Estonian Music Awards
| Eesti Muusikaauhinnad | |
|---|---|
| Country | Estonia |
| Presented by | Estonian Association of the Phonogram Producers |
| First award | 1998 |
| Website | www |
The Estonian Music Awards (Estonian: Eesti Muusikaauhinnad) is an annual non-profit gala concert with the goal of recognizing outstanding Estonian musicians and popularising Estonian music. The concert is organized and the awards are presented by the Estonian Association of the Phonogram Producers (EFÜ). The awards ceremony is broadcast on television.[1]
The awards began in 1998, when the EFÜ first awarded the Golden Record (Estonian: Kuldne Plaat) to the most successful artists. In 1998–1999, the Golden Records Music Awards was presented in cooperation with the Estonian Authors' Association and the Estonian Performers' Association.
In 2000, the logo and name of the award were changed. Artists were selected based on the voting results of juries – which included music editors, presenters, music teachers, musicians, DJs, concert organizers, producers, etc. In six categories, juries of 100 members were formed, and in three categories, juries of up to 15 members were formed. In addition, nominees and laureates were selected based on rankings.[2]
Categories
[edit]Below are the current categories as of 2025.[1]
- Album of the Year
- Debut Album of the Year
- Female Artist of the Year
- Male Artist of the Year
- Ensemble of the Year
- Jazz Album of the Year
- Ethno/Folk/Folk Album of the Year
- Original Song Album of the Year
- Hip-Hop/Rap Artist of the year
- Soul/Funk/R'n'B Artist of the Year
- Metal Album of the Year
- Rock Album of the Year
- Classical Album of the Year – the nominees for the category "Classical Album of the Year" are the albums that received the most votes in each classical genre category.
- Solo or Chamber Music Album of the Year
- Orchestra or Stage Music Album of the Year
- Choral Music Album of the Year
- Estonian Composition Album of the Year
- Song of the Year
- Music Video of the Year
- Contribution to Estonian Music
History
[edit]1998
[edit]Estonian phonogram producers first felt the need to recognize the best of Estonian pop music by creating the Estonian Pop Music Annual Awards Golden Disc in 1998, when the most successful artists were awarded the Estonian Pop Music Annual Awards Golden Record 1998. The awards ceremony took place and was recorded at the Estonian Television (ETV) studio on December 29, 1998, and aired as a 40-minute television program two days later, on the last day of the year.[3]
The 1998 awards were presented in 9 categories: Most Successful Female Singer, Most Successful Male Singer, Most Successful Ensemble, Most Successful Debut, The Most Successful Record Company, Most played radio hit, The most played hit in dance halls, Album of the Year, and Music Video of the Year. In addition, one special award was given: Best Police Officer in the Fight Against Piracy in 1998.[3]
1999
[edit]The Estonian Pop Music Annual Awards Golden Disc 1999 Gala took place at the Tallinn nightclub “Venus” on March 3, 2000. It was broadcast live by both ETV and Raadio 2. In 1999, the award categories were renamed as an innovation and two new categories were added – Album Design of the Year and Contribution to Estonian Pop Music.[3]
The 1999 awards were presented in 10 categories: Male Artist of the Year, Debut Album of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Radio Hit of the Year, Dance Hit of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Record Label of the Year, Album Design of the Year, Album of the Year, Contribution to Estonian Pop Music.[3]
2000
[edit]In 2000, the event was renamed to Estonian Music Awards (Estonian: Eesti Muusikaauhinnad). The difference compared to the two previous years is that the EFÜ started to determine the nominees and winners based on the jury voting results from 2000.[3]
Impartial juries of 100 members were formed in six categories. Nominees and laureates were determined based on rankings. The juries consisted of individuals active in various fields of music in Estonia (for example, music editors, presenters, teachers, musicians, DJs, concert organizers, producers, etc.). For the first time, a comprehensive set of rules for music awards was also developed, which included the conditions for nomination, criteria for determining nominees and winners, and the composition and work of the juries. When determining nominees and winners, the jury members had to take into account, among other things, the following criteria - sales success, the idea and execution of the performance or music video or album design, playability on radio and television, the success of concerts, and the impact on Estonian music in general and more broadly.[3]
At the award ceremony held on March 3, 2001 at the Decolte nightclub. New awards were added that included multiple genres of music, rather than just pop music, including ethno/folk, jazz/blues and classical music categories. One of the special awards recognized the fight against piracy – the Music Supporter of the Year award was given to Äripäev journalist Peep Sooman for his articles on piracy.[3]
Cooperation with ETV and Raadio 2 continued, both of which broadcast the event live, providing extensive advance advertising for the event in the form of commercials, interviews, etc. The 2000 awards were presented in 14 categories: Male Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Jazz/Blues Artist of the Year, Ethno/Folk Artist of the Year, Classical Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Album Design of the Year, Radio Hit of the Year, Dance Hit of the Year, Record Label of the Year, Music Supporter of the Year, Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2001
[edit]The Estonian Music Awards 2001 took place on March 3rd at Saku Suurhall. Awards were presented in 15 categories: Male Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Dance Artist of the Year, Jazz/Blues Artist of the Year, Ethno/Folk Artist of the Year, Classical Artist of the Year, Alternative Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Album Design of the Year, Radio Hit of the Year, Dance Hit of the Year, Artist of the Year, Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2002
[edit]There was no award ceremony in 2002, likely due to the Eurovision Song Contest 2002 being held in Tallinn.
