It was a night to remember at the Rockbjörnen Awards 2025, and Omar Rudberg stole the spotlight. The Swedish pop star didn’t just win — he swept the ceremony, taking home FOUR trophies and cementing his status as one of the country’s biggest names in music.
Rudberg snagged Swedish Song of the Year with his smash hit “I’m Not a Boy”, and also walked away with Male Artist of the Year. His dedicated fanbase proved unstoppable, earning him the coveted Fans of the Year award. To top it off, Rudberg was also recognised as a co-writer of International Song of the Year for “Waves” with Ten, showcasing his global influence.
The star’s big wins made him the most celebrated artist of the night, but he wasn’t the only one shining on stage. KAJ picked up Breakthrough of the Year and Group of the Year, while Zara Larsson added another Female Artist of the Year title to her collection.
With his chart-topping hits, growing international collaborations, and a fanbase that continues to rally behind him, Omar Rudberg’s reign in Swedish pop looks stronger than ever.
Check out the full list of winners below:
Female Artist of the Year: Zara Larsson
Male Artist of the Year: Omar Rudberg
Group of the Year: KAJ
Breakthrough Artist of the Year: KAJ
Swedish Song of the Year: “I’m Not a Boy” by Omar Rudberg
Foreign Song of the Year: “Waves” by Ten (co-written by Omar Rudberg)
Fans of the Year: Omar Rudberg’s fans
Omar Rudberg – I’m Not a Boy (Official Visualizer)
The Rockbjörnen Awards (literally “The Rock Bear”) are one of Sweden’s most popular music awards, created by the newspaper Aftonbladet in 1979.
Unlike many other music awards, Rockbjörnen has always focused on live music and audience power. Categories highlight the best live performers, songs, and groups, and the winners are chosen by public voting, making it very much a fan-driven award show.
Over the years, Rockbjörnen has become a major celebration of Swedish and international pop culture. Big names like ABBA, Roxette, Avicii, Zara Larsson, and Håkan Hellström have all been recognised. Today, it’s seen as one of the most fan-engaging award shows in Sweden — often described as “the people’s music awards”.
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