This weekend saw France's pop stars taking their place on the award-winners podium alongside some of the biggest international names for the NRJ Music Awards.
It's an intentionally popular event, covering the commercial end of the music spectrum with French music represented alongside some of the biggest international acts.
It was the 20th edition of the ceremony, and it was broadcast on TF1 from the Palais des festivals in Cannes.
There's a satisfaction on seeing some of France's most popular artists rewarded for their work in the context of international acts. Ariana Grande, Beyoncé and Calvin Harris might be big across the world, but here theyir nominations are on an equal standing to those for Hyphen Hyphen, Feder and Zazi.
The show included live performances from amongst others Christine and the Queens, Jain, David Guetta, Jenifer, Orelsan, Maitre Gims as well as Muse and Dua Lipa.
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Christine and the Queens didn't pick up an award, neither did OrelSan, but that didn't stop two of France's biggest acts putting on memorable performances.
Possibly the most anticipated live appearance was the debut performance by David Hallyday of his song Ma derniere lettre, his tribute song to his father.
The French group/duo of the year award went to Bigflo and Oli, who were up against Maitre Gims and Vianney, Orelsan and Stromae, Vitaa and Claudio Capéo, and Naestro, Maitre Gims, Dadju, Vitaa and Slimane.
The breakthrough Francophone act award went to Dadju, who was nominated alongside Eddy de Pretto, Hoshi, Marwa Loud, Vegedream and Aya Nakamura.
DJ Snake won the DJ of the year trophy, against competition from Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Feder and Ofenbach.
The Francophone male artist of the year was Soprano, who was up against Maitre Gims, OrelSan, Slimane, Kendji Girac and Amir.
The Francophone female artist of the year was Jain, who beat Christine and the Queens, Zazi, Jenifer, Louane and Vitaa.
The French song of the year was one of the most prestigious awards, which was picked up by Kendji Girac for Pour Oublier. Others nominated were Dadju, Eddy de Pretto, Maitre Gims and Vianney, Vitaa and Claudio Capéo and Aya Nakamuro.
The video of the year award went to Bigflo and Oli for the song Demain, which they performed at the event. Others that made the shortlist were Ariane Grande, Drake, Maroon 5, Jain and Orelsan.
Elsewhere, international awards went to Camila Cabello (international breakthrough act), Ed Sheeran (International male artist) Ariana Grande (International female artist) and Imagine Dragons (International group/duo) and to Maroon 5 ft. Cardi B (International song of the year).
There were also honorary awards to Shawn Mendes and Muse, and a 'most streamed' award for Dua Lipa.
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