Full Sail University announced that critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and legend of the rock era, Elvis Costello, will be the latest recipient of the university’s prestigious Industry Icon Award. The honor will be awarded during the Industry Icon Award ceremony scheduled to take place during Full Sail University’s annual Hall of Fame week.
Costello’s contribution to Full Sail has provided real-world learning opportunities for students. Earlier this year, and ahead of the “Elvis Costello & The Imposters 7-0-7 Tour” which launched on January 10, Elvis Costello & The Imposters held a multi-day closed set rehearsal at Full Sail Live, where over 500 students and staff from across Full Sail’s Audio Production, Recording Arts, and Show Production areas of study joined together inside the university’s state-of-the-art performance venue to gain insight into Costello’s storied career and creative songwriting process on some of his beloved hits.
The university’s professional production staff collaborated with Costello’s professional touring crew to both prepare for the new tour, in addition to providing Show Production students with behind the scenes shadowing opportunities across a range of crew positions offering hands-on real-world educational experience.
The Full Sail University Industry Icon Award recognizes those individuals who have dedicated their lives to being innovators in entertainment, media, the arts, and associated businesses. These industry icons serve to inspire countless others along the way, with a commitment to sharing their success for the benefit of those who wish to follow in the icons’ footsteps. Additionally, this award recognizes those who have truly given a wealth of heart and dedication to the faculty, staff, student body, and graduates of Full Sail University.
