in 1994. The band's core members are brothers Sam (lead vocals, guitar) and Gert Bettens (guitar, keyboard, vocals). Since 2014, the Bettenses have been joined by Bart van Lierde (bass), To ...
) Musical industry: * ''Musical event'': Torhout-Werchter * ''Music journalist'':
Marc Didden Marc Didden (born 28 July 1949) is a Belgian film director. He and his family moved to Brussels when he was age 2. He grew up in Brussels and studied Film Direction and Playwriting there. Didden was rock journalist and critic for the Flemish ...
* ''Music photographer'': Jo Clauwaert * ''Radio presenter'': Jan Hautekiet * ''Radio program'': BasSta! * ''TV program'': Rock Rapport (Ka2) Lifetime Achievement Award: Wannes Vandevelde


1994

Artists: * ''Band'':
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* ''Dutch-language band'': Noordkaap * ''Musician'': Eric Melaerts (
Soulsister Soulsister is a Belgian music band consisting of Jan Leyers and main vocalist Paul Michiels that initially existed from 1986 to 1995 and, after a split, reunited in 2007. Soulsister is often designated as SoulSister, the Soul Sisters or Leyer ...
) * ''Singer'':
Axelle Red Fabienne Demal (born 15 February 1968), better known by her stage name Axelle Red, is a Belgian singer-songwriter. She has released 12 albums, including ''Sans plus attendre'', ''À Tâtons'', ''Toujours Moi'' and ''Jardin Secret''. She is best ...
* ''Dutch-language singer'': Isabelle A. * ''Live-act'': Dinky Toys * ''Breakthrough'':
dEUS ''Deus'' (, ) is the Latin word for 'God (word), god' or 'deity'. Latin ''deus'' and ''dīvus'' ('divine') are in turn descended from Proto-Indo-European language, Proto-Indo-European *''deiwos'', 'celestial' or 'shining', from the same root ( ...
* ''International'':
Whitney Houston Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, film producer, model, and philanthropist. Commonly referred to as "Honorific nicknames in popular music, the Voice", she is List of awards and no ...
Records: * ''Album'': '' Worst Case Scenario'' (
dEUS ''Deus'' (, ) is the Latin word for 'God (word), god' or 'deity'. Latin ''deus'' and ''dīvus'' ('divine') are in turn descended from Proto-Indo-European language, Proto-Indo-European *''deiwos'', 'celestial' or 'shining', from the same root ( ...
) * ''Album cover'':
Soulsister Soulsister is a Belgian music band consisting of Jan Leyers and main vocalist Paul Michiels that initially existed from 1986 to 1995 and, after a split, reunited in 2007. Soulsister is often designated as SoulSister, the Soul Sisters or Leyer ...
* ''Single'': "Hemelsblauw" (Will Tura) * ''Video'': "Via" (
dEUS ''Deus'' (, ) is the Latin word for 'God (word), god' or 'deity'. Latin ''deus'' and ''dīvus'' ('divine') are in turn descended from Proto-Indo-European language, Proto-Indo-European *''deiwos'', 'celestial' or 'shining', from the same root ( ...
) Musical industry: * ''Manager'':
Soulsister Soulsister is a Belgian music band consisting of Jan Leyers and main vocalist Paul Michiels that initially existed from 1986 to 1995 and, after a split, reunited in 2007. Soulsister is often designated as SoulSister, the Soul Sisters or Leyer ...
* ''Producer'':
Wouter Van Belle Wouter Van Belle is a Belgian musician and producer. He is known for his work with Flip Kowlier, Gorki, Noordkaap, Arno, Axelle Red, Yevgueni, Novastar and Racoon. He scored as producer four number-one albums in Flanders and one in the Netherland ...
* ''Record label'': Double T Music * ''Musical event'':
Marktrock Marktrock is a music festival held each year around 15 August, in the heart of the university town of Leuven, Belgium. There is also a smaller Marktrock festival in Poperinge, which is held on the last Saturday of August. The name Marktrock come ...
* ''Promotor'':
Herman Schueremans Herman Schueremans (born 5 January 1954) is a Flemish Region, Flemish politician and concertpromotor. Schueremans was involved from the start with Rock Werchter and Torhout-Werchter. Now he still organises Rock Werchter for Live Nation, that bou ...
* ''Radio or TV presenter'': Jan Hautekiet * ''Radio or TV program'': De Gewapende Man (Jan Hautekiet) * ''Film music'': Suite 16 Lifetime Achievement Award:
Toots Thielemans Jean-Baptiste Frédéric Isidor, Baron Thielemans (29 April 1922 – 22 August 2016), known professionally as Toots Thielemans (), was a Belgian jazz musician. He was mostly known for playing the chromatic harmonica, as well as his guitar and wh ...


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