Jamal Edwards, regarded as one of the most influential figures in British music, will be this year’s recipient of the Music Industry Trusts Award.
The entrepreneur, who founded music platform SBTV in 2006, passed away on February 20 from a heart attack at the age of 31.
The MITS award will be honouring Edwards’ significant contributions to the UK music business, with each year aiming to bestow an acclaimed peer for their achievements in the industry.