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The Ivors with Amazon Music is among the most respected award ceremonies in music. Presented by The Ivors Academy, it celebrates the craft and exceptional achievements of songwriters and screen composers.
Winners receive an iconic Ivor Novello Award and join a roll call of greats, including Paul McCartney, John Lennon, David Bowie, Adele, RAYE, Stormzy, Bill Withers, Bruce Springsteen, Brian Wilson, Annie Lennox, Amy Winehouse, Dave, Sting and Joan Armatrading. Judged by songwriters and composers, for songwriters and composers, the awards recognise excellence in craft and creativity.
Winners announced at the 71st Ivor Novello Awards on 21 May at Grosvenor House, London, included ROSALÍA, Sam Fender, CMAT, Calvin Harris, Kano, Lola Young, Kae Tempest, Fraser T Smith, Lily Allen, Linda Perry, Jacob Alon, Tom Hodge, Brian Irvine and David Holmes. Thom Yorke and George Michael were inducted as Fellows of The Ivors Academy. In a very special moment, Elton John was presented with an Ivors Academy Honour and became the first President of The Ivors Academy.
Date
21/05/2026
Timings
14:00 Pre-lunch drinks reception
15:00 Three course lunch
17:00 Awards ceremony
20:00 Departures
Address
JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, 86-90 Park Lane, Mayfair, London, W1K 7TN
Iain Archer
David Arnold
Justine Barker
Berwyn
Aisling Brouwer
Jamie Cullum
Catherine Anne Davies
Cathy Dennis
Siobhan Donaghy
Lizzie Esau
Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch
Finn Keane
R Kay
Jonny Lattimer
Shaznay Lewis
Steve Mac
Steph Marziano
Nick Harvey
Jim Irvin
Jin Jin
David Julyan
Jimmy Napes
Ben Onono
Bankey Ojo
Karen Poole
Orphy Robinson
Biff Stannard
Stephanie Taylor
Gus Unger-Hamilton
Jonathan Vincent
Imogen Williams
Ayanna Witter-Johnson
Lindsay Wright
IAMDDB
P2J
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Today, the winners of the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards were announced at the annual awards ceremony held at Grosvenor House, London, recognising and celebrating exceptional achievements in songwriting and screen composing.
