Campaigning and support to protect the rights and earnings of songwriters and composers.
The most prestigious celebrations of songwriters, composers and their champions.
Contact us to arrange interviews, secure quotes, request accreditation or to discuss access to photography and filming for reporting purposes.
Our spokespeople offer insights on the key issues affecting music creators. We’re committed to highlighting the value of songwriting and composing across all genres.
The Ivors Academy is the leading organisation for songwriters and composers. As a not-for-profit organisation, we exist to protect their rights, empower their careers and celebrate their craft.
We campaign and advocate internationally to ensure songwriters and composers are recognised, respected and fairly rewarded for their work.
Since 1956, we have presented the Ivor Novello Awards, honouring excellence in songwriting and composition. Regarded as the most prestigious awards for music creators, they are presented at The Ivors and The Ivors Composer Awards.
Through The Ivors Academy Honours, we recognise those championing songwriters and composers and driving positive change across the music industry.
We also deliver writing camps, full-day summits and a year-round programme of events that connect, support and inspire our members.
This month we sit down with acclaimed composer Ayanna Witter-Johnson. Ayanna talks about her early career, the business side of creating music and what's changing fastest in composing and songwriting.
