Carl Cox Awarded OBE In The King’s Birthday Honours List
Carl Cox, one of the most iconic and beloved figures in dance music has been named in the King’s Birthday Honours List, receiving an OBE in recognition of his services to music. The award is a landmark moment not only for Carl himself, but for the global dance music community he has championed throughout his career, a community that has long regarded him as one of its greatest ambassadors.
Carl Cox: “I’m absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured to be awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Music has been my life for as long as I can remember and I’ve been fortunate to do what I love and to connect with so many amazing people through the power of music. This recognition is not mine alone – it belongs to everyone who has been part of the journey. To the fans who have supported me throughout the years, the artists who have inspired and collaborated with me, the promoters, crews, and teams working tirelessly behind the scenes, my family, friends, and the wider electronic music community: thank you! To receive this honour for doing something that has brought me so much joy is truly humbling. Oh yes, oh yes!”
With over 30 years under his belt as one of the undisputed kings of dance music, Carl Cox has achieved both legendary and cult status. An iconic figure who has worked tirelessly and consistently to advocate for club culture, he has become a global ambassador and hugely influential figure who utilises his position to push the culture forward. Carl’s exhaustive list of achievements is incredibly impressive and dates back to the formative years of acid house in the UK. A stalwart and pioneer, he could easily have retired by now such is the breadth of his legacy. Yet, rather than ease back and live off his reputation, Carl is still at the forefront of the scene. Hard work and new challenges drive his creativity, pushing him to continue striving to contribute to electronic music culture in new and exciting ways.
