Trending Now - Larry Mestel to Receive 2026 Spirit of Life Award From City of Hope

WHO:

Billboard - Larry Mestel, Founder and CEO of Primary Wave Music

Variety - Larry Mestel, Founder and CEO of Primary Wave Music

Variety - City of Hope, a cancer research and treatment organization in the United States

WHAT:

Billboard - Larry Mestel is being honored with the 2026 Spirit of Life Award.

Variety - Larry Mestel will receive the 2026 Spirit of Life Award for the Music, Film and Entertainment Industry.

WHERE:

Variety - The award will be presented at a gala.

WHEN:

Variety - The gala will take place on October 27, 2026.

WHY:

Billboard - Mestel is being honored for his "belief in the power of partnership."

HOW:

Variety - The award is given by City of Hope, recognizing contributions in the Music, Film and Entertainment Industry.

(UPDATED April 14, 2026 19:25 UTC)

Larry Mestel, the Founder and CEO of Primary Wave Music, is set to receive the 2026 Spirit of Life Award for his significant contributions to the Music, Film, and Entertainment Industry. The award will be presented at a gala hosted by City of Hope, a prominent cancer research and treatment organization in the United States, October 27th. Mestel is being honored for his strong belief in the power of partnership, which has greatly impacted the industry.