Sometimes, you need to change things up and get moving, especially when the theme of the Award for Innovation in Music calls for it.
That is why we created a new concept for this year’s theme, ‘Innovation in Motion’. We moved beyond the traditional award ceremony and transformed it into an interactive event, where both audience and jury travelled from space to space, experiencing six unique acts that surprised, moved, and inspired. And instead of presenting just one prize, the jury had the honour of awarding three: The Goosebumps Creator, The Boundary Breaker, and The Storyteller.
This resulted in an evening rich in variety, with each performance offering a distinct perspective and interpretation of the theme ‘Innovation in Motion’. The jury was deeply impressed by all participants and faced the challenging task of selecting the winners. After careful deliberation, they reached their decision:
✨ The Goosebumps Creator: Noraf Tarraf and Jeske de Haart | Zanana
🌱 The Boundary Breaker: Plantelectra Space (Julia van de Kar, Sara Carmona, Ananya Samyt, Nader Adabnejad)
📣 The Storyteller: Connloadh McDonagh | The Sound of Silence
Our gratitude also goes to the other finalists, who shared their artistic talents and perspectives through their performances:
• Elena Stamatopoulou
• Jón Kleinehanding
• Anne-Lien Goeminne (selected)
We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the open-minded audience who moved from performance to performance — and were moved in the process. Thank you for joining us for such an inspiring and dynamic evening!
