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“We will fight for songwriter and composer rights, and we want to make sure they’re no longer suppressed or indeed bundled”

Roberto Neri's speech is a powerful reminder of what The Ivors Academy stands for.

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The Ivors Classical Awards entries are open now!

Works can be entered across eight categories celebrating chamber, choral and orchestral compositions, stage works, community and participation projects and sound art.

Winners receive a coveted Ivor Novello Award at the ceremony

Our elected Chair Tom Gray 🌹 at The Ivors 2024.
 
The music industry is booming, but many songwriters, especially new ones, struggle to live comfortably.
 
Songwriters are at the centre of all the value in music, writing lyrics that change moods, spark emotions and soundtrack our

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He has campaigned passionately for songwriters and composers, pushing for fairer and more equitable streaming economics and led an inquiry into AI and music. The Ivors Academy honours Kevin for his service to music and being an outstanding champion of our community.

As serving as Member of Parliament for Cardiff West since 2001, Kevin Brennan MP is stepping down.

Just a couple of lads in the Labour Party.

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A full circle moment! 💫 18 years after her first Ivor Novello win, KT Tunstall was honoured with the Outstanding Song Collection with PRS for Music award. 🏆

A massive supporter of The Ivors Academy, KT’s acceptance speech underscored our mission to protect the rights of

Thank you Bruce Springsteen

'Sorry, record labels, but I’m saying it, and we all need to start saying it. Points. A fee. Travel fees. Cover food and travel to sessions. This is just ethical. This is basic.'

Raye (RAYE) renews call for songwriters to receive points on recordings.

musically.com/2024/05/24/ray…

Yesterday we awarded RAYE Songwriter of the Year.

Her acceptance speech was a powerful call to unite and protect the rights and value of the creative forces that originate all music - songwriters and composers.

Her tireless fight for fair compensation and songwriters' rights

It was great to be able to look at #theivors in a new light & see the joy it brings to the industry. A day where it doesn’t matter who you are, but all come to the same realisation that Songwriters & Composers must be celebrated, protected & compensated better every single day.

RED CARPET BUZZ! 📸

The nominees and guests are here. 🙌🏻

Amazon Music’s livestream has started - tune in for exclusive interviews from the red carpet!

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🏆 The Visionary Award with @amazonmusicuk goes to @skepta 🏆
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🏆 The Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of The Year with @amazonmusicuk goes to @Raye 🏆
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Joining a roster of songwriting greats, we are delighted to welcome Bruce Springsteen to The Ivors Academy as our Fellow 🏆

Bruce Springsteen is officially the first international songwriter to become a Fellow and receives a dedicated Ivor Novello Award.

He was inducted into

Songwriting queen 👑 Lana Del Rey takes home the Special International Award at #TheIvors

See all the winners on our website 🏆👇

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