The Hague rock band DI-RECT will this year receive the Gouden Notekraker, the award for the artist or band with the most special and influential live performances of the past season. Singer Froukje receives the Zilveren Notekraker, the award for the most important newcomer of the last year.
The jury awards DI-RECT, for example, for the live streaming concerts that the group organized during the crowning hour. “Where many bands have let the pandemic and associated blockages get to them, DI-RECT has shown its best and most entrepreneurial side.”
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Froukje is described by the jury as “a taster”. “With his ep Light and dark he interpreted like no other the fact that in times of crown loves arise and that people grow up and want to dance, “writes the jury.
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DI-RECT was also nominated for the award last year. In the end, the prize went to Spinvis. The Golden Nutcracker has been awarded since 1974. Other winners include Ilse DeLange, Golden Earring and BLØF.
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