PLA Media’s Sr. Social Media & Marketing Consultant, Pip Wynans, Takes Center Stage As Pipella, Wins ‘Songwriter Of The Year’ At The 2023 Wavy Awards
On Nov. 18, 2023, the third-annual Wavy Awards honored the acclaimed cinematic rock singer-songwriter, PiPEllA, with “Songwriter of the Year” for her single “Life As A Movie.”
The award show was hosted at the Abrons Arts Center and celebrated artists who identify as women, non-binary individuals, LGBTQ+ members, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and other People of Color), and/or identifies as having a disability.
“Life As A Movie” intertwines cinematic narratives and lyrical brilliance to transport listeners into a dreamlike, fantasy world. With all of her songs, PiPEllA finds influence from cinematic and other fictitious media. She expresses that her music aims to “explore the link between fantasy and reality.”
Click here to stream “Life As A Movie”
“This song is every hope and every dream that I’ve ever had, and the fact that y’all recognize this and all the love that was put into it means everything to me,” expressed PiPEllA during her heartfelt acceptance speech.
On top of making cinematic rock music, PiPEllA, or Pip Wynans, works at PLA Media as the Senior Social Media and Marketing Consultant.
“We at PLA are so proud of Pip’s accomplishment,” said Pamela Lewis, PLA Media founder and CEO. “I am learning so much from Pip daily, seeing our ever-changing digital marketing world through her eyes. With verve, she brings a fresh, curious approach to our campaigns and is already making a positive difference. Our clients absolutely love her.”
About PiPEllA
PiPEllA, born Abigail “Pip” Wynans, is a Texas native, currently living in Nashville, Tennessee. Since 2021, Pip has been working to become this world’s favorite ASPEC Cinematic Rock Storyteller. Their music has a dedicated focus on mental health and the artist’s connection to the asexual community.
In addition to the continuous release of their album, PiPEllA became the most nominated artist in the history of the Wavy Awards. This November, PiPEllA will be attending the award show in New York City as a nominee for Songwriter of the Year, Song of the Year, and Production of the Year.
“PiPEllA: The Worlds Traveler”
“PiPEllA: The Worlds Traveler” is a musical odyssey that invites listeners to explore the different realms of fantasy and reality through PiPEllA’s masterful storytelling. Each song serves as a portal, guiding the audience through a kaleidoscope of emotions and experiences, all set against the backdrop of various cinematic influences.
Follow PiPEllA on social media for updates on upcoming releases, performances and more:
Instagram: pipellamusic
TikTok: @pipella.music
YouTube: PiPELLA
About the Wavy Awards
The Wavys was founded in 2021 after the founders were inspired to take action when the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative study unveiled the glaring absence of women in the music industry. The Wavys celebrates historically excluded and marginalized talent including women, non-binary individuals, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and artists with disabilities. The Wavys receives annual support from the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment.
The first award show garnered 10,000 views on YouTube and was featured in Variety. Partners include The Music Inclusion Coalition and KeyChange U.S. The founding team includes Rebecca Autumn Sansom (advocate for adoptee’s rights, award-winning filmmaker of Reckoning with The Primal Wound), M Vang (artist, M the Myth, Stanford and Berklee alum), Clare Jaymes (Clarity Events), and marketing expert Jennifer Ward.