On Friday, October 4th, 2024, the Viljandi Traditional Music Centre was filled with joyful moments and cheers as the Estonian folk music awards – the Etnokulbid – were handed out once again. And what made us even happier – RÜÜT won not one, but three awards!

We were honored with the titles of ARTIST OF THE YEAR, ALBUM OF THE YEAR, and NEW FOLK ARTIST OF THE YEAR! While we’ve been nominated in the past, this time we finally took home our first-ever awards for our latest album "Kiriküüt". Thank you all for embracing us so warmly! ❤️

We feel like we've been supported by an army of fans and friends, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who has cheered for us, helped us, encouraged us, and dreamed along with us.

🎶 Our biggest thanks go to:
🙏 Hooandjad – your contributions are invaluable!
🙏 Martin Kikas and Ö Studio – your sound work is pure gold.
🙏 Nordic Notes – we'll be flying internationally soon, thanks to you!
🙏 Jürgen Volmer, Piret Parrest, Madis Reimund, and Remo Savisaar – you've given our music a visual soul.
🙏 Merli Vajakas – you've been our rock.
🙏 Our dear families and friends – your support means everything to us.
🙏 EAÜ and Kulka – thank you for keeping Estonian culture alive!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone – these awards are a victory we share together! 🏆🎶