Today, it is our great pleasure to announce that Gary Kemp of #SpandauBallet will be named a BMI Icon and globally acclaimed producer Richard “P2J” Isong will receive the BMI Impact Award at our 2023 #BMILondonAwards on October 2. With a career spanning more than 40 years, GaryKemp is one of the most successful songwriters to come out of the New Romantic era in British pop music history. As a founding member and guitarist for 80’s supergroup Spandau Ballet, Kemp wrote the lyrics and music for all the band’s 23 hit singles, including the massive pop mainstays “True” and “Gold.” His songs have been featured in over 100 films, countless TV shows, and advertising campaigns around the globe, and speaking to the longevity of his music, 2023 marks the 40th Anniversary of the smash hit “True,” which has received over five million airplays in North America alone. In addition, his timeless songs have been sampled by many artists, including the #BackstreetBoys, #PMDawn, #Nelly, #PaulAnka, #Ruid...