2003
[edit]The Estonian Music Awards 2003 took place on March 15th at the Saku Suurhall. Awards were presented in 15 categories: Male Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Dance Artist of the Year, Jazz Artist of the Year, Ethno/Folk Artist of the Year, Alternative Artist of the Year, Classical Album of the Year, Hit Song of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Album Design of the Year, Artist of the Year, Foreign Artist of the Year, Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2004
[edit]The Estonian Music Awards 2004 took place on March 3, 2004 at the Sokos Hotel Viru. The awards ceremony was broadcast live by TV3. Awards were presented in 13 categories: Male Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Jazz/Blues Artist of the Year, Ethno/Folk Artist of the Year, Alternative Artist of the Year, Classical Artist of the Year, Hit Song of the Year, Album Design of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Contribution to Estonian Music, Artist of the Year.[3]
2005
[edit]On March 2, the Estonian Music Awards 2005 were presented at Club Parlament. In addition to the award ceremony, Koer, Toe Tag, Soul Militia, Cool D, Julia Boman and Slobodan River performed. Awards were presented in 16 categories: Male Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Album of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Jazz/Blues Artist of the Year, Ethno/Folk Artist of the Year, HipHop/RnB Artist of the Year, Electronic Artist of the Year, Metal/Punk Artist of the Year, Classical Album of the Year, Hit Song of the Year, Album Design of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2006
[edit]On March 19, 2006, the Estonian Music Awards 2006 were presented at the Vanemuine Concert Hall. Awards were presented in 17 categories: Album of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Rock Artist of the Year, Jazz/Blues Artist of the Year, Ethno/Folk Artist of the Year, HipHop/RnB Artist of the Year, Electronic Artist of the Year, Metal/Punk Artist of the Year, Classical Album of the Year, Hit Song of the Year, Album Design of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2007
[edit]At the Estonian Music Awards 2007, awards were presented in 15 categories: Album of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, HipHop/RnB Artist of the Year, Electronic Artist of the Year, Metal/Punk Artist of the Year, Rock Artist of the Year, Jazz Artist of the Year, Ethno/Folk Art of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Hit Song of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Album Design of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2008
[edit]The annual music awards were presented at the A.Le Coq Live Estonian Music Awards 2008 gala concert, held at the Pärnu Concert Hall on April 1. Various artists took to the stage with programs and lineups specially created for the evening. The evening was hosted by Hannes Võrno and the event was broadcast live by TV3. Awards were presented in 15 categories: Album of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, HipHop/RnB Artist of the Year, Electronic Artist of the Year, Metal/Punk Artist of the Year, Rock Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Jazz/Blues Artist of the Year, Ethno/Folk Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Hit Song of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Album Design of the Year, Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2009
[edit]The A. Le Coq Live Estonian Music Awards 2009 gala took place on March 19 at the Russian Theatre. Awards were presented in 15 categories: Album of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Jazz/Blues Artist of the Year, Ethno/Folk Artist of the Year, Electronic Artist of the Year, HipHip/RnB Artist of the Year, Metal Artist of the Year, Rock Artist of the Year, Pop Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, People's Choice of the Year, Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2010
[edit]The A. Le Coq Live Estonian Music Awards 2010 gala took place on February 25 at the Nokia Concert Hall. Awards were presented in 15 categories: Album of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Jazz/Blues Artist of the Year, Electronic Artist of the Year, HipHop/RnB Artist of the Year, Metal/Punk Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Pop Artist of the Year, Rock Artist of the Year, Ethno/Folk Artist of the Year, Audience Favorite, Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2011
[edit]The A. Le Coq Live Estonian Music Awards 2011 gala was held at the Nokia Concert Hall and featured performances by Koit Toome, The Sun, Metsatöll ja Zetod, Ott Lepland, Lenna, Liisi Koikson, Singer Vinger and Ultima Thule. Scandinavian rock band Sunrise Avenue introduced themselves to the Estonian audience for the first time. Awards were presented in 15 categories: Album of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Debut Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Jazz Artist of the Year, Ethno/Folk Artist of the Year, Electronic Artist of the Year, HipHop Artist of the Year, Metal Artist of the Year, Rock Artist of the Year, Pop Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Best Song of the Year, Contribution to Estonian music.[3]
2012
[edit]The Estonian Music Awards 2012 gala took place on February 2 at the Nokia Concert Hall. Awards were presented in 15 categories: Album of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Debut Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year, Ethno/Folk Album of the Year, Electronic Album of the Year, Alternative Album of the Year, Metal Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Best Song of the Year, Contribution to Estonian music.[3]
2013
[edit]The Estonian Music Awards 2013 gala took place on February 14. Põhja-Tallinn won the most awards with three trophies, while Vaiko Eplik and Ott Lepland each took home two awards. Iiris was named Female Artist of the Year and Ott Lepland was named Male Artist of the Year. The latter also won the title of Pop Album of the Year. The most valuable trophy of the Estonian Music Awards, Album of the Year, was won by Vaiko Eplik for his album Varielu. Vaiko Eplik also won the Rock Album of the Year award. The high recognition, Contribution to Estonian Music, was awarded to well-known music figure Anne Erm. The jury awarded the Best Song of the Year award to Lenna for her song Mina jään (I'll Stay), and the Music Video of the Year went to Kerli. Black Velvet, Iiris, Ott Lepland, Tiger Milk, Vaiko Eplik, Lenna, Tenfold Rabbit and Põhja-Tallinn performed at the gala.[3]
Awards were presented in 16 categories: Album of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Debut Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year, Ethno/Folk Album of the Year, Electronic Album of the Year, Alternative/Indie Album of the Year, Metal Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Best Song of the Year, Hip-Hop/Rap Album of the Year, Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2014
[edit]The 2014 Estonian Music Awards was held on January 30, 2014 at the Nokia Concert Hall. Birgit Õigemeel and Vallatud Vestid, Facelift Deer, Kerli, Kõrsikud, HU?, Lenna, Metsakutsu and Grete Paia, Winny Puhh, Karl-Erik Taukar and Anne Veski performed. The jury awarded three artists the title of winner in more than one category: Kõrsikud, Facelift Deer, and Leslie Da Bass, who took home two awards each.[3]
