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The following is a list of the MTV Europe Music Award winners and nominees for Best Dutch & Belgian Act.
| Year | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kane | |
| 2005 | Anouk | |
| 2006 | Anouk | |
| 2007 | Within Temptation | |
| 2008 | De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig | |
| 2009 | Esmée Denters | |
| 2010 | Caro Emerald |
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The following is a list of the MTV Europe Music Award winners and nominees for Best Dutch & Belgian Act.
| Year | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Kane | |
| 2005 | Anouk | |
| 2006 | Anouk | |
| 2007 | Within Temptation | |
| 2008 | De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig | |
| 2009 | Esmée Denters | |
| 2010 | Caro Emerald |
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