Annie Lennox is to be honoured with the 22nd Music Industry Trusts Award.

The iconic singer, songwriter and philanthropist will receive the award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to British music and tireless charity work at a gala dinner on November 4.

David Munns OBE, chairman of the MITS Award committee, said: “This is very much an award from the wider British music business to honour Annie Lennox’s unique contributions to our industry. Every year - and this is ...