The Ivors Classical Awards: celebrating composers

The Ivors Classical Awards 12 Nov 2024

The UK's foremost celebration of creative excellence in contemporary classical music and sound art.

The Ivors Classical Awards are when Ivor Novello Awards are bestowed to celebrate creative excellence in British and Irish composing for classical and sound art.

Across the last twenty years they have recognised the achievements of some the UK’s most talented composers including Sally Beamish, Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Tansy Davies, Jonny Greenwood, Anna Meredith, Sir John Tavener, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Errollyn Wallen, Roderick Williams and many more.

AWARDS CEREMONY

The Ivors Classical Awards are sponsored by PRS for Music and will take place on Tuesday 12th November at the BFI Southbank in London. BBC Radio 3 will broadcast the ceremony in a special edition of the New Music Show, which will also be available on BBC Sounds.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Tickets are available to purchase by companies or individuals working in the UK music industry. Ivors Academy Professional tier members receive a 50% discount.
Full information can be found here.

KEY 2024 DATES

Tuesday 28 May: Entries open
Monday 8 July: Entries close
Monday 19 August: Tickets on sale
Tuesday 15 October: Nominations announced
Tuesday 12 November: The Ivors Classical Awards, BFI Southbank, London
Saturday 16 November: The Ivors Classical Awards on the New Music Show, BBC Radio 3

2024 Awards Ceremony

The Ivors Classical Awards take place at the BFI Southbank in London on Tuesday 12 November 2024. Hosted by BBC Radio 3’s Kate Molleson and Tom Service, the evening will include drinks and canapés on arrival, an awards ceremony, and a drinks and bowl food reception with winners, nominees, and representatives from the music industry and cultural sector.