The Grote Prijs van Nederland, with Mentos as the dedicated main sponsor, is the oldest independent music competition for live acts. Since 1983, emerging musical talent has had the opportunity to further develop. Many former winners and participants, such as Typhoon, Eefje de Visser, Junkie XL, and Brainpower, are now established names in the music industry. Last year, Jaïr Faria took home the win.