Six Join APRS Fellowship

Six recipients have been given APRS Fellowship at the 2015 APRS Sound Fellowship Awards. The Awards, which were held at the Kensington Roof Gardens and are now in their ninth year, are designed to recognise individuals who have made a special contribution to the art, science and business of recording.

Those receiving APRS Fellowship this year were presented with their award by Lady Martin on behalf of her husband, APRS President, Sir George Martin.

The key message of this year's awards focused on the importance of supporting the next generation of industry engineers, producers, writers and artists. The ceremony was hosted by APRS Director, Dennis Weinreich and BBC6 Music presenter Tom Robinson.

Guy Fletcher OBE and Chairman of the PRS, said: "Older engineers are often creatively challenged by the young guns rising through the ranks. This is important to ensure good quality innovative writing and recording within the industry."

He added that the APRS has a role to play in supporting the future of the industry while praising the fact that the Association has given a lifetime of infrastructure and excellence in recording.

Award recipient Ray Davies CBE added: "It's important to pass on the legacy and pass on the knowledge to the next generation of aspiring musicians, writers and engineers to help them achieve their dreams."

Image: Lady Martin and Ray Davies.

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(JP/LM)