The third annual Music Week Sync Awards took place in London last night. And as the industry nurses its collective hangover from the post-show festivities, we take a look back at five amazing moments from the ceremony.
With so much to choose from, whittling down just five highlights from last night was a bit of a challenge. You can however, relive more of the evening's most memorable moment over at our Sync Awards 2016 Facebook photo gallery, featuring snaps of all the winners. Please be sure to tag, comment and share as you see fit.
A surprise win for BMG
In a hotly contested category, indie publisher BMG emerged victorious in the Sync Team – Publisher stakes, fighting off stiff competition from the three majors’ publishing arms.
Music Sales’ John Boultwood accepts Iain Cooke’s award
Music Sales’ John Boultwood provided one of the biggest laughs of the night when he took to the stage to accept the Music Supervisor – TV Award on behalf of Iain Cooke, taking the opportunity to credit himself liberally in the rightful winner’s absence.
Jo Caulfield takes on the room
Acclaimed comedian Jo Caulfield was on hosting duties last night. And before the first award was handed out, she’d singled out several individuals for their ‘unfortunate’ headshots in the show supplement, whilst also identifying the three majors as the ‘axis of evil’. A bold approach to say the least.
Jamie N Commons scoops Sync Artist of the Year
UK performer Jamie N Commons brought a little glitz to proceeding when he took to the stage to receive the Sync Artist of the Year Award. Other contenders for the crown included Jess Glynne, Izzy Bizu and Mark Ronson.
The after party
Following the three-course meal and the awards presentations, the after party and its free bar were welcomed with open arms, as the post-show festivities ran long into the night.
For a re-cap of all of last night’s winners, see below.
Best Sync – Trailer (Video Game)
Song 2 (Madeon Remix) – Blur
Featured in: FIFA ‘17
Best Sync – Trailer (TV)
Yes I Can - The Superhuman Band
Featured in: Rio Paralympics 2016 - We're The Superhumans
Best Sync – Trailer (Film)
Love On A Real Train - Tangerine Dream
Featured in: High-Rise
Best Sync – Film Soundtrack
S.O.S – Portishead
Featured in: High-Rise
Best Sync – Online / Viral Advert
Every Breath You Take - Gareth Malone Breathless Choir
Featured in: Philips - Innovation & You
Best Sync – TV Advert
You Don’t Own Me – Grace
Featured in: House of Fraser
Best Sync – TV Show Drama
All We Do - Oh Wonder
Featured in: Unforgotten
Best Sync – TV Show Sport
Stronger Than Ever - Raleigh Ritchie
Featured in: BT Sport
Music Supervisor - Advertising
Ed Bailie - Leland Music
Music Supervisor - Film
Gary Welch – Eyehear
Music Supervisor - TV
Iain Cooke
International Breakout Project
Zara Larsson
Sync Team – Agency
Adam & Eve DDB
Sync Team – Broadcaster Music Department
BT Sport
Sync Team – Independent Publisher
Just Isn’t Music
Sync Team – Publisher
BMG
Sync Team – Independent Record Company
Beggars Group
Sync Team – Record Company
Sony Music
Sync Artist of the Year
Jamie N Commons
Overall Sync of the Year
You Don’t Own Me – Grace
Featured in: House of Fraser
