Warner Chappell’s Guy Moot Becomes First Music Publisher to Receive Music Industry Trusts Award
Mark Ronson presented the honor at a ceremony on Monday (Nov. 9) in London.
Guy Moot, CEO and chair of Warner Chappell Music, has become the first music publisher to receive the Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS). Moot received the prestigious award at a ceremony in London on November 9th, presented by musician and friend Mark Ronson. The annual award recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the UK music industry.
Moot's career, spanning over 30 years, began in record stores and has focused on advocating for songwriters at Warner Chappell Music. He joined the company as co-chair and CEO in 2019 and has negotiated deals with artists like Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, RAYE, and Charli xcx. The event raised funds for two U.K. charities: The BRIT Trust and Nordoff and Robbins, a leading music therapy provider.
Moot emphasized that the award belongs to the songwriters he works with and the organizations that highlight music's healing, connecting, and life-changing power. Previous MITS recipients include Annie Lennox, Kylie Minogue, Sir Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Lucian Grainge, Michael Eavis, Pete Tong, Roger Daltrey, Rob Stringer, Emma Banks, Jamal Edwards, and Jason Iley.
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