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PRS For Music launches development prize in memory of Lynsey de Paul

By | Published on Wednesday 17 June 2015

Lynsey de Paul

The PRS For Music Foundation has announced the launch of a new award in memory of singer-songwriter Lynsey de Paul, who died last October. The Lynsey de Paul Prize will offer funding and mentoring to emerging female singer-songwriters.

“I’m delighted to be collaborating with the PRS For Music Members Benevolent Fund on this new prize which will help young female singer-songwriters to work on new material and develop their career with the support of a mentor”, said the Foundation’s Executive Director Vanessa Reed. “Lynsey was determined to make her voice heard both as an artist and as PRS board member for the last eight years of her life. I’m sure she would have been proud of this prize and its encouragement of the next generation”.

Friend of de Paul, Esther Rantzen added: “Lynsey was a pioneer, the first woman to win an Ivor Novello award. She was an artist in every sense, she could paint, compose music, write words, sing and play – and she was the most loyal, kind and entertaining friend. We who had the privilege of knowing her still miss her every day. But we are thrilled that thanks to her colleagues at PRS and its associated charities Lynsey’s legacy will be an inspiration for other artists who can follow in her footsteps”.

The overall winner of the first Lynsey de Paul Prize will be announced in London on 10 Sep, winning a £2,000 development bursary and mentorship. Two runners up will each be awarded a £500 bursary.

The deadline for applications is 29 Jul, further details here.



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