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The Polar Prize is on hold - it will not be awarded in 2026
There will be no Polar Prize in 2026. The board is putting the prize on hold and will develop "a strategy for the future," according to a message to TT.
Entertainment
Han Kang's book becomes music – world premiere in Sweden
A new work based on Han Kang's novel "The White Book" will have its world premiere next year.
Music
Ghost to Honor Queen at Polar Music Prize Ceremony
In two weeks, Queen will receive the Polar Prize. Now it is clear that Swedish Ghost will pay tribute to the legendary band in Stockholm.
Music
Esa-Pekka Salonen Joins Berwaldhallen as Guest Artist for 2025 Season
The Polar Music Prize winner Esa-Pekka Salonen and star violinist Janine Jensen will be this year's guest artists – artists in residence – at Berwaldhallen in Stockholm.
Music
Polar Prize winner Hannigan sings and conducts
She is a soprano and conductor, sometimes simultaneously. Now Barbara Hannigan – the singing maestro – is also a Polar Music Prize winner. I can't grasp that I'm going to be on this list, she says.
Music