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Music starts with songwriters and composers. For over 80 years we’ve fought for you to be respected, valued and paid fairly.

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Access networking, events and mentoring. Join writing camps, get funding advice, wellbeing support and member discounts.

Celebrate

Be recognised for your craft. Enter your eligible music for an Ivor Novello Award and join a community that celebrates excellence.

Fellows

Songwriters and composers whose outstanding contributions have earned them Fellowship of The Ivors Academy.

Thom Yorke

George Michael

Anne Dudley

Fellows of The Ivors Academy, U2: Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr.

Bruce Springsteen

Joan Armatrading CBE

Paul McCartney

Peter Gabriel

John Adams

Judith Weir CBE

Kate Bush CBE

Sting

Julian Joseph OBE

Sir Elton John

Annie Lennox OBE

David Arnold

Don Black OBE

Errollyn Wallen

George Fenton

Pierre Boulez CBE

David Ferguson

John Barry OBE

Robin Gibb CBE

Sir Barry Gibb CBE

Maurice Gibb CBE

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber

Sir Tim Rice

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Sir James MacMillan

Sir John Dankworth CBE

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Sir Malcolm Arnold CBE

Sir Peter Maxwell Davies CH CBE

John Rutter CBE

Awards

The Ivors

20 May 2027

The most prestigious celebration of songwriters.

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The Ivors Composer Awards

17 November 2026

Celebrating outstanding composition.

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The Ivors Academy Honours

1 October 2026

Recognising champions of songwriters and composers.

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We campaign for songwriters and composers to be valued and respected.

Music creators must be properly and fairly recognised and rewarded for their work. We advocate for our members’ rights and champion the unique value they create with the Government, music industry and decision-makers.

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Upcoming events

How to write a successful funding application

Learn how to turn your ideas into a compelling application and give yourself the best chance of getting your project funded.

22 Sep 2026

Member event

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Workshops and masterclasses

Tax essentials for songwriters and composers with Sinéad Pratschke

Join us for a practical session exploring the key tax and business considerations for songwriters and composers.

24 Sep 2026

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Self-marketing for songwriters and composers

Build your professional profile, strengthen your online presence and learn how to make your work more visible to the music industry.

29 Sep 2026

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Latest news

The Ivors Academy launches new BBC commissioning guidelines and major programme for composers as membership reaches 16,000

The Ivors Academy has launched new commissioning guidelines with the BBC and the Musicians’ Union to establish fair standards for media composers, alongside a programme of practical support, advocacy and celebration for composers.

16 Sep 2026

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