The P3 Gold Awards () are annual music awards recognising contributions to Swedish popular music, presented by Sveriges Radio's P3 channel. First presented in 2003 in Växjö, nominees are selected by a jury and winners are determined by a public vote. Subsequent ceremonies have been held in Gothenburg for the most part, though Partille and Stockholm have also hosted a handful of times.
The ceremony is generally held in January and aims to showcase performances from current Swedish artists. During the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden, there was no ceremony held in 2022.
Categories ceremony, there are eight award categories. All categories have five nominees, with the exception of Artist of the Future, which has eight nominees, and the P3 Icon award, whose recipient is selected by the year's jury. + Categories of the P3 Gold Awards Category First awarded Basis Latest recipient(s) (2025) Artist of the Year() 2003 artist's work produced during the nomination period Benjamin Ingrosso Group of the Year() 2003 group's work produced during the nomination period Swedish House Mafia Song of the Year() 2003 song with a large impact during the nomination period "Kite" by Benjamin Ingrosso Song Quote of the Year() 2024 song lyric (in any language) that makes a strong impression ""from "" by Miriam Bryant Album of the Year() 2023 release during the nomination period consisting of at least five tracks (compilation albums and live albums are not eligible) Pink Velvet Theatre by Benjamin Ingrosso Artist of the Future() 2018 artist believed to be headed for a breakthrough in the near future Orkid Golden Mic() 2003 live performances during the nomination period Benjamin Ingrosso P3 Icon() 2023 artist with "iconic" and influential status in Swedish music, whose career spans at least a decade and continues to be relevant Håkan Hellström Awards were previously handed out in the following categories: Pop of the Year Hip Hop/R&B of the Year (previously Hip Hop/Soul of the Year) Rock/Metal of the Year Dance of the Year Newcomer of the Year
See also P3 Gull – a similar music award in Norway
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