2007 Kylie Minogue MIT Award 145 images Created 25 May 2016
On October 29, 2007, Kylie Minogue was honoured with the prestigious Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS) at a gala ceremony held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, England. This recognition marked the first time in the event’s 16-year history that the award was presented to a woman. At 39, Minogue also became the youngest recipient of the honour.
The event celebrated Minogue’s illustrious career, which spans over three decades and includes more than 40 million global album sales. The award, which raises money for music charities, has previously honoured legends like Sir Elton John and Peter Gabriel.
“There is no doubt that of our 15 award recipients to date, Kylie is by far the most glamorous,” said award committee chairman David Munns. “She deserves this award for her success over 20 years, staying at the top in one of the toughest professions and inspiring millions with her grace, dignity, and humanity.”
In her acceptance speech, Minogue described receiving the award as “absolutely surreal” and expressed her pride in being the first female honoree. “I’m trying to take in the moment,” she said. “It’s like my birthday and Christmas both at once. I’m thrilled that it is the most popular MITS. I feel so popular,” she quipped.
Kylie’s sister, Dannii Minogue, presented the award, sharing stories of Kylie’s childhood ambitions and early musical attempts. Minogue entertained the audience with tales of learning various instruments, none of which stuck, and humorously threatened to perform an impromptu flute solo.
The night featured a memorable performance where Jamie Cullum joined Minogue for a stripped-down rendition of her 1988 hit “I Should Be So Lucky,” followed by her new track “2 Hearts,” accompanied by Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears and her backing band.
Video tributes poured in from family and peers, including Australian film director Baz Luhrmann, Bono, Sting, comedian Barry Humphries, her former production team Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman, and fashion designers Domenico Dolce, Stefano Gabbana, and Karl Lagerfeld. In a video message, Sting expressed his respect for Minogue as an artist and symbol of courage.
Kylie Minogue is a household name in Britain, where she first rose to fame in the 1980s as an actor in the Australian soap opera “Neighbours” before transitioning to a successful music career. According to PPL, Minogue is the most-played female artist on U.K. radio over the last 20 years.
After taking time out to recover from breast cancer, Minogue recently returned to the music scene and will release her 10th studio album, “X,” on November 26, 2007.
The event raised nearly £500,000 through ticket sales, a raffle, and a blind auction, contributing to the more than £3 million raised for Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy and the BRIT Trust since the award’s inception. Minogue joins a celebrated lineup of previous MITS recipients, including Sir George Martin, John Barry, Peter Gabriel, and Ahmet Ertegun.
The event celebrated Minogue’s illustrious career, which spans over three decades and includes more than 40 million global album sales. The award, which raises money for music charities, has previously honoured legends like Sir Elton John and Peter Gabriel.
“There is no doubt that of our 15 award recipients to date, Kylie is by far the most glamorous,” said award committee chairman David Munns. “She deserves this award for her success over 20 years, staying at the top in one of the toughest professions and inspiring millions with her grace, dignity, and humanity.”
In her acceptance speech, Minogue described receiving the award as “absolutely surreal” and expressed her pride in being the first female honoree. “I’m trying to take in the moment,” she said. “It’s like my birthday and Christmas both at once. I’m thrilled that it is the most popular MITS. I feel so popular,” she quipped.
Kylie’s sister, Dannii Minogue, presented the award, sharing stories of Kylie’s childhood ambitions and early musical attempts. Minogue entertained the audience with tales of learning various instruments, none of which stuck, and humorously threatened to perform an impromptu flute solo.
The night featured a memorable performance where Jamie Cullum joined Minogue for a stripped-down rendition of her 1988 hit “I Should Be So Lucky,” followed by her new track “2 Hearts,” accompanied by Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears and her backing band.
Video tributes poured in from family and peers, including Australian film director Baz Luhrmann, Bono, Sting, comedian Barry Humphries, her former production team Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman, and fashion designers Domenico Dolce, Stefano Gabbana, and Karl Lagerfeld. In a video message, Sting expressed his respect for Minogue as an artist and symbol of courage.
Kylie Minogue is a household name in Britain, where she first rose to fame in the 1980s as an actor in the Australian soap opera “Neighbours” before transitioning to a successful music career. According to PPL, Minogue is the most-played female artist on U.K. radio over the last 20 years.
After taking time out to recover from breast cancer, Minogue recently returned to the music scene and will release her 10th studio album, “X,” on November 26, 2007.
The event raised nearly £500,000 through ticket sales, a raffle, and a blind auction, contributing to the more than £3 million raised for Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy and the BRIT Trust since the award’s inception. Minogue joins a celebrated lineup of previous MITS recipients, including Sir George Martin, John Barry, Peter Gabriel, and Ahmet Ertegun.
