35th Sámi Grand Prix Set for April 2025

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The 2025 Sámi Grand Prix, an annual competition that recognizes Sámi singers and vocal artists, has officially closed its call for submissions for this year. Known as Sápmi’s biggest music event, the competition presents new songs and joiks (the traditional Sámi style of song) each year. This year, the Grand Prix received 45 submissions from artists—15 for the joik contest and 30 for the song contest. Nils Ove Kuorak won the 2024 competition with the joik “Njeallječalmmát.” The event is held annually around Easter, which coincides with Sámi traditions that occur at the same time. The Grand Prix will take place on April 12, 2025, in Báktehárji, Guovdageaidnu, Norway.