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Presented by The Ivors Academy, The Ivors Composer Awards sponsored by PRS for Music and in association with BBC Radio 3 celebrate creative excellence in British and Irish composing. Judged by composers for composers, the awards recognise excellence in craft and creativity across all genres and disciplines including film, television, video games, concert halls, theatre and community engagement.
Since 1956, The Ivors Academy has honoured outstanding composers across a range of genres and disciplines through its award ceremonies. The Ivors Composer Awards strengthens that legacy by creating an elevated and unified moment to celebrate composers and their craft.
Winners will receive an iconic Ivor Novello Award statuette and join a roll call of the most talented composers including George Benjamin, Judith Weir, James MacMillan, Errollyn Wallen, Stephen Sondheim, Anne Dudley, John Barry, Debbie Wiseman, Julian Joseph, John Dankworth, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Anoushka Shankar, Brian Eno, Gavin Bryars and many more.
At the awards ceremony on 17 November 2026, Max Richter will be presented with an Ivor Novello Award for Innovation.
Tickets are on sale to individuals and companies across the music industry and wider composition community. Professional members receive an exclusive 50% reduction on up to two tickets.
Join us for an evening at Grosvenor House London celebrating excellence in composition, featuring a drinks reception, three-course dinner and exclusive awards ceremony, where Ivor Novello Awards will be presented to composers making an extraordinary impact through their work. Apply for tickets.
AWARDS CEREMONY
17/11/2026
Timings
18:00 Pre-dinner drinks reception
19:00 Three course dinner
20:50 Awards ceremony
23:00 Departures
Address
JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, 86-90 Park Lane, London, W1K 7TN
Ticket enquiries
Contact [email protected]
Please note that submitting a ticket application form does not guarantee availability. You will be contacted upon receipt of your application to confirm your booking.
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The Ivors Composer Awards celebrate excellence in composition across all genres and disciplines.
They recognise outstanding original music written by British and Irish composers across nine nominated categories, alongside Awards in the gift of The Ivors Academy.
Read the 2026 rulebook for full details about categories and eligibility.
The nominated award categories are judged by panels of established composers and practitioners.
Gift of the Academy Awards are chosen by the Awards Committee of composers and songwriters, a sub-committee of The Ivors Academy Board.
You can suggest a recipient for a Gift of the Academy awards year-round. Suggest a recipient.
The 2026 rulebook sets out the eligibility criteria, categories, entry requirements and judging process for The Ivors Composer Awards.
We welcome recommendations for awards in the Gift of The Ivors Academy year-round, which recognise composers for their outstanding achievements and contributions to music.
If you know a composer that qualifies within the rules, you can submit their nomination for free.
Read the 2026 rulebook and submit a nomination.
Verifiable members of the media should apply as early as possible to [email protected].
The new awards celebrate excellence in music across film, television, video games, concert halls, theatre and community engagement.
