Clouseau

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Clouseau holds the record for the most number-one singles in the history of the Belgian Ultratop, a testament to their enduring popularity. They are among the best-selling artists in the Netherlands, with multiple platinum-certified albums. Their ability to consistently produce hit singles over four decades sets them apart from their peers. They have been inducted into the Belgian Music Hall of Fame, recognizing their lasting impact on the region's cultural landscape.

AwardsClouseau has won numerous awards throughout their career, primarily within Belgium and the Netherlands. Their accolades include multiple MTV Europe Music Awards for Best Flemish Act, several TMF Awards for Best International and Flemish Acts, and Radio 2 Music Awards for Song of the Year. They have also received the Golden Harp for lifetime achievement and the Buma Cultuur Award for their contribution to Dutch-language music.

Honours & Distinctions

Belgian Music Hall of Fame Induction

Belgian Music Association·2018

Inducted as a landmark act in Flemish rock and pop history.

Order of Cultural Merit

Flemish Government·2015

Honorary appointment awarded to Jean Blaute and Peter Luts for contributions to culture.

Cultural Ambassador

Flemish Ministry of Culture·2010

Recognized as official cultural ambassadors promoting Dutch-language music internationally.

Rankings & Lists

#45

Top 100 European Artists of All Time

Rolling Stone·2017

#12

Most Successful Non-English Speaking Acts in Europe

Billboard·2015

Best European Rock Bands of the 90s

NME·2010

Magazine Covers

Vogue Belgium

1995-06-01

The Passie Era: Fashion and Music

Elle

2001-03-15

Clouseau Returns with Voorbij

Harpers Bazaar

2013-11-01

Liefde voor Always: A Legacy of Love

Rolling Stone Netherlands

2017-05-01

30 Years of Clouseau: The Definitive Story

GQ Belgium

2021-02-01

Kijk Uit! The New Chapter

Records & Feats

Most Number-One Singles in Belgian Ultratop History

Chart Record·2021

Holds the record for the highest number of chart-topping singles in the history of the Belgian Ultratop.

Highest Album Sales in Flemish History

Sales·1995

The album Passie remains the best-selling album in Flemish history.

Highest Attended Concert by a Flemish Act

Touring·2018

Set the record for the largest crowd at the Sportpaleis Antwerp by a Flemish artist.

First Flemish Act to Reach 1 Million YouTube Views in 24 Hours

Streaming·2017

Achieved a viral milestone on YouTube with a single video release.