2010 in British music

This is a summary of 2010 in music in the United Kingdom.

List of years in British music

Events

UK charts

Groups reformed

Groups disbanded

  • See Musical groups disestablished in 2010

Classical music

New works

Opera

Albums

  • Nicola BenedettiTchaikovsky: Violin Concerto op35; Bruch: Violin Concerto 1
  • Tasmin LittleElgar: Violin Concerto / Polonia / Interlude from the Crown of India
  • Bryn TerfelCarols & Christmas Songs
  • Roderick WilliamsButterworth: Shropshire Lad (Songs From A Shropshire Lad/ Folk Songs From Sussex)

Musical films

Film scores and incidental music

Film

Television

British music awards

BRIT Awards

The 2010 BRIT Awards were hosted by Peter Kay on 16 February 2010.

Classical BRIT Awards

The Classical BRIT Awards were hosted by Myleene Klass on 13 May 2010.

Ivor Novello Awards

The 55th Ivor Novello Awards were held on 20 May 2010 at Grosvenor House, London.[18]

Mercury Prize

The 2010 Mercury Prize was awarded on 7 September 2010 to The xx for their album xx.[19]

Popjustice £20 Music Prize

The 2010 Popjustice £20 Music Prize was awarded on 7 September 2010 to Example for his song "Kickstarts".

British Composer Awards

The 8th British Composer Awards were held on 30 November 2010 at Stationers' Hall, London. BBC Radio 3 presenters Sara Mohr-Pietsch and Andrew McGregor hosted the awards, which were presented by Jude Kelly.

  • Chamber: Northwest WindRaymond Yiu
  • Community or Educational Project: James Watt: Head of Steam – Karen MacIver
  • Vocal: AugenliederRyan Wigglesworth
  • Contemporary Jazz Composition: The Causeway Suite – James Hamilton
  • Instrumental Solo or Duo: Lieux RetrouvésThomas Adès
  • Sonic Art: Installation for 300 Speakers, Pianola and Vacuum CleanerJohn Wynne
  • Choral: Psalm No 140 "Deliver me, O Lord" – Sasha Siem
  • International Award: Concerto for Cello and OrchestraUnsuk Chin
  • Stage Works: Kaspar HauserRory Boyle
  • Liturgical: Psalm No 1 "Blessed Is the Man" – Cheryl Frances-Hoad
  • Wind Band or Brass Band: Cloud AtlasPhilip Grange
  • Making Music Award: FallKerry Andrew
  • Orchestral: DoublesBrian Elias

Record of the Year

The Record of the Year was awarded on 10 December 2010 to Owl City for their song "Fireflies".[20]

Deaths

See also

References

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