The Folk and World Music Gala
The Folk and World Music Gala (Folk- och Världsmusikgalan)is a collaboration project between several institutions and organisations in the folk and world music field in Sweden. The first gala was arranged in Stockholm in April 2010.
Information
(Objekt ID 10992)| Object type | Organization |
| Also known as | Folk- och världsmusikgalan |
| Organization type | Interest organisation |
| Main focus | Music |
| Established | April 1, 2010 |
| info@gala.se | |
| Website | Gala |
Contact information
| Address | Göteborg, Sweden |
| info@gala.se |
Other information
| Legal entity | Other |
The intention is to raise the interest and status of folk and world music and help musicians with marketing and promotion both in Sweden and abroad. The gala want to emphasise the folk and world music part of the Swedish music scene.
The gala selects winners in eight categories - Best Group, Best Artist, Best Newcomer, Best Collaboration, Best Concert Organiser, Best CD/DVD/Book, Best Traditionalist and a final Lifetime Achievement Award
Source: Gala, gala.se, 31.01.2011, http://gala.se/index.php/in-english