nuOct 1, 2026, 12:16

Cornald Maas is new jury chair of Annie M.G. Schmidt Prize

Cornald Maas has been named the new jury chairman for the Annie M.G. Schmidtprijs, an annual award honoring the best Dutch theater song. The announcement comes as the organization prepares for its upcoming ceremony on April 11, 2027, at De Kleine Komedie in Amsterdam.

Cornald Maas has been appointed as the new jury chairman for the Annie M.G. Schmidtprijs, a prestigious Dutch award that celebrates excellence in theater songwriting. Maas, a well-known figure in the Dutch cultural sector through his work as an Eurovision commentator and television presenter, succeeds previous chairman Van Dongen. Artistic director Daniël van Veen praised Maas for his deep affinity with the cabaret genre and his extensive experience in the arts.

The award, which has been presented annually since 1991, honors the writers and performers behind the best theater song of the preceding year. This year's winner will be officially announced on April 11, 2027, during a ceremony held at De Kleine Komedie in Amsterdam. Aspiring participants have until December 31 to submit their musical entries for consideration.

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