On Friday, June 21, 2024, we presented the Belgian Blues Awards for the first time during a live event at venue Den Ouden Tijd in Herent.
After the members of the Belgian Blues Federation submitted their nominations in nine different categories, 1,455 people eventually cast their votes.
These were the winners:
vocalist: Doghouse Sam
instrumentalist: Stef Paglia
solo/duo act: Guy Verlinde
band: The BluesBones
album: 'Sing My Title' - Tiny Legs Tim
club: Missy Sippy
festival: Swing Wespelaar
keeping the blues alive: Franky Bruneel & Back To The Roots
artist: Tiny Legs Tim
There were musical showcases by Doghouse Sam (who also did a brilliant job as the host), Tom Eylenbosch, Big D & Captain Keys and The Dibs. Finally, TEE gave a fantastic full concert.
Once again, we congratulate all the nominees and winners. There will be a new edition of the Belgian Blues Awards next year, probably a little earlier in the year. We will keep you posted.
Here's a link to a picture gallery from photographer Ivan Coemans.