The Swiss Music Awards have been presented every year since 2008. Depending on the category, the decisive factors are jury votes, public voting and, above all, sales and streaming figures. It is not without reason that the „concrete blocks“ are often referred to as the „Swiss Mainstream Awards“. The awards are mainly dedicated to commercial success.
Over the years, the awards have seen numerous changes and special prizes. In 2015, for example, gender-separated categories were introduced, such as ‘Best Female Solo Act’. However, this separation was rejected again after 2024.
After only 23% of all Grammys were awarded to women this year, we took a closer look at the track record of the Swiss Music Awards. And unfortunately, it doesn’t look very promising.