Sting to become a Fellow of The Ivors Academy
Sting is set to become a Fellow of The Ivors Academy. The 71-year-old singer will receive the prestigious accolade at The Ivors in London on May 18, when he will become the 23rd Fellow that the Academy has inducted in its 79-year history. Sting - who shot to stardom in the 70s and 80s with The Police - said: "Of all the awards in the world of music, The Ivors are for me, the most prestigious. "Songwriting is a skilled craft and The Ivors Academy are its guild. So, I am delighted and honoured to be offered this Fellowship of the Academy, joining and acknowledging this extraordinary group of fel...