14th European Blues Challenge 2026

Congratulations to the winners of the 14th European Blues Challenge 2026:


1st place: ADAMA JANLO – Norway

ADAMA JANLO BAND - Norway Winners of European Blues Challenge 2026

ADAMA JANLO BAND – Norway (photo Aigars Lapsa ©)

 

 


2nd place: GLORIA TURRINI & THE DOCTORS – Italy

GLORIA TURRINI & THE DOCTORS – Italy


Davide Grandi (president EBU), Marcin Krupa (mayor of Katowice), SIMONE SCIFONI and GLORIA TURRINI – Italy (photo Aigars Lapsa ©)


3rd place: SIR JO COCCHI & BALTA BORDOY – THE BLUES WAY – Spain

SIR JOE COCCHI & BALTA BORDOY – THE BLUES WAY - Spain

Davide Grandi (president EBU), Marcin Krupa (mayor of Katowice), SIR JOE COCCHI & BALTA BORDOY – THE BLUES WAY – Spain (photo Christophe Losberger ©)

 

 


Special Award Solo/Duo: TOM EYLENBOSCH – Belgium

TOM EYLENBOSCH - Belgium

TOM EYLENBOSCH – Belgium (photo Aigars Lapsa ©)