Grote Prijs van Nederland

The Grote Prijs van Nederland (Dutch for "Grand Prize of the Netherlands") is a series of music awards handed out yearly since 1983 to recognize talented new Dutch musicians, both solo artists and bands.

[1] Previous winners include producer Junkie XL, rock band Green Lizard, rapper Brainpower, pop group Volumia!

Band and musicians can enter the competition online, presenting two or three tracks along with a biography and a photo.

The nominees are chosen by a jury and perform in regional quarter finals and semifinals.

The finals in each category are held at the Paradiso and Melkweg venues in Amsterdam.

Indie folk band AlascA performing at the 2011 finals
Roosbeef won an award in 2005