nuSep 8, 2026, 08:00

Sef wins Golden Nutcracker for exceptional live performances

Sef has been honored with the Golden Nutcracker award for his significant contributions to live music and consistent artistic growth over two decades. The award ceremony also recognized indie rock group Nusantara Beat with the Neon Notekraker prize for emerging talent.

Dutch artist Sef has been awarded the prestigious Golden Nutcracker in recognition of his exceptional live performances and long-term artistic development. The jury highlighted his ability to create a unique musical universe over the past twenty years, blending personal vulnerability with social commentary and humor. This honor adds to a successful year for the artist, who previously received the Lennaert Nijgh Prijs for best songwriter and several accolades for his recent album and tracks. Recently, he has been performing at various major festivals alongside Abel under the name IJsland, with final concerts scheduled for February in Amsterdam.

In addition to the main award, the Neon Notekraker, which serves as a talent incentive prize, was awarded to the indie rock group Nusantara Beat. The ceremony for these awards, which have been presented annually since 1974, is set to take place on September 22 at PAARD in The Hague. These accolades celebrate both established excellence and the emergence of promising new acts within the national music scene.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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