Anton Corbijn to obtain Icon trophy at Abbey Road Music Photography Awards | Media

Anton Corbijn has been introduced because the recipient of the Icon Award at this yr’s Abbey Road Music Photography Awards. 

With the ceremony as a result of happen at Abbey Road on October 2, the Dutch photographer joins earlier winners together with Jill Furmanovsky (2024), Henry Diltz (2023) and Eric Johnson (2022). 

Corbijn mentioned that photographing musicians “was a love that became a full-on mission in the early ’70s”.

“From hanging around the front of the stage to being 100% in charge, it’s been an exciting place to be,” he added. “I like to think I evolved over the years, but I am still excited by music and photographing musicians now and then. To receive recognition from a body that contains the name of Abbey Road and with some of my peers as judges, I can only be grateful! Thank you!”

To obtain recognition from a physique that comprises the identify of Abbey Road and with a few of my friends as judges, I can solely be grateful

Anton Corbijn

Well-known for his long-term associations with U2 (above) and Depeche Mode,  Anton Corbijn has additionally photographed an enormous vary of musicians together with Tom Waits, David Bowie, Kurt Cobain, Ian Curtis, Bryan Adams, Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra and extra, whereas his different well-known topics embrace Cameron Diaz, William S Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, Joni Mitchell, Robert De Niro, Gerhard Richter, Ai Weiwei and Lucian Freud. 

He has made music movies for the likes of U2, Depeche Mode, Nirvana, Metallica, Nick Cave, Johnny Cash, Arcade Fire, Coldplay and The Killers. 

Abbey Road’s director of selling & artistic, Mark Robertson, mentioned: “Anton Corbijn’s work has been part of the cultural fabric of modern music for over five decades. His photography doesn’t just document – it defines, it innovates, and it inspires artists, fans and photographers alike. At Abbey Road, we’re thrilled to celebrate a true icon whose artistry continues to influence.”

Launched in 2022, the Music Photography Awards welcomes two new classes for 2025 – Portrait and Festivals, whereas this yr’s visitor class is Club Culture.

The full listing of classes open for submissions is as follows: 

• Portrait (new for 2025)

• Festivals (new for 2025)

• Music Moment of the Year sponsored by Outernet

• Emerging Photographer of the Year sponsored by adidas

• Making Music

• Underground Scenes

• Live Music

• Guest class: Club Culture 

The Icon and Judges Choice classes are nominated and chosen by the judging panel.

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