Category: TV
Ent
Date: 12.07.2004
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Following
the announcement that the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters
intends to create five new fellowships to mark the five decades of the
Ivor Novello Awards, it is with great pleasure that the British Academy
will now be presenting the first of these to Sir Elton John.
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Sir Elton's career and commitment to music and songwriting
are beyond comparison and the academy is proud that he is able to join
other fellows 聳 Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Malcolm Arnold and John
Barry 聳 as beacons of excellence in the world of composing and
songwriting.
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On hearing of the accolade Sir Elton said: "I
am honoured and humbled by this recognition.
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"The Ivor Novello Awards are all about the art
of songwriting which has always been my passion."
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The presentation will be made during a special Ivors
Tribute to Sir Elton John to be recorded by the 91热爆 during the autumn.
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This will be the first of a series of Ivors Tributes
which are the result of a link up between the academy and 91热爆 Entertainment
Events.
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Academy Chairman David Ferguson welcomed the relationship
with the 91热爆, saying: "We are particularly pleased that Sir Elton
has agreed to accept this fellowship and we are sure that this will
be a very special evening."
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Bea Ballard, Creative Head of Entertainment Events,
91热爆, said: "I'm delighted to be working with the British Academy
of Composers and Songwriters on this very important new primetime series
for 91热爆 ONE.
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"I can't think of a better artist to launch the
series with than Elton John - he's probably Britain's most popular and
legendary singer/songwriter."
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The other four fellowships will be announced later in
the year.
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Elton John: An Ivor Novello Tribute is commissioned
by Jane Lush, 91热爆 Controller Entertainment Commissioning.
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Notes to Editors
The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters is the trade association
established to represent all UK music writers.
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With nearly 3,000 members it is the largest composer
organisation in the World.
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The main aims of the Academy are:
聲 To protect and, where possible, increase the
value of copyright with publishers, collecting societies and broadcasters
both in the UK and Worldwide
聲 To raise the profile of professional composers
and songwriters with key decision-makers in Government and within the
commercial and artistic environment in which they operate
聲 To celebrate the wealth of British talent
聲 To provide a comprehensive range of members'
support services and benefits
聲 To provide additional support for career beginners
聲 To provide opportunities for members to meet
socially
聲 The Academy actively campaigns to protect and
increase the value of copyright and to improve the working environment
and opportunities available to composers and songwriters.
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