Legendary DJ receives high honour for services to music. 10th November in London, the legendary DJ and electronic music pioneer Carl Cox has been officially honoured with an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) from none other than Prince William.

Carl attended the special event on Tuesday 10th November after returning home specifically from his American tour. Carl celebrated his incredible achievement, being recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours for his exceptional services to music, surrounded by his girlfriend, sisters and in a custom morning suit created by Ozwald Boateng.

He said:
“This was an incredible day I’ll never forget,” said Carl. “I’m very proud, and I know my mum and dad would be very proud of me too. I’m really happy to accept this. I’ve been doing this for many years and hope to continue for many more – sharing my love of music. I’m absolutely thrilled and deeply honoured.”

This incredible award marks a huge milestone in Carl’s incredible career. Over the years, Carl has had a profound impact on electronic music and has always been a passionate advocate for dance music, club culture and the global community. An OBE is an award given by the British Monarch to someone who has made a significant contribution to their profession or has provided exceptional service.

Carl Cox is one of the most respected and influential people in electronic music, with nearly 50 years behind the decks. Carl has helped to shape and develop dance music from the early days of Acid House in the UK to being a global ambassador for club culture. Despite being a legendary figure in the industry and having achieved so much over the last few decades, Carl continues to break barriers, embrace new creative ventures and support the up-and-coming electronic music talent. His passion for the scene is still stronger than ever.