A glittering array of superstar artists and executives have been honoured at the Music Week Women In Music Awards in London today (November 9). Stellar music biz names gathered at The Brewery in London to mark the achievements of this year’s winners, ranging from established names to the next generation of talent in the business.
"Sometimes it hasn't felt like work at all, sometimes it's felt like banging my head against a wall," said Outstanding Contribution winner Jane Dyball, whose raucous speech seemed to sum the the music industry up in a nutshell. The MPA chief drew huge cheers from a crowd that spent swathes of the afternoon on its feet, particularly during Businesswoman Of The Year Joyce Smyth's time on stage, which featured video tributes from Keith Richards and a clapping Mick Jagger...
“I’d like to thank Joyce Smyth so much for keeping us working so hard - I’ve been exhausted for the last few years,” said Sir Mick Jagger. “And I’d like to congratulate her for winning the Businesswoman Of The Year award, well done Joyce!”
“Congratulations, what wonderful news,” said Ronnie Wood. “We are all so proud of you, you totally deserve it [for] all the wonderful things you do for the band - we love you.”
Keith Richards also had his say on the honour: “Let me congratulate you on the wonderful news - well done, girl. Let’s have many more.”