This marks the first time a producer has received this honour. The private event will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill.
“We’re in for an exciting night celebrating our BMI family of UK and European songwriters, composers and music publi
His timeless songs have reached multiple generations, leaving a lasting impression on the world of entertainment and inspired many to follow in his footsteps.
We’re also honoured to present P2J with the BMI Impact Award. His work is a testament to the unifying power of music in bridging cultures and captivating audiences worldwide. We look forward to celebrating all the 2023 BMI London Award winners with a fantastic evening of music. It’s going to be a night to remember.”
The ceremony also pays tribute to the UK and European songwriters and publi
The Million-Air Awards, Song of the Year, and awards for Pop, Film, Television and Cable Television Music will also be presented throughout the evening.
With a career spanning more than 40 years, Gary Kemp is one of the most successful songwriters to come out of the New Romantic era in British pop music history.
As a founding member and guitarist for 80’s supergroup Spandau Ballet, Kemp wrote the lyrics and music for all the band’s 23 hit singles, including the massive pop mainstays “True” and “Gold,” as well as classics “Through the Barricades,” “Only When You Leave,” “To Cut a Long Story Short” and “Chant No. 1,” to name a few.
His songs have been featured in over 100 films, countless TV shows, and advertising campaigns around the globe, and speaking to the longevity of his music, 2023 marks the 40th Anniversary of the smash hit “True,” which has received over five million airplays in North America alone.
In addition, his timeless songs have been sampled by many artists, including the Backstreet Boys, PM Dawn, Nelly, Paul Anka, Rui da Silva and Lloyd.
As a solo artist, Kemp has released two albums for Columbia Records, Little Bruises (1995) and Insolo (2021).
He’s also written two musicals with Guy Pratt, with whom he currently co-hosts a popular podcast called the Rockonteurs, and for the last five years, Kemp has toured the world with Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason’s band Saucerful of Secrets as co-lead singer and guitarist.
Beyond his work in music, Kemp is an accompli
He’s known for developing raw talent and helping artists find their sound through his ability to work seamlessly across multiple genres, including pop, grime, rap and Afrobeats, weaving emotion and rhythm into each creation.
He’s received multiple accolades, including GRAMMY, Soult Train and BMI awards, and his music has amassed over a billion streams.
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