Spellemannprisen, often referred to as the
Spelleman Awards in English, is a Norwegian music award presented to
Norwegian musicians. The award was established by the
International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), an organization that represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide. First awarded in 1973, the prize honours musicians from the previous year; it is still awarded annually. The Spellemann committee, composed of members of IFPI Norway and , manages the award and acts as the judge. Twenty-one categories are currently awarded and the committee may award additional honorary and industry awards.