Goldsmith will receive the award at the Music Industry Trust dinner at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on October 30, in recognition of his 40 years in the music industry.

Over his career, Goldsmith has worked with many of the world's biggest artists, including The Rolling Stones, The Who and Madonna. He helped to pioneer stadium rock and was the first promoter to present arena opera productions, as well as bringing Pavarotti to London's Hyde Park.

However, Goldsmith is probably best ...