Awards were presented in 19 categories: Album of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Debut Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Classical Album of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year, Ethno/Folk Album of the Year, Electronic Album of the Year, Alternative/Indie Album of the Year, Metal Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Best Song of the Year, Hip-Hop/Rap/R'n'B Album of the Year, Folk Album of the Year, Album Design of the Year, Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2015
[edit]Curly Strings was the biggest winner at the Estonian Music Awards 2015, taking home four trophies. Karl-Erik Taukar, Maria Minerva and Trad.Attack! won in two categories each. The gala concert featured performances by Tanja, Ewert And The Two Dragons, Curly Strings, Karl-Erik Taukar, Elephants From Neptune, Genka & Paul Oja, and Getter Jaani & Risto Vürst. The evening was hosted by Ott Lepland and Ines.[3]
Awards were presented in 17 categories: Album of the Year, Best Song of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Band of the Year, Debut Album of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year, Ethno/Folk/Popular Album of the Year, Electronic Album of the Year, Hip-Hop/Rap Album of the Year, Alternative/Indie Album of the Year, Metal Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, Classical Album of the Year, Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2016
[edit]Elina Born was the biggest winner at the Estonian Music Awards 2016, taking home four trophies. Trad.Attack! won three awards, including Album of the Year. Karl-Erik Taukar, Liis Lemsalu, Justament, Jüri Pootsmann, Elina Born, Tanel Padar & The Sun, Cartoon, Trad.Attack!, Leslie Da Bass performed . The evening was hosted by Karl-Erik Taukar and Liis Lemsalu.[3]
Awards were presented in 17 categories: Jazz Album of the Year, Ethno/Folk/Popular Album of the Year, Electronic Album of the Year, Alternative/Indie Album of the Year, Metal Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, Hip-Hop/Rap/R'n'B Album of the Year, Classical Album of the Year, Debut Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Best Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2017
[edit]The Estonian Music Awards 2017 gala took place on January 26. Karl-Erik Taukar was the most successful with three awards, while Kadri Voorand and Elephants From Neptune won two trophies. The awards ceremony was broadcast live by TV3. The evening was hosted by Tanja Mihhailova-Saar and Mikk Saar, who also made a surprise appearance on the show. The concert featured performances by Liis Lemsalu, Laura, Lenna, Metsakutsu, NOËP, I Wear* Experiment, Karl-Erik Taukar, Mick Pedaja, and Estonian Voices.[3]
2017 marked the first year that the Classical music genre was split into sub-genres. The nominees for the category "Classical Album of the Year" are the albums that received the most votes in each classical genre category: Solo or Chamber Music Album of the Year, Orchestra or Stage Music Album of the Year, Choral Music Album of the Year, Estonian Composition Album of the Year.[3]
Awards were presented in 17 main categories: Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Debut Album of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year, Ethno/Folk/Popular Album of the Year, Electronic Album of the Year, Alternative/Indie Album of the Year, Metal Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, Hip-Hop/Rap/R'n'B Album of the Year, Classical Album of the Year (Sub categories: Composition Album of the Year, Chamber Music Albums of the Year, Choral Music Album of the Year, Symphonic or Stage Music Album of the Year), Music Video of the Year, Best Song of the Year, Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2018
[edit]The Estonian Music Awards 2018 celebrated the ceremony's 20th anniversary with a gala held in the Saku Suurhall. The show offered several performances with special effects, and over 20 artists performed including 2 Quick Start, Trad.Attack!, Liis Lemsalu, Miljardid and NOËP. The Estonian hip-hop cannonball consisting of reket, Beebilõust, Arop, Genka and 5MIINUST surprised with a unique joint number. The gala was broadcast live on January 25 on Kanal 2. The evening was hosted by Eda-Ines Etti and Karl-Erik Taukar. The most successful winners were Miljardid with three awards, while Trad.Attack!, Liis Lemsalu and Erki Pärnoja each won two trophies. 2 Quick Starts were recognized with the Contribution to Estonian Music award.[3]
Awards were presented in 17 main categories: Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Debut Album of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year, Ethno/Folk/Popular Album of the Year, Electronic Album of the Year, Alternative/Indie Album of the Year, Metal Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, Hip-Hop/Rap Album of the Year, Classical Album of the Year (Sub categories: Composition Album of the Year, Chamber Music Albums of the Year, Choral Music Album of the Year, Symphonic or Stage Music Album of the Year), Music Video of the Year, Best Song of the Year, Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2019
[edit]On January 24, the Estonian Music Awards 2019 were presented at Saku Suurhall. The evening was hosted by singer Triinu “Lepatriinu” Paomets and musician Reigo Ahven. The biggest winner of the evening was Ewert and The Two Dragons, who won in all three categories in which they were nominated. The musicians who performed at the gala included Kare Kauksi in the Mahavok lineup, NOËP, and a joint number by Bert on Beats and the ÖED ensemble. Notable moments include the performance of Rein Rannap and Ott Lepland together with the WAF Choir, and the Revals. In addition, Uudo Sepp, Maian, Lenna, Ewert and The Two Dragons, Duo Ruut, Talbot, Victor Crone and The Boondocks also performed. The event was broadcast live by Kanal2, Kanal11, Elmar and Elu24.[3]
A total of 17 categories were awarded: Jazz Album of the Year, Ethno/Folk/Popular Album of the Year, Electronic Album of the Year, Alternative/Indie Album of the Year, Metal Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, Pop Album of the Year, Hip-Hop/Rap Album of the Year, Debut Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Band of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Best Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Classical Album of the Year, Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2020
[edit]Anna Kaneelina and nublu received the most awards at the Estonian Music Awards 2020 gala held at Saku Suurhall on January 24. The winners of the Estonian Music Awards were determined by a jury of nearly 160 members convened by the Estonian Phonogram Producers Association. The Artist of the Year was determined in a public vote conducted by Elu24 and the Estonian Music Awards. At the biggest music gala yet, 20 artists performed. These included the world premieres of Trad.Attack!'s new single "Tehke ruumi", Ariadne's new single "Queen Of My Own" and British rising star CHINCHILLA's new single "Cold Water". In addition, The Swingers performed a memorable pop song from the top five Estonian songs of the year and gave the show a 5MIINUST score with villemdrillem. The ensemble FIX was also seen on the gala stage. In addition, STEFAN, Liis Lemsalu, Anna Kaneelina, Rita Ray, Gram-of-Fun, Clicherik & Mäx, nublu and Isac Elliot performed special numbers. The evening was hosted by Trad.Attack!. The event was broadcast live by Kanal 11, Kanal 2, Elmar and Elu24.[3]
