Europe awarded with the Music Export Prize - April 10, 2024

Europe was awarded the Government's Honorary Prize for many years of efforts in the Swedish music export with the following reasoning:

"From the teenage rock dreams in the classrooms at Vilunda School in Upplands Väsby in the late Seventies to a distinguished career filled with export success, international chart placements and world tours.

Europe was early in putting Sweden on the world map with its mix of hard and melodic rock. The huge breakthrough and great international success came with the album "The Final Countdown" in 1986, but already in 1983 Europe won the hearts of the Japanese hard rock audience with the track "Seven Doors Hotel". A great band of timeless and iconic hits such as "The Final Countdown", "Rock the Night", "Superstitious" and "Carrie", to name just a few, will forever form a fundamental part of the so-called Swedish music wonder.

After Europe's comeback at the beginning of the 2000s, the journey has continued with energetic live performances, a continued impressive songwriting and successful album releases stretching all the way to this day. Europe has not only survived the constant changes in the music industry, but has also become a symbol of constant development and artistic integrity. The band has successfully combined their ability to create impactful songs without losing connection to the heavy 70s rock they grew up with. Europe has not only preserved its magnificent heritage but also dared to explore new musical territories, cementing them as a long-standing and respected force in rock music. In Sweden. And the world."

That's what Joey Tempest said:
"It's heart-warming. It means a lot to the band. A band from Upplands Väsby that can enter these salons and get appreciation. It is special because it is Sweden. I live abroad but it is special for me too. I come home and get some form of recognition. It's nice."

Congratulations to Joey, Ian, Mic, John and John!!!

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