Twelve artists have been nominated across three categories for this year’s Danish Music Awards Blues. Nominations poured in from the Danish blues community, and after careful listening, the expert jury has selected four nominees in each category. The lineup reflects the diversity of the scene – from seasoned names to emerging talents.

The nominees are:

Danish Blues Release of the Year

• HP Lange Big Gumbo – Everything’s Allright

• Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado – House Of Sticks

• Alain Apaloo – Naked

• The Downshifters – Blues/Roots/Wellness

Blues Live Award

• Trainman Blues

• Mike Andersen

• AEGTESKAB

• Alain Apaloo

Out of the Blue Award

• One-Eyed Mule

• Big Martin

• Renay

• David Miilmann

The winners will be revealed at the DMA Blues show on Wednesday, August 13, at Ridehuset in Randers. The Hoochie Coochie Man/Woman honorary award will also be presented that evening. Music will be provided by an All Star Band led by Ole Frimer, featuring guest soloist Kajsa Vala.

The evening’s host is Victoria Siff, who also performed at last year’s DMA Blues. Tickets are selling fast – get yours now!

Photo: David Miilmann Group at the 2022 Jazzkonkurrencen. Photo by Daniel Nielsen/Frozen Panda.

DMA Blues 2025 is organized by TEMPI, Jazz Danmark, ROSA, and Turbinen, in collaboration with Jysk Blues Netværk, and supported by Randers Festuge, the Danish Artist Union, and the Danish Musicians’ Union.