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Idris Elba presented Pete Tong with the Music Industry Trusts Award of the Year 2021 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London hotel on Monday night.
The actor, 49, looked dapper as he took to the stage in a black jumper which hugged his muscular physique, which he teamed with a pair of navy blue trousers.
He could be seen calling the DJ, 61, up in front of the audience to hand over the prestigious gong.
Star-studded bash: Idris Elba presented Pete Tong with the Music Industry Trusts Award of the Year 2021 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London hotel on Monday night
Pete was dressed up for the night in a black tuxedo and matching shirt and looked delighted to be picking up the accolade.
The musician could be seen embracing Idris, who is himself a respected DJ, after collecting the award on the night.
It was announced earlier this year that Pete would be given the annual award, which is now in its 30th year, for his contribution to the music industry in aid of the BRIT Trust and Nordoff Robbins.
Looking good: The actor looked dapper as he took to the stage in a black jumper which hugged his muscular physique, which he teamed with a pair of navy blue trousers
He said in a statement in July: ‘It is a huge honour to be given the MITS Award and to have the opportunity to highlight two exceptional charities, The BRIT Trust and Nordoff Robbins.
‘The past year has seen the music industry suffer like never before – especially the live music and clubbing sectors, but we are strong and optimistic for the future.’
On Monday night, Pete was also seen posing with Spandau Ballet star Gary Kemp, 62, and Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon, 63, at the bash.
All stars: Pete was dressed up for the night in a black tuxedo and matching shirt and looked delighted to be picking up the accolade
Sharing the snap of the trio to his Instagram page, Gary wrote: ‘At the MITS award for the master of the decks, @petetongofficial.’
Referring to Duran Duran’s album Future Past, he added: ‘Congratulations to him and to Simon for getting a No.3 album in UK! This will be some night.’
Pete was also seen posing with musician Nile Rodgers, 69, who sought the DJ out to congratulate him at his event.
Fame game: Idris could be seen calling the DJ up in front of the audience to hand over the prestigious gong
Friends in high places: The musician could be seen embracing Idris after collecting the award on the night
The pair posed for a picture together after Nile approached Pete’s table, with Nile writing: ‘Congratulations @petetongofficial on Instagram.’
Idris’ outing comes after his wife Sabrina revealed working with her famous husband on podcast Coupledom was ‘a way for us to learn as newlyweds’.
The model and philanthropist married the star in April 2019 after two years as a couple, and Sabrina insists the pair learned a lot working on the podcast, which sees them explore partnerships on love, business and activism with famous stars.
Shining stars: Pete was also seen posing with Spandau Ballet star Gary Kemp, 62, and Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon, 63, at the bash
Congratulations! Pete was also seen posing with musician Nile Rodgers, 69, who sought the DJ out to congratulate him at his event
During an appearance on Loose Women on Thursday, she said: ‘Partnerships have always intrigued us since we got together’.
She continued: ‘You meet up with friends and you talk about, “Hey, how’s your marriage going?” and “How are your family?” We’re always looking at ways that we connect with other people in our lives.
‘Coupledom was a way for us to learn as newlyweds and have these amazing conversations with duos that inspire us and to be able to learn ourselves and hopefully educate people around us.’
Happy couple: Idris and wife Sabrina married in April 2019, and Sabrina insists the pair learned a lot working together on podcast Coupledom (pictured last month)
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