Polyton Music Awards Honor Grönemeyer, Fischer, and Shirin David

The second annual Polyton Awards celebrated artistic achievements in Berlin, spotlighting diverse musical talents and social themes.

Herbert Grönemeyer and Soho Bani won the 'Text' category for their updated version of the 2006 World Cup anthem, emphasizing engagement against right-wing ideologies.
Helene Fischer and Shirin David received the 'Wildcard' award for their reinterpretation of the hit 'Atemlos durch die Nacht.'
The Polyton Awards, organized by the Academy for Popular Music, were held at Atelier Gardens with around 850 guests in attendance.
The awards aim to recognize artistic merit over commercial success, filling the void left by the discontinued Echo Awards.
Cultural figures such as Roland Kaiser and Max Herre performed, with speeches emphasizing the importance of pop music in promoting democracy and tolerance.