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Campaigning and support to protect the rights and earnings of songwriters and composers.

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Empowering careers with the right connections, knowledge and support.

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Celebrate

The most prestigious celebrations of songwriters, composers and their champions.

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We are The Ivors Academy, champions of songwriters and composers.

Securing
music’s
future

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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Protect

Get legal and business advice, contract templates and insurance. Join a powerful community campaigning for your rights.

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Empower

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

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Celebrate

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

Awards

The Ivors

The Ivors

22 May 2025

The most prestigious celebration of songwriters and screen composers.

Nominees
The Ivors Classical

The Ivors Classical Awards

11 November 2025

Honouring contemporary classical composing and sound art.

2024 winners
The Ivors Academy Honours

The Ivors Academy Honours

2 October 2025

Celebrating champions of songwriters and composers.

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Campaigning

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

The Ivors Academy Honours, 2 October 2025

Ivors Academy Honours 2025

A new awards ceremony celebrating exceptional individuals from across music who champion the songwriter and composer community.

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