Bram Nigten (2014)

The KVNM (The Royal Society for Music History of the Netherlands) and the IASPM Benelux (The International Association for the Study of Popular Music Benelux) would like to congratulate:
Bram Nigten (MA University of Groningen, Department of Arts, Culture and Media) for winning the IASPM Benelux/KVNM Popular Music 2014 MA Thesis Prize for his excellent thesis entitled:
Sonic Reflections: Sonic Space in U.S. Popular Music during the Mono Era (1877-1957) and its Occurrence in Three Recordings of Studio Pioneer Bill Putnam.
The jury found the selection process very competitive and commended each contestant on his/her rigorous and relevant scholarship.
This jury consisted of:
Niels van Poecke (PhD candidate at Erasmus University)
Albert Meijer (Past winner of the IASPM MA Popular Music Thesis Prize 2014)
Lutgard Mutsaers (Researcher and Professor of Music, University of Groningen)
Job de Wit (Music Journalist, 3voor12) and
Janke Brands (Music Professional, Eurosonic)

Albert Smijers Research Grant
Jack Munnecom (2014)
Monika Żyła (2013)
Fleur de Groot(2013)
Ruxandra Marinescu (2013)
Jan Pieter Heije Prize
Pedro Memelsdorff (2014)
Floris Don (2007)
Jan Willem Terwen (2004)
Jeske van Dongen (2000)
Jeanine Landheer (1997)
KVNM medal
Frits Zwart and NMI (2009)
Ton Braas (1998)
Louis Peter Grijp (1995)
Eduard Reeser (1991)
Willem Noske (1990)
Willem Elders (1989)
Haags Gemeentemuseum (1988)
Nederlands Volkslied Archief (1987)
André Lehr (1986)
André Jurres (1985)
Walter Maas (1984)
Residentie Orkest (1983)
Honorary members
Willem Elders (2016)
Johannes Wagenaar (2013)
Ton Braas and Odilia Vermeulen (2013)
Nancy van der Elst (2013)
Popular Music Thesis Prize (2013-2016)
Fardo Eringa (2015)
Bram Nigten (2014)
Albert Meijer (2013)