Sir Paul McCartney has made another visit to Liverpool to host LIPA's graduation ceremony for talented performers in his home city.
The Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, which was co-founded by McCartney in 1996, gave Companionships for outstanding achievement to Midge Ure and Jonathan Price.
Pryce, who performed Harold Pinter’s 'The Caretaker' at the Everyman Theatre last year, was presented with the special award at the Philharmonic Hall, along with Mark Summers, a casting and creative director, who became an Honoured Friend of the school.
Singer songwriter Midge Ure, who is best known for fronting 1980s band Ultravox and his major involement with Live Aid in 1985 said:
"I would have loved something like this as a kid growing up in the outskirts of Glasgow, someone to nurture whatever drive I had.
"I am one of the very lucky few, I get to wake up in the morning and fulfil my passions."
This year, 300 students representing 14 countries, graduated from diploma, degree and postgraduate courses ranging in subjects covering all performing art disciplines.
The former Beatles guitarist, McCartney said: "When anyone asks me what this day is like, I always say I love coming here because the joy, hope and the spirit is so evident.
"I first visited this hall when the original Liverpool Institute had its speech day here so I can almost see my mum and dad up there.
"It's a very special emotionally to be part of this day."
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