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She’s giving The Gays what we really, really want.

 

Now, I need a Mel C & Mel B gay duet. NOW.

 

Another award in less than a month! :cheer:

 

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The Music Week Women In Music Awards returned for its bigger ever edition in a new venue for 2022, packed with top executives, artists and music creatives.

 

Held at the Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge in London (November 11), the daytime ceremony was sold out several weeks in advance.

 

Hundreds of guests dressed for the balmy November weather flocked to the ceremony, which was once again hosted by Women In Music mainstay Alice Levine, who was presenting her seventh edition. Execs in attendance included Universal Music UK CEO/chairman David Joseph, Sony Music UK CEO/chairman Jason Iley, Warner Music UK CEO Tony Harlow, 4th Floor Creative president Cassandra Gracey, Concord's EVP of worldwide A&R Kim Frankiewicz, TikTok global head of music Ole Obermann and UMPG UK MD Mike McCormack, as well as artists including Self Esteem.

 

Solo artist and Spice Girl Melanie C was a hugely popular winner of the Inspirational Artist category. Describing her as “extremely inspirational to me personally”, the trophy was presented by Self Esteem. And the pair were soon singing along to Spice Up Your Life on the stage, along with the audience.

 

“The funny thing is I am now inspired by those artists and their work,” said Melanie C of the acknowledgement she’s had from contemporary acts.

 

The WIM audience gave Melanie C a standing ovation in acknowledgement of her positive impact for women and her hit-making prowess, including co-writing 11 No.1s.

 

“It’s actually quite overwhelming, I’ve been sitting here being so inspired by everyone,” she said. “But when you see what you’ve done yourself - I’ve done quite a lot!”

 

“It’s really nice at this time in my career to be honoured in an industry where sometimes your work is not fully credited or credited to other people,” she added.

 

Recalling the sexism experienced by the Spice Girls, she said: “We wanted to be a girl band for girls, and that fight hasn’t stopped.”

 

Looking ahead to more collaborations in her solo career, she said: “I’m seeking out and trying to work with as many women as I can, but we are still way off from it being a level playing field. The glass ceiling is barely cracked but together we will break it.”

 

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Lovely and well deserved.

 

Is there really an artist called Self Esteem? Horrible.

 

There is an her last album was one of the best of 2021. She's amazing!

Lovely and well deserved.

 

Is there really an artist called Self Esteem? Horrible.

 

What's horrible about that? She literally released the best album of 2021 and is absolutely sensational live.

What's horrible about that? She literally released the best album of 2021 and is absolutely sensational live.

 

The name 'Self Esteem'.

The name 'Self Esteem'.

 

If you get to know her work, then it will make sense. No need to judge before getting to know someone, and that is the same for artists ;)

 

Think about it, if anyone came across the names 'Sporty Spice' as an artists' name without prior knowlege, they would too be 'what?' at first but you would want them to get to know Mel C right?

 

All you need is positivity sammy :teresa:

:cheer: Well done Melanie!

 

Yes. I love how this was all and only about Women, regardless of ethnicity and age. The music industry is so racist and ageist.

 

Melanie might not be as big as Beyoncé, but she sold her million of records, got awards, collaborated with amazing artists, and used her platform to be a positive role model.

 

Sometimes we forget it’s not only about chart positions and trendy cool-factor.

Inspiring indeed!

 

It’s refreshing to see her celebrated so sincerely and enthusiastically in that video.

 

Often it seems the industry thinks she’s already had more success than she deserves (due to sexism, ageism … jealousy). But in the face of overly harsh critique, and lack of support, her hard work and talent continually propel her to exciting new triumphs.

Melanie attended the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards in London today:

 

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Hosted by Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden, the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards help support sick, disabled, and disadvantaged children and young people throughout the UK.

 

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