Melanie C, who will be playing Mary Magdelene in this September’s UK Arena Tour accompanied Andrew Lloyd Webber at today’s ceremony at the London Hilton.

The Award will be presented at today’s ceremonies by Jessie J, who will herself be awarded with the Royal Albert Hall Best British Act Award. Amongst other award winners will be Kylie Minogue, Emeli Sandé, the Manic Street Preachers and Michael Bublé.

Now in its 37th year, the Awards honour artists from across the music industry whilst raising funds to transform the lives of vulnerable people through music.

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