Simon Cowell, record company chief and X-Factor impresario, is to be honoured with the 24th Music Industry Trusts (MITS) Award.
The Syco Entertainment head will receive the prize in recognition of his contribution to the music industry at a gala dinner on 2 November at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
David Munns OBE, chairman of the MITS Award committee, said: ‘We are proud to recognise his outstanding contributions to the UK music and entertainment industries and his personal support of many charitable causes.
‘The creativity and excitement of The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, for example, have left an indelible impression on our contemporary culture whilst his record label Syco has proven itself a world leader in the development and success of inspiring, talented artists.’
The MITS Award, now in its 24th year, has raised over £5m for Nordoff Robbins and the BRIT Trust.
Previous recipients include Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Annie Lennox and Kylie Minogue OBE.
The Syco Entertainment head will receive the prize in recognition of his contribution to the music industry at a gala dinner on 2 November at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
David Munns OBE, chairman of the MITS Award committee, said: ‘We are proud to recognise his outstanding contributions to the UK music and entertainment industries and his personal support of many charitable causes.
‘The creativity and excitement of The X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent, for example, have left an indelible impression on our contemporary culture whilst his record label Syco has proven itself a world leader in the development and success of inspiring, talented artists.’
The MITS Award, now in its 24th year, has raised over £5m for Nordoff Robbins and the BRIT Trust.
Previous recipients include Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin, Annie Lennox and Kylie Minogue OBE.
