Cat Burns was well-named. The stealthy, slowburn success of her song Go – first released in 2020 but one of the biggest-selling singles of 2022, and a song with a feline-like number of lives – perfectly illustrated the emotional depths of her writing. And there is a lot more where that came from: her supremely honest, relatable lyrics and knack for an enticing melody have already won her an army of fans, including Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith. Burns’ songwriting fire will surely never go out.
Protect
Campaigning and support to protect the rights and earnings of songwriters and composers.
Claim per diems
When attending UK major record label writing sessions.
Celebrate
The most prestigious celebrations of songwriters, composers and their champions.
The Ivors Composer Awards
17 November 2026
