Gurdas Maan to receive honorary degree and perform at the Royal Albert Hall

Gurdas Maan

WORLDWIDE: Global superstar Gurdas Maan has performed on many prestigious stages during his successful 25 year career as a Punjabi singing sensation.

The Royal Albert Hall itself is one of the UK’s most treasured architectural landmarks and is recognisable all over the globe.

Since its opening by Queen Victoria in 1871, it has staged leading artists of the world including Sir Cliff Richard, Pavarotti, Robbie Williams, The Beatles and Frank Sinatra. Speeches have also been delivered here by world influential figures including Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Winston Churchill and Nelson Mandela.

Gurdas Maan to receive honorary degree and perform at the Royal Albert Hall

Gurdas Maan stated ‘I am extremely honored that I have been given this opportunity to perform at this beautiful historical landmark and appreciate that I am one of the few artists that have had the privilege to perform at such an extraordinary place.’

Gurdas Maan’s originality has resulted in countless accolades, such as a Jury’s Award which was presented to him by the President of India. Now however, he will also be accepting a Doctorate in World Music from The University of Wolverhampton on the 7^th September 2010 following his press conference at The Royal Albert Hall.

Gurdas Maan has been awarded the Doctorate for recognition of his lifelong career in music, promotion of Asian music and traditions and the continual maintenance of his natural talent.

John Pymm, Dean of the School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure which is presenting the honorary award said: `The University is absolutely delighted that Gurdas Maan has made time in his very busy international touring schedule to receive an honorary doctorate. Gurdas Maan’s contribution to music is immense and he is a real inspiration for our students`. Gurdas Maan will now become amongst those few artists in the world that have had the privilege of being worthy of a Doctorate in Music.

We at UK BOX OFFICE, have made it our top priority to provide the ultimate experience for our UK audiences. Now in 2011, we have heightened the expectations by engaging with one of the most acclaimed musical stages of the world, The Royal Albert Hall.

The forthcoming 2011 tour is predicted to be the most extravagant of all of his past tours. The UK tour will take place in six major cities: London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Wolverhampton, Leicester and Leeds; each of which will give Gurdas Maan’s legions of fans the opportunity to experience first hand his persistent high class performance.

On the 6^th September a conference will be held at the Royal Albert Hall, in which Gurdas Maan will announce the official opening of the Box Office. Fans are advised to purchase tickets as early as possible in order to avoid disappointment due to high demand. 

·        The multi-talented icon, Gurdas Maan has the ability to not only write his own lyrics, but to deliver them to his expectant audience live on stage. His capability to do so has portrayed him as one of the most versatile artists known in this day and age.

Gurdas Maan is extremely devoted to his work and has written over two hundred songs, and produced over thirty albums during his triumphant ongoing career. He has performed in many countries across the globe including: USA, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, Philippines, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Greece, Denmark, Norway, and Australia.

It has also been noted that Maan has played an important role in the promotion of Asian Culture at an international level with his performances and songs appealing to a diverse audience.

 ·        Gurdas Maan commented ‘I am extremely honored that I have been given this opportunity to perform at this beautiful historical landmark and appreciate that I am one of the few artists that have had the privilege to perform at such an extraordinary place.’  

·        Director of Events at the Royal Albert Hall Jasper Hope commented ‘we are delighted to welcome the internationally acclaimed Gurdas Maan to our iconic venue. We look forward his unique artistry and to filling the Hall with the exhilarating sounds of Punjabi music.’ 

·        Dean of the School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure which is presenting the honorary award, John Pymm commented: ‘The University is absolutely delighted that Gurdas Maan has made time in his very busy international touring schedule to receive an honorary doctorate’. 

·        Gurdas Maan commented that he is both ‘touched and thankful’ for this recognition and that he will continue to please his ever growing crowd. 

·        This one night performance will create a personal yet elegant experience, which allows the audience to connect with the exceptional and inspirational Gurdas Maan, commented Managing Director of UK Box Office commented Ashok Suman. 

Gurdas Maan’s originality has resulted in countless accolades for his outstanding contribution to Punjabi Music & Cinema in general and a Jury’s Award ( National Award ), received from the President of India, for his effective portrayal of an young patriotic Punjabi landlord in DES HOYAA PARDES in particular.

He was also conferred with the Best Playback Singer Award (National Award) for Waris Shah - Ishq Daa Waaris

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