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Motion · S6M-15568 · 21 Nov 2024

Lulu Honoured with Icon Award at the Scottish Music Awards

Lodged by Tess White Standard Motion 30 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates national treasure singer and songwriter, Lulu, on being honoured with the Scottish Icon Award at the Specsavers Scottish Music Awards 2024; recognises that this is the 26th year of the Scottish Music Awards, celebrating both musical legends and rising stars, whilst generating essential support for music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins; understands that Lulu, born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie, has had a brilliant career spanning six decades; acknowledges that Lulu was 15 years old when she recorded her debut song, Shout, which she also performed at the closing ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, rising to international prominence when she appeared in and sang the theme song, To Sir, with Love, before going on to win the Eurovision Song Contest in 1969 with the hit, Boom Bang-a-Bang; understands that, over her illustrious career, she has released 15 studio albums, won a gold disc, performed the title song for the James Bond film, The Man with the Golden Gun, duetted with superstars like Elton John, Ronan Keating, Bobby Womack and Take That, as well as appearing on stage and screen; notes that Lulu was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2000 Birthday Honours, and Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2021 Birthday Honours for services to music, entertainment and charity, and wishes Lulu all the very best following her Scottish Icon Award.

Supporters (30)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.