"The 2008 Polar Music Prize is awarded to the British group Pink Floyd for their monumental contribution over the decades to the fusion of art and music in the development of popular culture. Through extensive sonic experimentation, they captured the mood and spirit of a whole generation in their reflections and attitudes. Pink Floyd managed to evolve and create exciting music and albums over the years, When rock'n'roll developed, Pink Floyd was foremost in shaping the sounds that would influence artists for ever."

Pink Floyd received the prize from His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden at a gala ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall, followed by a celebratory banquet at Grand Hôtel on Tuesday 26th August. Pink Floyd will receive one million Swedish Crowns, which is equivalent to approximately USD 140,000 or EURO 108,000.
Nick Mason did an interview on Swedish radio and obviously the inevitable question was asked: will there ever be a reunion?. Mason replied that he personally would love to do it and that he the rest of the band weren't negative about the subject either, though in his opinion it was much more a case of finding the right moment and free time in all their schedules to do it.