James Vincent McMorrow wins EBBA

The winners of the 2012 European Border Breakers Awards, a celebration of new European musical talent, have just been announced and chief amongst them is Dublin folkster James Vincent McMorrow.

Joining him on the (metaphorical) winners podium are the likes of Anna Calvi and Swedish House Mafia.

Each artists will receive their award at a televised ceremony hosted by Jool Holland at Eurosonic Noorderslag on January 11. McMorrow played last year's showcase festival in Groningen, and the upcoming ceremony will feature performances from most of the winning acts.

To be eligible for the awards, the artists must have enjoyed border-breaking success with their first international release in Europe between 1 August 2010 and 31 July 2011.

That list in full:
• Elektro Guzzi (Austria)

• Selah Sue (Belgium)

• Agnes Obel (Denmark)

• Ben l'Oncle Soul (France)

• Boy (Germany)

• James Vincent McMorrow (Ireland)

• Afrojack (Netherlands)

• Alexandra Stan (Romania)

• Swedish House Mafia (Sweden)

• Anna Calvi (UK)