Melanie C Wins Global Impact Award at Silver Clef Awards
Melanie C, known as Sporty Spice, received the global impact award during the Nordoff and Robbins Silver Clef Awards held at the Royal Albert Hall. She described the 30th anniversary of the Spice Girls' iconic debut single 'Wannabe' as a deeply emotional occasion. The song, which sold over 8 million copies globally, propelled the group's Girl Power movement. Chisholm reminisced about its chart debut at number three, followed by an impressive seven-week reign at number one. Actor Richard E Grant, donned in his original pink suit from the 1997 film 'Spice World,' presented her with the award. The ceremony also recognized various artists, including Pink and Lily Allen, and paid tribute to Bonnie Tyler, who passed away at 75, while raising funds for Nordoff and Robbins.
Key facts
- Melanie C won the global impact award at the Nordoff and Robbins Silver Clef Awards.
- The 30th anniversary of the Spice Girls' debut single 'Wannabe' fell on Wednesday.
- 'Wannabe' sold more than 8 million copies worldwide.
- Melanie C recalled the song's chart debut entering at number three and later spending seven weeks at number one.
- Richard E Grant presented the award wearing his original pink suit from 'Spice World'.
- Pink won the O2 Silver Clef Award and raised £52,000 for Nordoff and Robbins by auctioning Harry Styles tickets.
- Lily Allen won the Icon Award and spoke about music's therapeutic effect.
- Bonnie Tyler died at age 75, with tributes from Melanie C and Jessie J.
- Other winners included Sam Fender, Jade Thirlwall, David Gray, Franz Ferdinand, James, Jessie J, Rachel Chinouriri, Ludovico Einaudi, and Max Richter.
- Andy Burnham presented the Legend award to James.
- The event was held at the Royal Albert Hall.
Entities
Artists
- Melanie C
- Melanie Chisholm
- Victoria Beckham
- Geri Horner
- Richard E Grant
- Pink
- Lily Allen
- Sam Fender
- Jade Thirlwall
- David Gray
- Franz Ferdinand
- James
- Jessie J
- Rachel Chinouriri
- Ludovico Einaudi
- Max Richter
- Bonnie Tyler
- Andy Burnham
- Harry Styles
- David Harbour
- Bonnie Raitt
- Peter Capaldi
- Ncuti Gatwa
- Jodie Whittaker
- Russell T Davies
- Nigel Farage
- Count Binface
Institutions
- Spice Girls
- Nordoff and Robbins
- Royal Albert Hall
- BBC
- Top Of The Pops
- Glastonbury
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Japan
- New York
- United States
- Clacton