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ASCAP (the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) has revealed that Mick Hucknall and Lola Young are each set to receive songwriting awards.
ASCAP will celebrate its winning UK songwriters and composers for their work across music, TV and film at the ASCAP London Music Awards on Tuesday, June 17. The night will also celebrate the UK writers of the 2025 Song Of The Year, Top Streaming Song, Top Hot Dance/Electronic Song, Top Box Office Film of the Year and many more.
As part of the ASCAP London Music Awards, the organisation will present the ASCAP Golden Note Award to mark 40 years of success for Mick Hucknall and Simply Red.
The Golden Note is one of the top acknowledgments that ASCAP bestows upon songwriters and composers. It was last presented in the UK to Duran Duran in 2016; past recipients also include George Michael, Elton John, Blondie, Usher, Lionel Richie, Jay-Z and Stevie Wonder.
?”Mick Hucknall has made an indelible mark on a generation with his impassioned vocals and classic songwriting,” said ASCAP chairman of the board and president Paul Williams. “His singular mix of soul, funk and pop sounds made him a master of blue-eyed soul. We are thrilled to present him with the ASCAP Golden Note Award.”
Simply Red have 60 million album sales worldwide, five UK No.1 albums, two billion streams and over one million YouTube subscribers. They have recently embarked on their 2025 40th anniversary tour across South America, Europe and the UK.
Lola Young has captured fans around the globe with her honest, humorous and provocative music
Paul Williams
The event will also see the presentation of the ASCAP Vanguard Award to South London singer-songwriter Lola Young. The award recognises ASCAP members whose innovative work is helping to shape the future of music.
“Lola Young has captured fans around the globe with her honest, humorous and provocative music,” said Williams. “It is exciting to see the world recognise her talent and we know she will reach even greater heights with her career. We look forward to presenting her with the ASCAP Vanguard Award in recognition of her growing list of achievements.”
Lola Young recently won the Rising Star Award at the Ivors 2025. She has generated more than a billion streams.
Young’s platinum-certified No.1 single Messy held the top spot in the UK for four weeks. At 24, she became the youngest British artist to have a No.1 single since Dave with Starlight in 2022. She was also the youngest British female artist to reach the summit since Dua Lipa with New Rules in 2017.
In the US, Messy recently hit No.1 on the pop airplay, adult contemporary and alternative rock charts, as well as reaching the upper regions of the Hot 100. Young is the first female artist to have a debut single go to No.1 at both pop and alternative charts since Lorde’s Royals.
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