Awards were given out in a total of 18 categories: Debut Album of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year, Ethno/Folk/Popular Album of the Year, Electronic Album of the Year, Alternative/Indie Album of the Year, Metal Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, Pop Artist of the Year, Hip-Hop/Rap/R'n'B Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Best Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Classical Album of the Year (Sub-categories: Composition Album of the Year, Symphonic or Stage Music Album of the Year, Choral Music Album of the Year, Chamber Music Album of the Year), Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2021
[edit]At the Estonian Music Awards 2021 gala held on January 28, nublu received the most awards, winning six awards, including Debut Album of the Year, Hip-Hop/Rap/R'n'B Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Album of the Year. The Music Video of the Year win came for the song "Universum", which was made in collaboration with Mikael Gabriel and director Marta Vaarik. "Café Kosmos" was chosen as Album of the Year. Both Trad.Attack! and Anett were awarded two awards. The Best Song of the Year went to Trad.Attack! “Armasta mind” (feat. Vaiko Eplik), and the band also won in the Ethno/Folk Album of the Year category. Anett was awarded the titles of Female Artist of the Year and Pop Artist of the Year. Over 150 jury members participated in selecting the winners. The Artist of the Year was determined as a result of a public vote conducted in cooperation with Elu24. Traditionally, the Contribution to Estonian Music award was also presented, which was received by the ensemble Ruja. Hosts Kaire Vilgats and Dagmar Oja performed an opening number from the Best Song of the Year nominees with Utopia Entertainment dancers and the Police and Border Guard Orchestra conducted by Siim Aimla. The gala evening also featured musical performances by Terminaator, 5MIINUST, pizza, nublu, Miljardid, Anett, Raul Ojamaa and NOËP. The event was broadcast live by Kanal 2 and Elu24.[3]
Awards were given out in a total of 19 categories: Debut Album of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year, Etno/Folk Album of the Year, Song of the Year/Folk Album, Alternative/Indie Album of the Year, Metal Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, Electronic Album of the Year, Pop Artist of the Year, Hip-Hop/Rap/R'n'B Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Band of the Year, Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Best Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Classical Album of the Year (Sub-categories: Chamber Music Album of the Year, Composition Album of the Year, Symphonic or Stage Music Album of the Year, Choral Music Album of the Year), Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2022
[edit]NOËP and Puuluup took home the most awards at the Estonian Music Awards 2022 gala held at the Alexela Concert Hall on 26.01.2022. NOËP, who received four awards, was victorious in the categories of Male Artist of the Year and Pop Artist of the Year, as well as in the categories of Debut Album of the Year and Album of the Year. The ensemble Puuluup was awarded two awards, winning in the categories of Band of the Year and Ethno/Folk Album of the Year. Singer YASMYN was awarded Female Artist of the Year. Tommy Cash won the Best Music Video award. A total of 190 jury members participated in selecting the winners. In addition, the Artist of the Year award was also presented, chosen by Kroonika readers – the winner was the band 5MIINUST. Continuing the tradition, the Contribution to Estonian Music Award was also presented, which was awarded to composer Mikk Targo. The event was broadcast live by Kanal 2, and for the first time, the show was also available to watch as an alternative online broadcast via the Elisa Stage platform. The gala evening was hosted by Liis Lemsalu and Daniel Levi Viinalass, who also performed an opening number. The performers at the gala were NOËP, 5MIINUST, Puuluup, Wateva, Genka, YASMYN and Gameboy Tetris. The performers were accompanied on stage by ÜENSO conductors Tõnno Piigli and Jüri-Ruut Kangur.[3]
Awards were given out in a total of 19 categories: Debut Album of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year, Ethno/Folk Album of the Year, Song of the Year/Folk Album, Alternative/Indie Album of the Year, Metal Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, Electronic Album of the Year, ,Hip-Hop/Rap/R'n'B Artist of the Year, Pop Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Classical Album of the Year (Sub-categories: Chamber Music Album of the Year, Composition Album of the Year, Choir Music Album of the Year, Symphonic or Stage Music Album of the Year), Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2023
[edit]At the Estonian Music Awards 2023 gala at the Unibet Arena, STEFAN picked up the most awards, winning a total of four titles in the categories of Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Pop Artist of the Year, and Song of the Year. This year, the awards for Band of the Year and Debut Album of the Year went to Gram-Of-Fun, and Rita Ray was named Female Artist of the Year and won the Album of the Year award. The award for best music video went to nublu for the song "kastehein". This year, the Soul/Funk/R'n'B artist of the year was chosen for the first time, and Anett won with her album "Late to the Party". Nearly 200 jury members participated in selecting the winners. The winner of the Artist of the Year award was determined by a public vote on the Sky.ee portal, and STEFAN was chosen. The legendary Rock Hotel, whose music was performed on stage by Siim Aimla, Maarja, Tanel Padar, Ott Lepland, Robert Linna, Jaak Vasar, Eduard Akulin, Andrus Lillepea, Eric Kammiste, Joonas Mattias Sarapuu and Henno Kelp, was recognized for its contribution to Estonian music. The gala evening was hosted by 5MIINUST, who performed an opening number. The gala featured performances by nublu, Anett, Elephants From Neptune, STEFAN, Rita Ray and Gram-Of-Fun.[3]
Awards were given out in a total of 20 categories: Debut Album of the Year, Alternative/Indie Album of the Year, Songwriter's Album of the Year, Electronic Album of the Year, Ethno/Folk/Popular Album of the Year, Hip-Hop/Rap Artist of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year, Metal Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, Pop Artist of the Year, Soul/Funk/R'n'B Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Band of the Year, Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Classical Album of the Year (Sub-categories: Symphonic or Stage Music Album of the Year, Composition Album of the Year, Chamber Music Album of the Year, Choir Music Album of the Year), Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2024
[edit]At the grand gala of the Estonian Music Awards 2024 at the Unibet Arena, ALIKA was the overwhelming winner, winning a total of five titles in the categories of Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Debut Album of the Year, and Song of the Year. Bedwetters won three awards – Band of the Year, Rock Album of the Year and Music Video of the Year. NOËP was named both Male Artist of the Year and Pop Artist of the Year. 160 jury members participated in selecting the winners. The winner of the Artist of the Year award was determined by a public vote on the Sky.ee portal, and ALIKA was chosen. The award for Contribution to Estonian Music was given to pop music great, singer Marju Länik. The gala evening was hosted by Birgit Sarrap and STEFAN, who opened the evening with a performance. Performers included ALIKA, Bedwetters, NOËP, villemdrillem, Anett x Fredi, MARI KALKUN and Marju Länik. The live broadcast was on Kanal 2 and a special web program was broadcast on Delfi.[3]
