An emotional Kylie Minogue received the Silver Clef Award for services to the music industry last night.

The 44-year-old pop princess said of the accolade: "I never would have thought 25 years ago I could have got an award like this and I think that's why I was so emotional up there.

"It's really hard to comprehend and how to express my gratitude."

She later posted a picture of herself at the awards on Twitter - and made reference to her very first pop record, writing: "Today I was so lucky, lucky, LUCKY!!!! Thank you Nordoff Robbins for my Silver Clef Award!!!"

Kylie told the Jessie J, who took home the Best British Act Award, Conor Maynard who was voted Best Newcomer.