Electronic music legend Carl Cox has had an incredible addition to his CV. On Tuesday 10 th November, Carl was presented with an OBE at Windsor Castle. The award was given to Carl in recognition of his excellent contribution to music and was part of the King’s Birthday Honours.
The globally recognised DJ made a special trip across the pond to accept the award. He flew back from his US tour to receive the award and wore a bespoke suit made by British designer Ozwald Boateng.
“This was an incredible day I’ll never forget,” said Carl. “I’m very proud and I know my mum and dad would be very proud of me too. I’m really happy to accept this. I’ve been doing this for many years and hope to continue for many more – sharing my love of music. I’m absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured.”
Carl is an incredibly important figure to the electronic music community. There are few artists who have shown the same dedication to the dance music scene. An Officer of the Order of the British Empire is a prestigious accolade in the UK. It is awarded to those who have made significant achievements.
Next year Carl Cox will be celebrating 5 decades as a DJ. Over the years, he has seen the rise of acid house in the UK and has performed at some of the biggest dance music events in the world. Carl is widely recognised as one of the most iconic figures in electronic music. Throughout his career, he has helped promote the culture. He is also an ambassador for clubbing on a global scale. Carl helps promote new artists, faces new challenges and helps shape the future of electronic music. Carl is still going strong and is very much involved in the industry.