Awards were given out in a total of 20 categories: Debut Album of the Year, Alternative/Indie Album of the Year, Songwriter's Album of the Year, Electronic Album of the Year, Ethno/Folk/Popular Album of the Year, Hip-Hop/Rap Artist of the Year, Soul/Funk/R'n'B Artist of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year, Metal Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, Pop Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Classical Album of the Year (Sub-categories: Solo or Chamber Music Album of the Year, Estonian Composition Album of the Year, Choral Music Album of the Year, Symphonic or Stage Music Album of the Year), Contribution to Estonian Music.[3]
2025
[edit]The Estonian Music Awards 2025 grand gala at the Unibet Arena was won by 5MIINUST x Puuluup and nublu, who were both awarded a total of three titles. 5MIINUST x Puuluup took home the titles Album of the Year, Band of the Year and Ethno/Folk/Popular Album of the Year. Pop Artist of the Year nublu also won the Song of the Year and Music Video of the Year categories with the song "push it" featuring maria kallastu. Mari Jürjens was awarded both Female Artist of the Year and Original Song Album of the Year. Florian Wahl received Male Artist of the Year and Alternative/Indie Album of the Year awards.The winners of the Estonian Music Awards were selected by a 159-member jury. The Music Video of the Year was determined by a public vote on the Delfi portal. The Contribution to Estonian Music award went to pop music hitmaker, songwriter, producer and musician Sven Lõhmus. The gala evening was hosted by Anne Veski and the Bedwetters ensemble, who opened the evening with a special number. The performers were 5MIINUST x Puuluup, nublu and maria kallastu, Mari Jürjens, Vaiko Eplik & Eliit, Florian Wahl, villemdrillem and JT Conception, among others. The live broadcast was via Kanal 2 and a special web program was broadcast on Delfi.[4]
Awards were given out in a total of 18 categories: Debut Album of the Year, Alternative/Indie Album of the Year, Songwriter's Album of the Year, Electronic Album of the Year, Ethno/Folk/Popular Album of the Year, Hip-Hop/Rap Artist of the Year, Jazz Album of the Year, Classical Album of the Year (Sub-categories: Solo or Chamber Music Album of the Year, Estonian Composition Album of the Year, Choral Music Album of the Year, Symphonic or Stage Music Album of the Year), Metal Album of the Year, Pop Artist of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Ensemble of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Contribution to Estonian Music.[4]
Winners
[edit]General Field Awards
[edit]Female Artist of the Year (1998, Since 2000)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Artist) | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Maarja | Kaua veel | [3] |
| 2000 | Ines | Here For Your Love | [3] |
| 2001 | Hedvig Hanson | Tule mu juurde | |
| 2003 | Liisi Koikson | The Gemini Diaries | |
| 2004 | Hedvig Hanson | What Colour Is Love? | |
| 2005 | Ines | 15 magamata ööd | |
| 2006 | Liisi Koikson | Väike Järv | |
| 2007 | Maarja and Rannap | Läbi jäätund klaasi | |
| 2008 | Laura | Muusa | |
| 2009 | Kerli | Love is dead | |
| 2010 | Birgit Õigemeel | Teineteisel pool | |
| 2011 | Lenna | Lenna | |
| 2012 | Liis Lemsalu | Liis Lemsalu | |
| 2013 | Iiris | The Magic Gift Box | |
| 2014 | Birgit Õigemeel | Uus algus | |
| 2015 | Maria Minerva | Histrionic | |
| 2016 | Elina Born | Elina Born | |
| 2017 | Kadri Voorand | Armupurjus (esitab Kadri Voorand Quartet) | |
| 2018 | Liis Lemsalu | +1 | |
| 2019 | Lenna | ||
| 2020 | Anna Kaneelina | Anna Kaneelina | |
| 2021 | Anett | Morning After | |
| 2022 | YASMYN | YASMYN | |
| 2023 | Rita Ray | A Life of Its Own | |
| 2024 | ALIKA | ALIKA | |
| 2025 | Mari Jürjens | … aga samas … | [5] |
Male Artist of the Year (Since 1998)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Artist) | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Mati Nuude | Kutse tantsule nr. 8: Tulipunased roosid | [3] |
| 1999 | Mati Nuude | Kutse tantsule nr. 14: Viva šampanja | |
| 2000 | Riho Sibul | Poeet külmetab klaasmäel | |
| 2001 | Dave Benton | From Monday to Sunday | |
| 2003 | Karl Madis | Tantsud vihmas | |
| 2004 | Chalice | Ühendatud inimesed | |
| 2005 | Cool D | Seenioride vabakava | |
| 2006 | Cool D | Tütar üksi kodus | |
| 2007 | Allan Vainola | Unenäopüüdjad | |
| 2008 | Chalice | Taevas ja perse | |
| 2009 | Chalice | Supervõimed | |
| 2010 | Vaiko Eplik | Neljas | |
| 2011 | Orelipoiss | Õnn | |
| 2012 | Ott Lepland | Laulan ma sind | |
| 2013 | Ott Lepland | Öö mu kannul käib | |
| 2014 | Leslie Da Bass | Times New Roman | |
| 2015 | Karl-Erik Taukar | Vääramatu jõud | |
| 2016 | Jüri Pootsmann | Jüri Pootsmann | |
| 2017 | Karl-Erik Taukar | Kaks | |
| 2018 | Erki Pärnoja | Efterglow | |
| 2019 | nublu | ||
| 2020 | nublu | ||
| 2021 | nublu | Café Kosmos | |
| 2022 | NOËP | No Man Is An Island | |
| 2023 | STEFAN | Hope | |
| 2024 | NOËP | Move Your Feet | |
| 2025 | Karl Killing | 37 | [5] |
Ensemble of the Year (Since 1998)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Artist) | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Terminaator | Kuld | [3] |
| 1999 | Caater | Millennium: The Best of Caater Aasta Raadiohitt 2 Quick Start C’est La Vie | |
| 2000 | Claire's Birthday | Venus | |
| 2001 | 2 Quick Start | Ühega miljoneist | |
| 2003 | Dagö | Toiduklubi | |
| 2004 | Dagö | Hiired tuules | |
| 2005 | Toe Tag | Legendaarne | |
| 2006 | Tanel Padar & The Sun | The Greatest Hits | |
| 2007 | Tanel Padar & The Sun | 100% rock’n’roll | |
| 2008 | Vaiko Eplik & Eliit | Vaiko Eplik & Eliit 2 | |
| 2009 | HU? | Film | |
| 2010 | Popidiot | Antenna of Love | |
| 2011 | Ultima Thule | Jälgede jälgedes | |
| 2012 | Ewert and The Two Dragons | Good Man Down | |
| 2013 | Põhja-Tallinn | Per Aspera ad Astra | |
| 2014 | Kõrsikud | Heli jälgedes | |
| 2015 | Curly Strings | Üle ilma | |
| 2016 | Trad.Attack! | Ah! | |
| 2017 | Elephants From Neptune | Oh No | |
| 2018 | Trad.Attack! | Kullakarva | |
| 2019 | Ewert and The Two Dragons | ||
| 2020 | Põhja Konn, Vox Clamantis, Estonian Cello Ensemble | Hetk. InSpereiritud Tüürist | |
| 2021 | Lexsoul Dancemachine | Lexplosion II | |
| 2022 | Puuluup | Viimane suusataja | |
| 2023 | Gram-Of-Fun | To The Great Unknown | |
| 2024 | Bedwetters | It Is What It Is | |
| 2025 | 5MIINUST x Puuluup | kannatused ehk külakiigel pole stopperit | [5] |
Album of the Year (1998–1999, Since 2005)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Album) | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Kuld | Terminaator | [3] |
| 1999 | Millennium: The Best of Caater | Caater | |
| 2005 | 15 magamata ööd | Ines | [3] |
| 2006 | The Greatest Hits | Tanel Padar & The Sun | |
| 2007 | 100% rock’n’roll | Tanel Padar & The Sun | |
| 2008 | Muusa | Laura | |
| 2009 | Film | HU? | |
| 2010 | Ringrada | Röövel Ööbik | |
| 2011 | Jälgede jälgedes | Ultima Thule | |
| 2012 | Good Man Down | Ewert and The Two Dragons | |
| 2013 | 6 Varielu | Vaiko Eplik | |
| 2014 | Teine | Lenna | |
| 2015 | Üle ilma | Curly Strings | |
| 2016 | Ah! | Trad.Attack! | |
| 2017 | Kaks | Karl-Erik Taukar | |
| 2018 | Kunagi läänes | Miljardid | |
| 2019 | Hands Around the Moon | Ewert and The Two Dragons | |
| 2020 | Anna Kaneelina | Anna Kaneelina | |
| 2021 | Café Kosmos | nublu | |
| 2022 | No Man Is An Island | NOËP | |
