his year’s DMA Blues jury has explored every corner of the genre and can now present a nomination field consisting of four nominees in each of the four categories. Danish Music Awards Blues is the annual gathering point for the Danish blues community and takes place each year as part of a longstanding tradition at Ridehuset in Randers. This year’s ceremony will be held on Wednesday, 12 August.

New this year is the introduction of the Americana Award of the Year. In addition, the Jutland Blues Network will present its own Honorary Award 2026. Singer Viktoria Siff will once again guide the audience through the evening, which will feature performances by the DMA Blues house band with a rotating lineup of guest soloists, as well as the presentation of the five awards.

The Nominees

Blues Live Award 2026

• HP Lange
• Nello & The Helping Hand Blues Band
• Sahra da Silva
• Mike Andersen

Danish Blues Release of the Year 2026

• Back Then – Sahra da Silva & Hans Knudsen
• Who’s That Snitch – Big Creek Slim
• GO! GO! GO! – Mojo Hands
• All The Goods – Live at Godset – Nello & The Helping Hand Blues Band

Out of the Blue Award 2026

• Henrik Johannessen & The Roots
• David Miilmann
• Chris Andersen
• Blicher Hemmer Gadd

Americana Award of the Year 2026

• Ester Brohus
• One-Eyed Mule
• Loud Tiger
• Bye Bye Brenda

Read more about the evening’s musical programme here.

Tickets can be purchased here.

The DMA Blues 2026 jury was assembled through an open call and in collaboration between Tempi, JazzDanmark and ROSA. The jury consists of Thor Boding, Jacob Wandam, Charlie Tambauer, Hannah Larsen, Lea Thorlann, Fatma Zidan, Freja Kristine Veile, Klaus Knakkergaard, Sabina Smailagic, Rasmus Mogensen, Mette Fossing, Christian Borg, Jesper Sønderstrup and Flemming Grangaard.

DMA Blues 2026 is organised by Turbinen, Randers, in collaboration with Tempi, JazzDanmark, ROSA and the Jutland Blues Network, with support from Randers Festuge, the Danish Musicians’ Union (DMF) and the Danish Artists’ Union (DAF).