The Zamu Music Awards was an annual awards show in Flanders (Belgium), where the most outstanding Flemish and international musicians of the past year were honored.
The Zamu Awards were founded ZaMu (Zangers en Muzikanten; the Flemish association of singers and musicians). ZaMu was discontinued in 2006, but the organization of the Zamu Awards was taken over by Muziekcentrum Vlaanderen (Flanders Music Center), under the name Music Industry Awards (MIA's). [1]
For most award categories, a jury of music journalists selects four nominees. The winners are voted by members of the Flemish music industry, such as musicians, managers and record labels. Exceptions are the awards for best song and best music DVD, where the votes of the public select the winner.
A special award is the Lifetime Achievement Award, given each year to an artist to honor his or her complete creative career.
Awards winners
2006
Artists:
Records:
Lifetime Achievement Award: Bobbejaan Schoepen
2005
Artists:
Records:
Lifetime Achievement Award: Dani Klein (Vaya Con Dios)
2004
Artists:
Records:
- Album: Victory (Daan)
- Song: "Sadness" (Stash)
- Video: "Sadness" (Stash)
Lifetime Achievement Award: Raymond van het Groenewoud
2003
Artists:
Records:
Musical industry:
- Producer: Jean Blaute
- Musical event: Lokerse Feesten
- Media: Brussel Vlaams (Studio Brussel)
Lifetime Achievement Award: Johan Verminnen
2002
Artists:
Records:
Musical industry:
Lifetime Achievement Award: Adamo
2001
Artists:
Records:
Musical industry:
Lifetime Achievement Award: Philip Catherine
2000
Artists:
Records:
Musical industry:
- Producer: Alex Callier
- Musical event: Rock Werchter
- Media: Plankenkoorts - Zomerfestivals (Canvas)
Lifetime Achievement Award: Willem Vermandere
1999
Artists:
Records:
Musical industry:
- Producer: Alex Callier
- Recording studio: Galaxy
- Musical event: De Nachten
- Media: Belgian Pop & Rock Archives
Lifetime Achievement Award: Rocco Granata
1998
Artists:
Records:
Musical industry:
- Producer: Jean Blaute
- Technician: Peter Bulckens
- Recording studio: Groove
- Musical event: Folkfestival Dranouter
- Music venue: AB
- Music photographer: Marco Mertens
- Music journalist: Jan Delvaux
- Radio program: Cucamonga (Radio 1)
- TV program: Dancing in the street (VRT)
Lifetime Achievement Award: Roland
1997
Artists:
Records:
- Album (sales): Lotti Goes Classic 3 (Helmut Lotti)
- Single (sales): "Als de dag van toen" (Mama's Jasje)
- Airplay: "Als de dag van toen" (Mama's Jasje)
- Album cover: Seven (Zap Mama)
Musical industry:
- Producer: Jean Blaute
- Technician: Peter Bulckens
- Recording studio: Galaxy
- Music venue: AB
- Musical event: Folkfestival Dranouter
- Music journalist: Gert Van Nieuwenhoven
- Music photographer: Guy Kocken
- Radio program: BasSta! (Studio Brussel)
- TV program: Lalala Live (VTM)
Lifetime Achievement Award: Arno
1996
Artists:
Records:
Musical industry:
- Manager: Piet Roelen
- Producer: Jean Blaute
- Technician: Peter Bulckens
- Recording studio: Galaxy
- Music venue: AB
- Musical event: Pukkelpop
- Music journalist: Patrick De Witte
- Music photographer: Guy Kocken
- Radio presenter: Jan Hautekiet
- Radio program: BasSta!
- TV program: Tien Om Te Zien
Lifetime Achievement Award: Will Tura
1995
Artists:
Records:
Musical industry:
- Musical event: Torhout-Werchter
- Music journalist: Marc Didden
- Music photographer: Jo Clauwaert
- Radio presenter: Jan Hautekiet
- Radio program: BasSta!
- TV program: Rock Rapport (Ka2)
Lifetime Achievement Award: Wannes Vandevelde
1994
Artists:
Records:
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Lifetime Achievement Award: Toots Thielemans
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