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Chamber and committees

Sir James MacMillan Awarded the Ivors Academy Fellowship

  • Submitted by: Elena Whitham, Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Friday, 22 March 2024
  • Motion reference: S6M-12607

That the Parliament applauds Sir James MacMillan, originally from Cumnock, for being awarded the Ivors Academy Fellowship; understands that the Fellowship is the highest honour bestowed by the Ivors Academy to recognise excellence in music creation; further understands that several notable names have received the Fellowship, including Sir Elton John and Annie Lennox; recognises that Sir James grew up in Cumnock and founded The Cumnock Tryst, an annual music festival, which, in 2024, celebrates its 10th anniversary; considers that this award recognises what it sees as the many musical achievements of Sir James, including composing music for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II; commends Sir James for his work, and wishes him the very best for the future.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackie Dunbar, Murdo Fraser, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, Audrey Nicoll, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Michelle Thomson, Evelyn Tweed, Annie Wells