Australian promoter Michael Chugg has won The Bottle Award at the International Live Music Conference Arthur Awards in London.
Chugg won the prize for his outstanding contribution to live music.In a statement, Chugg says "I'm very proud. I came all the way to London to celebrate 20 years of this fantastic event. I always enjoy coming to ILMC and having the opportunity to see all of these great people in the business in one place at one time. I'm truly honoured to be have been recognised by people who are not only my peers, but also great friends who know and love this crazy business as much as I do".
"I also have to recognise the great team of people behind me. A lifetime achievement award comes with a lifetime of great partners and associates. They keep the business together, keep me excited and just as I do, always strive to create magic," said Chugg.
"The team at Chugg Entertainment are at this moment juggling over 40 tours which all hit the ground in the next few weeks. And then there's the Blues Festivals which have expanded to 5 cities this year, plus our first ever country music festival in Thredbo which is next weekend. It's pretty busy but a testament to them that I can be over here to receive this great honour and everything keeps moving ahead as it should".
The next big Chuggie live event with be BluesFest in Byron Bay and the Point Nepean Festival outside Melbourne over Easter.
