SACEM Honours Music Creators at its 2018 Grands Prix Awards
11 December 2018 - Press releaseSACEM, the Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music last night honoured outstanding musicians, composers and writers during their annual Grands Prix SACEM awards in Paris.
Since its creation, the Grands Prix awards recognise SACEM members for their contribution to the music industry and their achievement across a range of categories and genres. Every year, winners of the prestigious awards include both those who have devoted a lifetime to music and exciting new talent just starting out.
In 2018, winners include Ed Sheeran for International Best Song of the Year, which was awarded to the single “Shape of You”, written and composed in collaboration with Steve Mac and Johnny McDaid.
The Grand Prix for the Promotion of the SACEM Repertoire went to Imany, a French pop-soul recording artist, whose 2011 debut album reached platinum status in France, Greece, and Poland. Michel Gondry, best known for directing the film “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and music videos for Kanye West, Paul McCartney, Radiohead and Björk, took home the Grand Prix for best Director of Audio-Visual Content.
The annual awards also celebrated the international diversity of SACEM, with Tobagan music legend Calypso Rose awarded the Grand Prix for World Music.
Jean-Noël Tronc, Chief Executive Officer of SACEM, said:
“We are delighted to honour a broad range of musicians, composers, authors and performers at our annual Grands Prix awards for their outstanding contributions to the global music industry. Reflective of SACEM’s membership, our winners represent a mix of musical styles and genres, and feature artists and creators excelling both on a French and international stage.
“We’re particularly proud of the accomplishments our members have achieved this year, and there’s nothing like our own Grand Prix for the wider SACEM community to recognise and celebrate this success.
“These awards highlight SACEM’s commitment to the success of all our members, as we strive to ensure full and fair remuneration, and contribute to a sustainable cultural environment for creators and the creative industries around the globe.”
The full list of Grands Prix winners is as follows:
Renaud – SACEM Grand Prix for Special Achievement
Pascal Parisot – Grand Prix for Youth Repertoire
« Chocolat » - Lartiste – Grand Prix SDRM
Writer: Lartiste, Awa Imani ; Composition : Joe Rafaa, Samuel Rafalimanana, Yannick Rafalimanana ; Editing: Zayn Corp, Eclipse Time Ltd, Jizamo, Art 57, Awa Imani, Hr Prod aka Purple Money. Music Video: Cédrick Cayla
Philippe Schoeller – Grand Prix for Symphonic Music
Philippe Rombi – Grand Prix for a Film Score
« Basique » - OrelSan – Rolf Marbot Prize for the Song of the Year
Writing: Orelsan ; Composition: Skread ; Editing : 7th MAGNITUDE, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC France
Nicola Sirkis (Indochine) – Grand Prix for French Song (performance)
Michel Gondry – Grand Prix for Author Director for Audiovisual
Michel Duval (Because Éditions) – Grand Prix for Music Publishing
Angèle – Francis Lemarque Newcomer Prize
Pierre-Dominique Burgaud – Grand Prix for French Songwriting
Jérôme Commandeur – Grand Prix for Humour
Imany – Grand Prix for the Promotion of SACEM’s Repertoire
Calypso Rose – Grand Prix for World Music
Colin Roche – Grand Prix for Symphonic Music (young composer)
Etienne de Crécy – Grand Prix for Electronic Music
MC Solaar – Grand Prix for Urban Music
« Shape Of You » by Ed Sheeran – International Song of the Year
Shape Of You / Artist: Ed Sheeran / Writing & Composition: Steve Mac, Johnny McDaid, Ed Sheeran / Editing: Rokstone Music, Spirit B-Unique Polar Patrol, Sony ATV Music Publishing Limited UK / Sub-Editing: Universal Music Publishing, Sony ATV Music Publishing France
Also contains a sample of No Scrubs /Artists : TLC / Writing & Composition : Kevin Briggs, Kandi Burruss, Tameka D Cottle / Editing: Shak Em Down Music, Hitco Music, Pepper Drive Music, Tony Mercedes Music, EMI April Music Inc, Air Control Music, Kandacy Music, Tiny Tam Music / Sub-Editing : BMG Rights Management France, Warner Chappell Music France, EMI Music Publishing France
Laurent de Wilde – Grand Prix for Jazz
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