The Aurel Awards were Slovak music accolades presented by Slovenská národná skupina Medzinárodnej federácie fonografického priemyslu (SNS IFPI) to recognize outstanding achievements in the industry for the preceding year in the region.
History 1998–2000: Artmedia Awards held instead 2001–2007: Aurel Awards 2008–2010: Not held 2011–present: ZAI Awards held instead
Categories
Male Singer Female Singer Band New Artist Album Record Song Record Producer Music Video Instrumentalist Cover Art Alternative Music Artist • Held in 2005–2006. Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Music Artist • Punk included. Held in 2005–2006. Hip-Hop/Rap Music Artist • Held in 2005–2006. World Music Artist • Traditional folk and ethno included. Held in 2005–2006. Jazz/Bluess Music Artist • Held in 2005–2006. Gospel Music Artist • Held in 2005–2006. Contemporary Folk/Country Music Artist • Held in 2005–2006.
Special awards Lifetime Achievement • Given for outstanding contributions to the industry, mainly for performing.
Ceremonies The listed years are of official release, annual ceremonies were held the following year.
1st Aurel Awards (2001) 2nd Aurel Awards (2002) 3rd Aurel Awards (2003) 4th Aurel Awards (2004) 5th Aurel Awards (2005) 6th Aurel Awards (2006) 7th Aurel Awards (2007)
+ Chronological list of annual ceremonies of the Aurel and ZAI Awards, respectively, as held by IFPI Slovakia (SNS IFPI)Union of Authors and Performers (ZAI)Music Fund Slovakia (HF) Year Name Date Venue Presenter(s) Producer(s) Broadcaster Ref 1998 Artmedia Awards held instead SNS IFPI ZAI HF 1999While the SITA's review from 28 February 2000 reports "Friday" (25 Feb) as the date of the 10th ceremony, the Duňák's report from 2 March, "Thursday" (24 Feb) instead:
2000 2001 Aurel Awards 8 March 2002 Istropolis, BAFor the venue for the year of 2003, see: Forza MarkízaFor the promoter and broadcaster for the years of 2001–2005, see: 2002 7 March 2003 2003 5 March 2004 2004 4 March 2005 2005 22 March 2006 Sports Hall, Žilina ZetMedia &For the promoter for the years of 2005–2006, see: Petarda Production STV 2006 18 April 2007 Ice Stadium, Martin 2007 May 27, 2008 West Theater, BA Street Production Fun Rádio 2008 rowspan=3 colspan=9 2009 2010 — 2011 ZAI Awards held instead For the venue for the year of 2011, use the SME–link.
2012 colspan=3 — 2013 2014 colspan=3 — Notes Fri Wed Tue BA denotes Bratislava
A The 6th season of the Aurels preceded a genre awards ceremony, held Sunday, on 15 April 2007 at Malý Babylon, Bratislava. B The final Aurels were transmitted live over the Internet only (with the streaming by local MeToo) as well radio waves.
References
External links Aurel Awards (Official site) Aurel Awards > 20012004 Winners (at Aurel.sk)
1990–2000 (held ZAI Awards) 2001 (at IFPI.sk) 2002 (at IFPI.sk) 2003 (at IFPI.sk) 2004 (at IFPI.sk) 2005 (at IFPI.sk) 2006 (at IFPI.sk) 2007 (at IFPI.sk)
2011–present (held ZAI Awards)