Max Lousada marked a successful first six months in charge of Warner Music Group with a big night at the Music Week Awards as he collected The Strat – the special award for an industry icon and pioneer.

Collecting his award from Dua Lipa, Warner Music’s latest breakthrough success, Lousada made a warmly received acceptance speech to a record-breaking awards crowd of well over 1,200 guests, including top execs and superstar talent from across the industry. Ed Sheeran, Stormzy, Jess ...