Nordic digital music distributor Phonofile has partnered with Nordic conference and showcase event by:Larm as a sponsor for the Nordic Music Prize – now under the name Phonofile Nordic Music Prize.
The Nordic Music Prize is an annual award for the Best Nordic Album Of The Year. Inspired by the Mercury Prize, it was introduced in 201 and initiated by by:Larm.
The winner of Phonofile Nordic Music Prize will receive a 30,000 NOK check, provided by GramArt, the organization for Norwegian artists and professional musicians. Previous winners include First Aid Kit (2013) and The Knife (2014).
Erlend Mogård-Larsen of by:Larm said: :by:Larm is glad to once again present the music prize – and this time with partners we believe will contribute hugely to the development of the prize and its well-deserved reputation.”
Phonofile’s Erik Brataas said: “Phonofile is excited about the opportunity to collaborate more closely with by:Larm and to further develop Phonofile Nordic Music Prize as the most prestigious reward for the broader Nordic music industry. The artistic creativity, diversity and quality in the region are massive.
“Phonofile’s vision is to actively participate in developing the industry in the Nordics and we´re looking forward to further develop the Phonofile Nordic Music Prize in the coming years together with by:Larm, Music Norway and Gramart.”
The 12 nominees for this year’s Phonofile Nordic Music Prize will be announced by The Nordic Playlist on Wednesday, February 11. A winner will be announced at the Phonofile Nordic Music Prize event on March 5, which takes place during by:Larm (March 4-7).
