Guldklavengalan begins the dance band week in Malung where 82 dance bands are on site to entertain the up to 50,000 visitors.
Since covid-19 put an end to the dance band week in both 2020 and 2021, this year's gala nominations applied throughout the pandemic period.
A number of new categories had been added, such as this year's innovation, an award that went to Callinaz "because they found new creative ways to reach their audience during the pandemic".
The winner of the heaviest prize, song of the year, was decided by the votes of the people together with a jury and went to "Mota Olle in the gate (Amanda Lind)" with Casanovas.
-We would not have stood here today if people had not voted, but we have felt great support all week.
Thank you, it's your price, says singer Henrik Sethsson.
Honorary award to the Flamingo Quintet
Two years of restrictions meant that the prize for this year's band was replaced by this year's livestream, which went to Donnez.
This year's honorary award went to the Flamingo Quintet, which also received the most sustained applause.
On stage, Gunnar Karlsson and Bjarne Lundqvist, who both formed the orchestra over 60 years ago, thanked for the support.
-1957 we stood sawing firewood and talked about starting an orchestra.
I am very proud to be here now after 65 years, says Gunnar Karlsson.