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TheBuma Cultuur Foundation (formerly known as theFoundation Conamus) is anon-profit organization that supports and promotesDutch music. Conamus was founded in 1962 by John de Mol Sr., and changed its name to Buma Cultuur on 1 March 2006.
The foundation's objective is to promote Dutch music in theNetherlands and abroad. The organization promotes Dutch music projects that benefit and are supported by the Dutchcollecting societyBuma, and also organizes annual events including theAmsterdam Dance Event, the Noorderslag Festival, the Day of Dutch Jazz and Musiciansday. They also participate in international music conferences to promote and stimulate the export of Dutch music.
Jerney Kaagman was the director of the foundation until 1 March 2009. Frank Helmink replaced him from 4 May 2009.
The foundation also annually reports on the export value of Dutch music.[1][2]
Buma Cultuur presents a number of awards to artists deemed to have contributed to the furthering of Dutch music, often in collaboration with partners.[3]
Every year in February during the Harpengala, the Golden Harp, Silver Harp and Buma Culture Export awards are presented. The Golden Harp is alifetime achievement award for an artist who has made a significant contribution to Dutch music. The Silver Harp is an incentive prize for emerging artists. The Export Prize is an award for the most internationally successful Dutch artist. In the years 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 the export prize was presented toWithin Temptation. In 2007DJ Tiësto won this award, and in 2008 it was presented toGiorgio Tuinfort along withAndré Rieu, who won the prize again in 2009.
