Artists and music industry figures have been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours list.
Acclaimed composer and producer Max Richter has been awarded a CBE for services to music. The honour coincides with the release of the film Hamnet, featuring Richter’s score (released via Decca). Amid Oscars buzz, it has already been nominated for a Golden Globe.
Ellie Goulding, who’s scored four No.1 singles and albums in her career, receives an MBE. The honour is for her work on biodiversity and the climate. Goulding has worked with the UN as a global environmental ambassador.
Cynthia Erivo is receiving an MBE for services to music and drama. As well as appearing in the Wicked musical film adaptations, Erivo is a solo recording artist and producer – click here to read our recent digital cover story. She said it was “an honour I could never have thought would happen”.
Idris Elba is being awarded a knighthood for services to young people. Best known as an actor, he is also a DJ and recording artist and recently renewed a publishing deal with UMPG.
Within the music industry, Key Production Group founder and CEO Karen Emanuel has been recognised with an OBE for services to music. The Music Week Women In Music Businesswoman Of The Year winner for 2024 has been a champion of physical music since launching her company more than three decades ago.
In the King’s New Year honours list, there is also recognition for Phillip Patterson, formerly a sector specialist at the Department for Business and Trade. He is recognised for services to export and to the music industry – including a key role in the British Music Embassy at SXSW.
Scottish singer Eve Graham receives the MBE for services to the music industry. As a founding member of The New Seekers, she had a global hit with I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing.
In addition, Live Music Now chair Janet Fischer is awarded an MBE for services to music and charity.
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