Over the years, Channi Singh and Alaap have achieved so much to be proud of. They have also been awarded countless awards in recognition of their success and contribution to the Asian music scene.


‘Life Time Achievement Award’ presented to Channi in Canadian National Exhibition at the South Asian Day by United Promotion of Toronto for his musical services to the Asian music industry throughout the world.

‘Life Time Achievement Award’ presented to Channi by the BBC’s Punjabi Listeners Club on their 13th anniversary by the Lord Mayor of Leicester, Mary Draycott.

‘Outstanding Achievement Award’ presented to Channi by the UK Asian Music Award Committee (2006).

Award for ‘Leadership in music and culture in the UK’ presented to Channi by Asian Who’s Who. Presented by Lord Swaraj Paul (Deputy Speaker of the Government) at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London (2008).

A very prestigious cultural award awarded in March 2007 at the House of Commons by the All Parliamentary Candidates (Punjabis in Britain) to Channi Singh for his extraordinary achievements and invaluable services to the Asian Music Industry in the whole world.

'Best singer', 'Best live band' and 'Best Bhangra tunes ever produced' (1977 - 2007).

Triple Gold disc for the highest sales of albums ‘Teri Chunni De Sitare’, ’Dance with Alaap’ and ‘Best Wishes From Alaap’.

Platinum disc for the biggest selling album of all time ‘Chham Chham Nachdi Phiran’ with the Queen of Melody, Asha Bhosle.

Platinum disc for ‘Best original score’ for Mr. Feroz Khan’s film Yalgaar.

'Contribution to the Music Industry' (1998 – 2007).

‘Bravery Award’ given by the Society for the Protection of Life from Fire through Scotland Yard for saving lives.

Award for the ‘Best Services provided to the elderly men and women who are isolated, housebound, frail, sick and to all the communities in the London Borough of Hounslow, Middlesex’, by Experience Corps of UK (an organisation working for the Home Office for Voluntary organisations).

Special Award for ‘Best Original Punjabi Bhangra Melodies ever produced’.

Channi Singh - First British Asian to be appointed as an Honorary Senior Lecturer of Music in Liverpool Community College.

Countless number of other awards presented by various organisations and associations throughout the world for musical services to the Asian music industry.