NOVAA honored with Pop Culture Award
25. June 2026
High praise for producer, songwriter, and artist NOVAA (Antonia Rug): The former student of the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg was honored in the “Favorite Producer” category at this year’s Pop Culture Awards in Berlin. The ceremony took place on June 21, 2026, at the Zeiss Großplanetarium as part of the 10th anniversary of the prestigious industry award.
NOVAA, who studied a Bachelor of Arts in Pop Music Design, received the award for her work on the song “LiLiLiebe” by Mieze Katz feat. Madeline Juno. NOVAA had already won the Pop Culture Award in the “Favorite Producer” category in 2022.The Pop Culture Award has been presented by the Association for the Promotion of Pop Culture since 2016 and is considered one of the most important independent awards in the German music industry. The focus is on artistic quality, innovation, and social relevance—regardless of sales figures or chart positions.