| 2023 | A Life of Its Own | Rita Ray | |
| 2024 | ALIKA | ALIKA | |
| 2025 | kannatused ehk külakiigel pole stopperit | 5MIINUST x Puuluup | [5] |
Debut Album of the Year (1998–2001, Since 2011)
[edit]Replaced by Newcomer of the Year in 2003-2010
| Year | Winner (Album) | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Puudutus: Duetid | Koit Toome | [3] |
| 1999 | Geisha | Push Up | |
| 2000 | Venus | Claire's Birthday | |
| 2001 | Woman Knows | Tanel Padar & Speed Free | |
| 2011 | Lenna | Lenna | [3] |
| 2012 | Wide awake | Outloudz | |
| 2013 | Per Aspera ad Astra | Põhja-Tallinn | |
| 2014 | Facelift Deer | Facelift Deer | |
| 2015 | Üle ilma | Curly Strings | |
| 2016 | Elina Born | Elina Born | |
| 2017 | Patience | I Wear* Experiment | |
| 2018 | Kunagi läänes | Miljardid | |
| 2019 | TIKS 068 | Sander Mölder | |
| 2020 | Anna Kaneelina | Anna Kaneelina | |
| 2021 | Café Kosmos | nublu | |
| 2022 | No Man Is An Island | NOËP | |
| 2023 | To The Great Unknown | Gram-Of-Fun | |
| 2024 | ALIKA | ALIKA | |
| 2025 | 37 | Karl Killing | [5] |
Music Video of the Year (Since 1998)
[edit]Record Company of the Year (1998–2000)
[edit]| Year | Winner | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Aidem Pot | [3] |
| 1999 | Hitivabrik | |
| 2000 | Records 2000 |
Radio Hit of the Year (1998–2001)
[edit]Replaced by Hit Song of the Year in 2003
| Year | Winner (Song) | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Tantsin sinuga taevas | Smilers | [3] |
| 1999 | C’est La Vie | 2 Quick Start | |
| 2000 | Once in a Lifetime | Ines | |
| 2001 | Ühega miljoneist | 2 Quick Start |
Contribution to Estonia Music (Since 1999)
[edit]| Year | Winner | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Uno Loop | [3] |
| 2000 | Valter Ojakaär | |
| 2001 | Vello Orumets | |
| 2003 | Rein Rannap | |
| 2004 | Gunnar Graps | |
| 2005 | Tonis Mägi | |
| 2006 | Marju Kuut | |
| 2007 | Olav Ehala | |
| 2008 | Ivo Linna | |
| 2009 | Riho Onion | |
| 2010 | Erkki-Sven Tüür | |
| 2011 | Singer Vinger | |
| 2012 | Kukerpillid | |
| 2013 | Anne Erm | |
| 2014 | Anne Veski | |
| 2015 | Jaak Joala | |
| 2016 | Justament | |
| 2017 | Villu Tamme | |
| 2018 | 2 Quick Start | |
| 2019 | Mahavok | |
| 2020 | FIX | |
| 2021 | Ruja | |
| 2022 | Mikk Targo | |
| 2023 | Rock Hotel | |
| 2024 | Marju Lanik | |
| 2025 | Sven Løhmus | [5] |
Album Design of the Year (1999–2001, 2003–2008, 2014)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Album) | Artist | Designers | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Sit and Spin | Mr. Lawrence | Ervin Heigo Seppel | [3] |
| 2000 | Müsteerium plaadimängijas | Various Artists | ||
| 2001 | Patused mõtted | INBoiler | Asko Künnap / Zoom | |
| Niiongi | Jääboiler | |||
| 2003 | Sabaga täht | Eesti Keeled ja Jaak Johanson, Riho Sibul | Martin Pütsep | |
| 2004 | Kohtumine Albertiga | Urmas Alender | Heino Prunsvelt | |
| 2005 | Tsaca Tsap | Pastacas | ||
| 2006 | Sula | NYYD Ensemble ja ERSO, Helena Tulve | Tuuli Aule | |
| 2007 | Telegramm | Köök | ||
| 2008 | Ei tea, kumb? | Indigolapsed | ||
| 2014 | Yaki-Läki | Pastacas | [3] |
Music Supporter of the Year (2000)
[edit]| Year | Winner | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Peep Sooman | [3] |
Artist of the Year (2001–2006, 2020–2024)
[edit]| Year | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Terminaator | [3] |
| 2003 | Our Man | |
| 2004 | Smilers | |
| 2005 | Smilers | |
| 2006 | Slide-Fifty | |
| 2020 | 5MIINUST | [3] |
| 2021 | nublu | |
| 2022 | 5MIINUST | |
| 2023 | STEFAN | |
| 2024 | ALIKA |
Hit Song of the Year (2003–2008)
[edit]Replaced by "Song of the Year" in 2011
| Year | Winner (Song) | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Unistus/ As My Life Goes On | Tanel Padar | [3] |
| 2004 | Leekiv armastus | Genialistid ja Lea Liitmaa | |
| 2005 | 15 magamata ööd | Ines | |
| 2006 | Kuu on päike | Tanel Padar & The Sun | |
| 2007 | Kosk | Vaiko Eplik ja Eliit | |
| 2008 | Absoluutselt | Hannaliisa Uusma |
Newcomer of the Year (2003–2010)
[edit]Replaced by Debut Album of the Year in 2011
| Year | Winner (Artist) | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Liisi Koikson | The Gemini Diaries | [3] |
| 2004 | Chalice | Ühendatud inimesed | |
| 2005 | Koer | Pure | |
| 2006 | Tanel Padar & The Sun | The Greatest Hits | |
| 2007 | Mari-Leen | Rahutu tuhkatriinu | |
| 2008 | Traffic | Traffic | |
| 2009 | HU? | Film | |
| 2010 | Chungin & The Strap-On Faggots | Chungin & The Strap-On Faggots |
Foreign Artist of the Year (2003)
[edit]| Year | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Eminem | [3] |
People's Choice of the Year (2009–2010)
[edit]This award was named "Audience Favorite" in 2010.
| Year | Artist | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Tanel Padar & The Sun | Unisex | [3] |
| 2010 | Shanon |
Song of the Year (Since 2011)
[edit]From 2011-2021, this award was named "Best Song of the Year"
| Year | Winner (Song) | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Rapunzel | Lenna | [3] |
| 2012 | Good Man Down | Ewert and The Two Dragons | |
| 2013 | Mina jään | Lenna | |
| 2014 | Meiecundimees üks Korsakov läks eile Lätti | Winny Puhh | |
| 2015 | Kauges külas | Curly Strings | |
| 2016 | Goodbye to Yesterday | Elina Born & Stig Rästa | |
| 2017 | Rooftop | NOËP | |
| 2018 | Kiki Miki | Arop | |
| 2019 | Mina ka | nublu feat. reket | |
| 2020 | für Oksana | nublu x gameboy tetris | |
| 2021 | Armasta mind (feat. Vaiko Eplik) | Trad.Attack! | |
| 2022 | Love Ain’t The Same | Rita Ray | |
| 2023 | Hope | STEFAN | |
| 2024 | Bridges | ALIKA | |
| 2025 | push it | nublu feat. maria kallastu | [5] |
Songwriter's Album of the Year (Since 2023)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Album) | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Tapeet | Lonitseera | [3] |
| 2024 | Klišeed | Vaiko Eplik | |
| 2025 | … aga samas … | Mari Jürjens |
Jazz/Blues Awards & Winners
[edit]The Jazz/Blues genre was introduced in 2000.
Jazz/Blues Artist of the Year (2000–2002, 2003–2011)
[edit]Replaced by Jazz Album of the Year in 2012
| Year | Winner (Artist) | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Riho Sibul | Poeet külmetab klaasmäel | [3] |
| 2001 | Hedvig Hanson | Tule mu juurde | |
| 2003 | Riho Sibul & Estonian Dream Big Band | Riho Sibul & Estonian Dream Big Band | |
| 2004 | Hedvig Hanson | What Colour Is Love? | |
| 2005 | Riho Sibul | Must | |
| 2006 | Liisi Koikson | Väike Järv | |
| 2007 | Toomas Rull | Going North | |
| 2008 | Villu Veski | iLife Jazz Party | |
| 2009 | Hedvig Hanson | Kohtumistund | |
| 2010 | Riho Sibul | Liblikas ja peegel | |
| 2011 | Liisi Koikson | Ettepoole |
Jazz Album of the Year (Since 2012)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Album) | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Kooskõla | Vaiko Eplik ja Kristjan Randalu | [3] |
| 2013 | A Tempo | Mustonen Sooäär Remmel Ruben | |
| 2014 | Esmahetked | Hedvig Hanson | |
| 2015 | Ole hea | Estonian Voices | |
| 2016 | In The Land Of OO-BLA-DEE | Sofia Rubina | |
| 2017 | Armupurjus | Kadri Voorand Quartet | |
| 2018 | Remember | Reigo Ahven Trio | |
| 2019 | Taat läks lolliks | Estonian Voices | |
| 2020 | In Duo with Mihkel Mälgand | Kadri Voorand | |
| 2021 | ORGAN | Maria Faust Sacrum Facere | |
| 2022 | Kevad | Joel Remmel Trio | |
| 2023 | Sisu | Kristjan Randalu, New Wind Jazz Orchestra | |
| 2024 | Ambivalence | Karmen Rõivassepp & Aarhus Jazz Orchestra | |
| 2025 | Kallimale | Estonian Voices | [5] |
Ethno/Folk Awards & Winners
[edit]The Ethno/Folk genre was introduced in 2000.
