The Manifestgalan awards ceremony is scheduled for March 25, 2026, at Nalen in Stockholm. The event is organized by SOM (Sveriges oberoende musikproducenter) and focuses on independent music. According to reports, several artists from Skåne, particularly Malmö, are nominated.
These include Efia Abu, who is nominated for her album 'Om att leva i gåvan', and other artists such as Knut€, Svart Ridå, Tania Naranjo, DJ Seduce, and Sally Shapiro. Knut€ and Svart Ridå are reportedly nominated in multiple categories, including Årets hiphop, Årets rock, and for a textförfattare prize. The nominations highlight a trend where women are prominent in Skåne's underground music scene, with most nominees being female except for Johan Eckman and Johan Agebjörn.
The event aims to celebrate independent music amid concerns about market concentration and reduced cultural policy support.