19/06/2017: A host of music industry stars received awards.

Responding to the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, UK Music chief executive Michael Dugher said: “It’s fantastic to see so many people honoured for their contribution to music.

“They are all outstanding in their field and set an amazing example to others starting out in our industry.”

Among those honoured by the Queen were:

Companion of Honour
Paul McCartney

Knighthood
Len Blavatnik
George Benjamin

Dame
Sarah Connolly

CBE
Sade
Gerald Finley

OBE
Chi-Chi Nwanoku
Ashley Tabor
Roderick Williams

MBE
Sandie Shaw
Ed Sheeran
Emeli Sande
Chris Macmeikan