Ethno/Folk Artist of the Year (2000–2001, 2003–2011)
[edit]Replaced by Ethno/Folk Album of the Year in 2012
| Year | Winner (Artist) | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Dago | Dago | [3] |
| 2001 | Jaan Tätte | Minemine | |
| 2003 | Eesti Keeled ja Jaak Johanson, Riho Sibul | Sabaga täht | |
| 2004 | Maian Kärmas | Tuigutuled | |
| 2005 | Eesti Keeled | Kella tiksumist… | |
| 2006 | Jäääär | Juubelplaat: ei Üle ega Ümber | |
| 2007 | Diskreetse Mango Trio | Prigadi-pragadi | |
| 2008 | Orelipoiss | Üheksakümmend üheksa | |
| 2009 | Zetod | Lätsi tarrõ tagasi | |
| 2010 | Jaan Tätte | Tulemine | |
| 2011 | Orelipoiss | Õnn |
Ethno/Folk Album of the Year (2012–2014, 2021–2022)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Album) | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Meie küla laulud | Kukerpillid, Mari Pokinen, Hendrik Sal-Saller | [3] |
| 2013 | Ilus ja kole | Orelipoiss | |
| 2014 | Lätsi kõrtsu | Zetod | |
| 2021 | Make Your Move | Trad.Attack! | [3] |
| 2022 | Viimane suusataja | Puuluup |
Song of the Year/Folk Album (2014, 2021–2022)
[edit]In 2014, this award was named "Folk Album of the Year"
| Year | Winner (Album/Song) | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Sinu südames | Kõrsikud | [3] |
| 2021 | Omaenese ilus ja veas | Mari Jürjens | [3] |
| 2022 | Sisemeri silmini | Jaak Johanson |
Ethno/Folk/Popular Album of the Year (2012–2020, 2023–Current)
[edit]Prior to 2015, this award was named Ethno/Folk Album of the Year
| Year | Winner (Album) | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Trad.Attack! | Trad.Attack! | [3] |
| 2016 | Ah! | Trad.Attack! | |
| 2017 | Une meeles | Maarja Nuut | |
| 2018 | Kullakarva | Trad.Attack! | |
| 2019 | Süüta mu lumi | Puuluup | |
| 2020 | Ayibobo | Black Bread Gone Mad | |
| 2023 | Akadeemia | KukerPillid | [3] |
| 2024 | STOONIA LOOD | MARI KALKUN | |
| 2025 | kannatused ehk külakiigel pole stopperit | 5MIINUST x Puuluup | [5] |
Classical Awards & Winners
[edit]The Classical genre was introduced in 2000.
Classical Artist of the Year (2000–2001, 2004)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Artist) | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Heiki Mätlik, Terje Terasmaa, Arvo Leibur | Tango King Astor Piazzolla | [3] |
| 2001 | NYYD Ensemble | Nüüd | |
| 2004 | Hortus Musicus | Estonian Composers III | [3] |
Classical Album of the Year (2003, 2005–2006, Since 2014)
[edit]Estonian Composition Album of the Year (2017–2018, Since 2020)
[edit]From 2017-2023, this award was named "Composition Album of the Year"
Solo or Chamber Music Album of the Year (2017–2018, Since 2020)
[edit]From 2017-2023, this award was named "Chamber Music Album of the Year"
| Year | Winner (Album) | Composer | Performed by | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | String Quartets | Heino Eller | Tallinn String Quartet (Urmas Vulp, Olga Voronova, Toomas Nestor, Levi-Daniel Mägila) | [3] |
| Mirror | Tõnu Kõrvits | Anja Lechner (cello), Kadri Voorand (voice), Tõnu Kõrvits (kannel), Tallinn Chamber Orchestra, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, conductor Tõnu Kaljuste | ||
| 2018 | Works for violin and piano | George Enescu, Francis Poulenc, Arnold Schönberg, Erkki-Sven Tüür | Mari Poll (violin), Mihkel Poll (piano) | |
| 2020 | Virmalised. Eesti klaverimuusika läbi sajandi | Various | Mihekel Poll, Age Juurikas, Irina Zahharenkova, Sten Lassmann, Marko Martin jt. | [3] |
| 2021 | Lost Prayers | Erkki-Sven Tüür | Harry Traksmann, Leho Karin, Marrit Gerretz-Traksmann, | |
| 2022 | Strings Attached: The Voice of Kannel | Various | Anna-Liisa Eller | |
| 2023 | Flow Line | Various | Ensemble Una Corda | |
| 2024 | Complete Piano Music, Volume Nine | Heino Eller | Sten Lassmann | |
| 2025 | Tallinn Cathedral Organ | Aare-Paul Lattik | Aare-Paul Lattik | [5] |
Choral Music Album of the Year (2017–2018, Since 2020)
[edit]Renamed Choir Music Album of the Year in 2022-2023
Orchestral or Stage Music Album of the Year (2017–2018, 2020–Current)
[edit]From 2017 to 2024, this award was named "Symphonic or Stage Music Album of the Year"
Alternative Awards & Winners\
[edit]The Alternative genre was introduced in 2001.
Alternative Artist of the Year (2001–2004)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Artist) | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Una Bomba | Aerosol | [3] |
| 2003 | Tallinn 73 Meets Kalm | Autopiloot | |
| 2004 | Chalice | Ühendatud inimesed |
Alternative/Indie Album of the Year (Since 2012)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Album) | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Laika Virgin | Laika Virgin | [3] |
| 2013 | Travel the World | Tenfold Rabbit | |
| 2014 | Say Whaat? | Kali Briis | |
| 2015 | 7: Nõgesed | Vaiko Eplik | |
| 2016 | Öine bingo | Ans. Andur | |
| 2017 | Hingake / Breathe | Mick Pedaja | |
| 2018 | Efterglow | Erki Pärnoja | |
| 2019 | Muunduja | Maarja Nuut & Ruum | |
| 2020 | Anna Kaneelina | Anna Kaneelina | |
| 2021 | LEVA | Erki Pärnoja | |
| 2022 | Viiv | Janek Murd | |
| 2023 | Katarsis garanteeritud | Florian Wahl | |
| 2024 | Perfect Kindness | Night Tapes | |
| 2025 | Flo Raadio | Florian Wahl | [5] |
Hip-Hop/R'n'B/Rap/Soul/Funk Awards & Winners
[edit]The Hip-Hop/R'n'B genres were introduced in 2005 within a single award. From 2013–2015, R'n'B was omitted from the award and the Rap genre was recognised as similar but distinct from Hip-Hop music. From 2016 to 2022, the main award included all three genres. From 2023, the Soul and Funk genres were introduced. This category now awards 2 genres, Hip-Hop/Rap and Soul/Funk/R'n'B. In 2025, there was no award for Soul/Funk/R'n'B.[3][5]
Hip-Hop/R'n'B Artist of the Year (2005–2011)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Artist) | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Toe Tag | Legendaarne | [3] |
| 2006 | Chalice | Süsteemsüsteem | |
| 2007 | Tommy Boy | Suur pilt | |
| 2008 | Chalice | Taevas ja perse | |
| 2009 | Chalice | Supervõimed | |
| 2010 | Toe Tag | Kõik on formuleerimise küsimus | |
| 2011 | Metsakutsu | Testament |
Hip-Hop/Rap Album of the Year (2013–2015, 2018)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Album) | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Per Aspera ad Astra | Põhja-Tallinn | [3] |
| 2014 | Maailm meid saadab | Põhja-Tallinn | |
| 2015 | Genka / Paul Oja | Genka / Paul Oja | |
| 2018 | Mixtape nr 1 | Genka / Paul Oja | |
| 2019 | ¥€$ | TOMM¥ €A$H |
Hip-Hop/Rap/R'n'B Album of the Year (2016–2017)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Album) | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Resotsialiseerumine X Valge Lipp | Beebilõust | [3] |
| 2017 | Kuhu koer on maetud | Metsakutsu |
HipHop/Rap/R'n'B Artist of the Year (2020–2022)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Artist) | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | nublu | [3] | |
| 2021 | nublu | Café Kosmos | |
| 2022 | Genka & Dew8 | OLEG |
Soul/Funk/R'n'B Artist of the Year (2023-2024)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Artist) | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Anett | Late to the Party | [3] |
| 2024 | Anett x Fredi | Read Between The Lines |
Hip-Hop/Rap Artist of the Year (Since 2023)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Artist) | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | reket | Palun Puhka | [3] |
| 2024 | villemdrillem | väljateenitud | |
| 2025 | säm | Südamelt ära | [5] |
Electronic Awards & Winners
[edit]The Electronic genre was introduced in 2005.
