NITIN SAWHNEY AWARDED IN PLACE OF WAR FELLOWSHIP
Multi-award-winning composer and musician, Nitin Sawhney, has been awarded an In Place of War Fellowship, recognising his influential work in music and advocacy for social change.
In Place of War’s Fellowship programme was established to recognise artists who have contributed to positive impact consistently throughout their careers and includes some of the world’s most influential artists, performers and entertainment organisations. Nitin Sawhney joins Brian Eno, Laurie Anderson, Mary Eavers, Maxine Peake and Run The Jewels as existing Fellows of the charity.
Sawhney - composer, producer, musician, polymath and Chair of Trustees for the PRS Foundation - was presented with his award at an event hosted by the Manchester India Partnership organisation last week. In his citation to Sawhney, In Place Of War’s Chair of Trustees, Vikas Shah MBE, said, “Through his career, Nitin has had a consistent commitment to celebrating the arts, enabling new music, developing talent, and advocacy for the causes he is most passionate about. Nitin has introduced global sounds to new audiences, breaking cultural barriers and narratives. His work has influenced millions. His work represents everything we should look-up to. He has a deep intellect, matched with a formidable creativity, and a moral, ethical and human truth that has rightly made him one of the most influential and impactful artists of modern times.”
On receiving the Fellowship, Sawhney said, “I am delighted to receive such a unique award. Just to hold this object with its history, provenance and all it represents, is humbling. The work of In Place of War is incredible and I’m proud to be associated with that through this Fellowship.”
For In Place Of War CEO, Ruth Daniel, Sawhney has been a lifelong influence. She said,
“Nitin has made a huge impact on my life, changing the way I think about music...It is people like Nitin, who break moulds and influence the way people experience and understand the world.”
A passionate advocate for climate change action, the award chosen to mark Sawhney’s Fellowship was designed by artist, Alice Cunningham, renowned for her sculptural carvings and work in social engagement. She created the bespoke piece for the occasion using raw materials from Aust Cliff in Gloucestershire, formed over 230 million years ago, part of the University of Bristol's earth science collection. Her work uses art to spark a discussion around climate change.
Nitin Sawhney CBE with his In Place Of War Fellowship award, with In Place of War’s Chair of Trustees, Vikas Shah CBE.
Photographer credit: Ian Howarth Photography
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