On December 19, 2024, the Philharmonie welcomed the national Music scene for the second prize award evening Luxembourg Music Awards. The ceremony, organized by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Philharmonic, was moderated by Elsa Rauchs in front of a packed room. Among the audience were the Minister of Culture, Eric Thill, representatives of political life as well as numerous artists as well as representatives of the musical and cultural sector. The event allowed us to celebrate the winners of the different categories, while paying tribute to all the artists who make up the diversity and richness of our musical landscape.
During his welcome speech, the Minister of Culture Eric Thill wished to underline the strengths and vitality of the national scene: “The music sector is a field in perpetual movement. In an era marked by rapid changes and a frantic pace , music constitutes for all of us the soundtrack of our lives in that it accompanies us in moments of happiness and sadness.” Adding that “this music that touches us so much is created and produced by the many professionals we are honoring this evening, across seven award categories. We will continue to support these creative and innovative players in the music scene.” In this context, the minister announced new objective criteria for the allocation of financial support to music festivals, accompanied by a dedicated envelope of 200,000 euros for 2025, aimed at creating even more “live” opportunities, allowing artists to meet their audience.
From the passionate commitment of those who dedicate their free time to music, to the awards celebrating emerging talent, to the support professions that boost a thriving local industry, each award highlights an essential aspect of this ecosystem. The price “On the stage“valorizes the excellence of live performance, divided this year for the first time into three different musical styles, while the national music prize (National Music Award) honors the work of a life as well as the commitment of a person to the development of the indigenous music scene.
Musical interludes of a quartet of the Luxembourg Philharmonic Academy, as well as of Bartleby Delicate, Veda Bartringer Quartet and Them Lights punctuated the ceremony between the awards ceremony, awarded in seven categories for this second edition. The winners were presented with a trophy created by the artist Laurie Lamborelle.
The winners of the 2024 edition
- National Music Awardlaureate: Camille Kerger
The national music prize honors an exceptional work and career serving the Luxembourg music scene. This prize is worth 10,000 euros.
- Luxembourg Music Prize, category emerging talentgraduate: Daniel Migliosi
Endowed with 2,500 euros, this prize rewards a promising career which stands out for the dynamism of its career and the excellence of its recent achievements.
- Luxembourg Music Prize, category On the stage – amplified music, winner: Francis of Delirium
Endowed with 3,500 euros, this prize rewards one or more artists (performers and authors/songwriters)
- Luxembourg Music Prizes, category On the stage – classical music, winner: Francesco Tristano
Endowed with 3,500 euros, this prize rewards one or more artists (performers and authors/songwriters) who have contributed significantly to the classical music sector over the last two years.
- Luxembourg Music Prizecategory On the stage – Jazz/blues/worldwinner: Paul Belardi
Endowed with 3,500 euros, this prize rewards one or more artists (performers and authors/songwriters) who have contributed significantly to the music sector jazz/blues/world the last two years.
- Luxembourg Music Prizecategory Behind the stage – behind-the-scenes prize, winner: Nina Schaeffer
Endowed with 3,500 euros, this prize honors the creative work of a person or a team behind the scenes over the last two years (sound engineer, lighting technician, manager, producer show manager, booker, editor, administrator, etc.).
- Luxembourg Music Prizecategory Recreational music – exceptional non-professional commitment award, winners: honey straw
Endowed with 2,500 euros, this prize rewards the exceptional merit and lasting commitment of one or a group of people who are remarkably involved in music during their leisure time, without pursuing a professional career.
Composition du jury
The jury for the 2024 edition of Luxembourg music awards was composed of:
- Pit Brosius, conductor of the National Youth Orchestra and professor at the Conservatoire du Nord,
- Vanessa Cum, cultural coordinator of the City of Luxembourg and president of the non-profit association Fête de la Musique,
- Thomas Faber, Maz Universe, professional musician and winner of the 2022 edition,
- Marie Trussart, classical music editor at Radio 100.7 / Opus 100.7,
- Georges Urwald, musician, composer, arranger and music education teacher.
The selection of artists appearing on the shortlists is done in a two-round procedure. For the first round, 84 “nominators”, music professionals, were invited to submit their favorites. On the basis of these nominations, shortlists with the names of the most cited artists. Secondly, the jury, after deliberations and votes, selected the winners. Prices in all categories apart from National Music Award refer to remarkable production over the past two years. Actors or personalities active in the music sector in Luxembourg, of Luxembourg nationality, residents or with a strong cultural anchoring in the country are eligible.
The National Music Prize (National Music Award) is designated directly by the jury and is given to an artist in the sector to reward their career, their work and their commitment to Luxembourg music.
Press release by the Ministry of Culture
