EU Commission - Education Training Culture and Youth: 16/01/09

European Border Breaker Awards honour European debut artists in TV-show at EuroSonic NoorderslagFestival, Groningen (NL)
"The 2009 European Border Breaker Awards (EBBA's) were presented in a spectacular TV-show on the opening night of the EuroSonic Noorderslag Festival in Groningen (the Netherlands), in the presence of European Commissioner Ján Figel', numerous VIP’s and 1200 visitors. The awards show, which featured live performances by five of the ten award winning acts and by special guests Gabriel Rios and the Jools Holland Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, will be broadcast throughout Europe.

In making these awards, the European Commission, in cooperation with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), rewards debut artists' and groups' who have successfully crossed national borders. At the same time the prizes highlight and promote the richness and diversity of European music, its creativity and its contribution to innovation." [Europa]