The BMI London Awards were held at The Dorchester in London on 29th September, paying tribute to the British and European songwriters, composers and publishers of the past year’s most-performed songs across US streaming, radio, film and television.
Finn Keane received two accolades for songs he co-wrote on Charli xcx’s sixth album ‘Brat’: ‘360’ and ‘Speed Drive’, whilst Harry Edwards was awarded for co-writing ‘TOPIA TWINS’ by Travis Scott feat Rob49 and 21 Savage.
In addition, several UMPG artists and writers were honoured with Million-Air Awards – to recognise and celebrate accomplished songwriters whose classic standards have been played millions of times in the US. UMPG recipients were:
Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
The Police - Every Breath You Take (Sting)
Elton John - Rocket Man
Roxette - It Must Have Been Love (Per Gessle)
Elton John - Candle in the Wind
Elton John - I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues
Congratulations to all our winners!
Photos:
UMPG UK Managing Director, David Gray and SVP Film & TV - Europe, Tom Foster with Per Gessle
Finn Keane collecting his awards alongside Senior A&R Director, Dougie Bruce