# Zlatne žice Slavonije festival awards

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> Updated: 2026-09-09T10:52:41.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The 57th Zlatne žice Slavonije festival in Požega concluded with Jacques Houdek receiving multiple honors. Houdek secured the first prize from the professional jury for the song ‘Kreni pjesmo opet kroz sokake’, the first prize from the audience via electronic voting, and an award for best performance.

Other award recipients at the festival include Željko Zovko, who won for best lyrics for ‘Drumom od strnjine’, and Krunoslav Dražić, who won for best arrangement for ‘Neka noćas plaču tambure’.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Cultural awards announced at Zlatne žice Slavonije and Emir Velić Award

The Zlatne žice Slavonije festival concluded with Jacques Houdek winning top honors, while Bosnia and Herzegovina opens nominations for the Emir Velić Award for youth social activism.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cultural-awards-announced-at-zlatne-ice-slavonije-and-emir-veli-award

### 2026-09-06: Jacques Houdek wins awards at Zlatne žice Slavonije as Petrovac Jazz Festival celebrates 20 years

Jacques Houdek won top honors at the 57th Zlatne žice Slavonije festival in Požega, while the 20th Petrovac Jazz Festival in Montenegro concluded with performances by Jure Pukl and Nišville Jam Orchestra.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jacques-houdek-wins-awards-at-zlatne-ice-slavonije-as-petrovac-jazz-festival-celebrates-20-years

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