Stockholm Events
Dizzy Gillespie © Polar Music Prize
Polar Music Prize Days
Each year the world's most prestigious music award is made in
Stockholm, preceded by several days of activities such as live
performances, workshops, seminars, film shows and exhibitions at
various locations around the city. The city comes alive with the
celebration of music in this event founded in 1989 by the late Stig
Anderson, manager of Scandinavian supergroup, ABBA. The prize is
administered by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music and has been won
over the years by the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Bruce
Springsteen, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan and B.B. King.
Venue: Prize ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall; allied events at various venues around the city;
Date: 31 August 2009;
Website: www.polarmusicprize.org
