The Arion Music Awards (

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: ''Μουσικά Βραβεία Αρίων'') were the

music industry's awards program from 2002 to 2007. The organizer was

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along with

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(2002–06) and

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(2007). The awards were named after ancient Greek poet

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. Other older Greek music awards were the Pop Corn Music Awards and the

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and newer awards are the MAD Video Music Awards. The awards were general awards and special awards concerned with the various Greek music genres (

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, Laiko, Modern Laiko and

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. The winners were determined by voting of music producers and music reporters.

General

Best Album

Best Song

Best Male Artist

Best Female Artist

Entechno

Laiko

Modern Laiko

Pop music

Soundtracks

References

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External links

Arion Awards at Mega TV
Awards established in 2002 Awards disestablished in 2007