Electronic Artist of the Year (2005–2011)
[edit]Replaced by Electronic Album of the Year in 2012
| Year | Winner (Artist) | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Kalm | Generalissimus Kalm | [3] |
| 2006 | Dice | Play It Again | |
| 2007 | Köök | Telegramm | |
| 2008 | Broken Time Orchestra | Surmal on meie jaoks tähendus | |
| 2009 | Rulers Of The Deep | Ready to go overground | |
| 2010 | Popidiot | Antenna of Love | |
| 2011 | Leslie Da Bass | Minu kuningriik |
Electronic Album of the Year (Since 2012)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Album) | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Kõige pikem päev | Tehnoloogiline Päike | [3] |
| 2013 | Supernatural | Tiger Milk | |
| 2014 | Times New Roman | Leslie Da Bass | |
| 2015 | Histrionic | Maria Minerva | |
| 2016 | Insert Title | Avoid Dave | |
| 2017 | Rogue Wave | Mart Avi | |
| 2018 | Music Is Everywhere | Dave Storm | |
| 2019 | TIKS 068 | Sander Mölder | |
| 2020 | TEN | Bert On Beats | |
| 2021 | Hüperruum | Planeet | |
| 2022 | Disposable Society | WATEVA | |
| 2023 | Blade | Mart Avi | |
| 2024 | Expensive Demos | Ajukaja | |
| 2025 | Death of Music | Ajukaja & Mart Avi | [5] |
Metal/Punk Awards & Winners
[edit]The Metal/Punk genre was introduced in 2005. In 2012, the Punk genre has been omitted and only Metal is recognised.
Metal/Punk Artist of the Year (2005–2011)
[edit]Replaced by Metal Album of the Year in 2012
| Year | Winner (Artist) | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Metsatöll | Hiiekoda | [3] |
| 2006 | Metsatöll | Terast mis hangund me hinge | |
| 2007 | Shelton San | Spontaneous Black | |
| 2008 | Finish me off | Seed | |
| 2009 | Metsatöll | Iivakivi | |
| 2010 | No-Big-Silence | Starstealer | |
| 2011 | Metsatöll | Äio |
Metal Album of the Year (Since 2012)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Album) | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ulg | Metsatöll | [3] |
| 2013 | Satanic Disappointment | Pedigree | |
| 2014 | Scaled | Talbot | |
| 2015 | Karjajuht | Metsatöll | |
| 2016 | Masin | Herald | |
| 2017 | Supersargasso | Taak | |
| 2018 | Standard Sundown | Pedigree | |
| 2019 | Magnetism | Talbot | |
| 2020 | 3 | Kannabinõid | |
| 2021 | FLUX | Juur | |
| 2022 | Pangetäis Bängereid | Mört | |
| 2023 | Surgent | Surgent | |
| 2024 | MASS | Kannabinõid | |
| 2025 | Inkvisiitor | Goresoerd | [5] |
Rock Awards & Winners
[edit]The Rock genre was introduced in 2006.
Rock Artist of the Year (2006–2011)
[edit]Replaced by Rock Album of the Year in 2012
| Year | Winner (Artist) | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Tanel Padar & The Sun | The Greatest Hits | [3] |
| 2007 | Tanel Padar & The Sun | 100% rock’n’roll | |
| 2008 | Vaiko Eplik ja Eliit | Vaiko Eplik & Eliit 2 | |
| 2009 | Vaiko Eplik ja Eliit | 3: Kosmoseodüsseia | |
| 2010 | Röövel Ööbik | Ringrada | |
| 2011 | Ultima Thule | Jälgede jälgedes |
Rock Album of the Year (Since 2012)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Album) | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Good Man Down | Ewert and The Two Dragons | [3] |
| 2013 | 6 Varielu | Vaiko Eplik | |
| 2014 | Facelift Deer | Facelift Deer | |
| 2015 | Pressure & Pleasure | Elephants From Neptune | |
| 2016 | Circles | Ewert and The Two Dragons | |
| 2017 | Oh No | Elephants From Neptune | |
| 2018 | Kunagi läänes | Miljardid | |
| 2019 | Hands Around the Moon | Ewert and The Two Dragons | |
| 2020 | Hetk. InSpereeritud Tüürist | Põhja Konn, Vox Clamantis, Estonian Cello Ensemble | |
| 2021 | Ma luban, et ma muutun | Miljardid | |
| 2022 | Soup Can Pop Band | The Boondocks | |
| 2023 | Boogieland | Elephants From Neptune | |
| 2024 | It Is What It Is | Bedwetters | |
| 2025 | Surm Lõuna-Saksamaal | Kosmikud | [5] |
Pop Awards & Winners
[edit]Pop has been recognised as a distinct genre since 2009.
Pop Artist of the Year (2009–2011, Since 2020)
[edit]From 2012-2019, this award was replaced by "Pop Album of the Year"
| Year | Winner (Artist) | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Kerli | Love is dead | [3] |
| 2010 | Popidiot | Antenna of Love | |
| 2011 | Lenna | Lenna | |
| 2020 | Liis Lemsalu | [3] | |
| 2021 | Anett | Morning After | |
| 2022 | NOËP | No Man Is An Island | |
| 2023 | STEFAN | Hope | |
| 2024 | NOËP | Move Your Feet | |
| 2025 | nublu | [5] |
Pop Album of the Year (2012–2019)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Album) | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Wide awake | Outloudz | [3] |
| 2013 | Öö mu kannul käib | Ott Lepland | |
| 2014 | Bermuda | HU? | |
| 2015 | Vääramatu jõud | Karl-Erik Taukar | |
| 2016 | Elina Born | Elina Born | |
| 2017 | Kaks | Karl-Erik Taukar | |
| 2018 | +1 | Liis Lemsalu | |
| 2019 | Heads In The Clouds | NOËP |
Dance Awards & Winners
[edit]Dance was recognised as a distinct genre from 1998–2003.
Dance Hit of the Year (1998–2001)
[edit]Replaced by Hit Song of the Year in 2003
| Year | Winner (Song) | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Ma varjuna kannul sul käin 98’ | 2 Quick Start | [3] |
| 1999 | O Si Nene | Caater | |
| 2000 | Once in a Lifetime | Ines | |
| 2001 | Salaja | Hannah |
Dance Artist of the Year (2001, 2003)
[edit]| Year | Winner (Artist) | Album | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 Quick Start | Ühega miljoneist | [3] |
| 2003 | Caater | Club Space |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Tutvustus". Eesti Muusikaauhinnad (in Estonian). Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ^ "Eesti Fonogrammitootjate Ühing » EST » Muusikaauhinnad » 2000". www.efy.ee. Archived from the original on 2011-06-02. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi bj bk bl bm bn bo bp bq br bs bt bu bv bw bx by bz ca cb cc cd ce cf cg ch ci cj ck cl cm cn co cp cq cr cs ct cu cv cw cx cy cz da db dc dd de "Ajalugu". Eesti Muusikaauhinnad (in Estonian). Retrieved 2025-10-14.
- ^ a b Haabmets, Rauno (2025-01-30). "Eesti Muusikaauhinnad 2025 võitjad on selgunud". Eesti Muusikaauhinnad (in Estonian). Retrieved 2025-10-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v "2025 võitjad". Eesti Muusikaauhinnad (in Estonian). Retrieved 2025-10-15.
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Estonian)