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Everything You Need to Know Ahead of P3 Gold

22 January is the day for the gala that is no longer considered important enough to be televised – but that still always ends up in the spotlight. Here is everything you need to know ahead of P3 Gold.

» Published: 19 January 2025

Everything You Need to Know Ahead of P3 Gold
Photo: Björn Larsson Rosvall/TT

Who is the biggest favorite?

Benjamin Ingrosso can win four prizes, including in the heavy categories artist of the year and album of the year. Three artists are breathing down his neck: Molly Sandén, Amanda Bergman, and the Gothenburg band Terra, who all have three nominations.

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Who is leading the gala?

Radio and TV presenter Christopher Garplind, known among other things from "Cyklopernas land". He hopes for drama during the evening. "Drama in gala contexts is always fun", he has said to TT.

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What's new from previous years?

The gala, held at Cirkus in Stockholm, will not be broadcast on TV this year, only on the radio and social media.

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What's the controversy surrounding the gala?

Just like previous years, criticism is being directed at Sveriges Radio for promoting rappers - this time the artist C Gambino, who was murdered in Gothenburg in June. "Offensive and dangerous", thought Member of Parliament Fredrik Kärrholm (The Moderate Party) in an interview with Expressen.

The rapper was never convicted of any crime, but according to reports, the shooting was linked to an ongoing gang conflict. C Gambino may receive a posthumous award in the category artist of the year.

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How important is the gala?

P3 Gold Gala is important for the artists themselves, but usually doesn't get much public attention. However, it always creates a stir on social media about the nominations, especially when rappers have a chance to win.

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