The Ivors is the UK's foremost celebration of creative excellence in songwriting and screen composition.
2022 winners announced
The Ivors celebrates creative excellence by British and Irish songwriters and screen composers. It is one of the most loved and respected moments in music.
This year’s winners have been announced. Explore the winners below and listen to music and more on Apple Music.
Recognised as a pinnacle of achievement since they were first presented in 1956, The Ivors Academy presents Ivor Novello Awards for exceptional songwriting and composing.
Awards ceremony
The 67th presentation of Ivor Novello Awards at The Ivors with Apple Music took place on Thursday 19th May at the Grosvenor House, London.
Date
Time
11:30 - 16:30
Address
JW Marriott Grosvenor House London
86-90 Park Lane
Mayfair
London W1K 7TN
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Written by James Blake, Dominic Maker, Starrah and SZA
Published in the UK by I Keep Calling-Pulse Global-Concord Music Publishing LLC, Warp Publishing, People Over Planes-These Are Songs of Pulse-Concord Music Publishing LLC and Universal Music Publishing
Written by FKA twigs, Fred again.. and Headie One
Published in the UK by BMG, Promised Land Music-Universal Music Publishing and Universal Music Publishing
Written by Mike Elizondo, Natalie Hemby, Ben Jackson-Cook and Rag’n’Bone Man
Published in the UK by Warner Chappell Music, Universal Music Publishing and Sony Music Publishing
Written by Sarah Aarons, Holly Humberstone and Rob Milton
Published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing and Promised Land Music-Universal Music Publishing
Written by Fred again.., Johnny McDaid and Ed Sheeran
Published in the UK by Promised Land Music-Universal Music Publishing, Sony Music Publishing and Ed Sheeran Ltd-Sony Music Publishing
Written by David Guetta, Jin Jin, Raye and Giorgio Tuinfort
Published in the UK by Jackback Publishing, Universal Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music and New Classic
Written by Kal Lavelle, Steve Mac, Johnny McDaid and Ed Sheeran
Published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing, Rokstone Music-Universal Music Publishing and Ed Sheeran Ltd-Sony Music Publishing
Just when you thought every genre mash-up had been done, along comes Ashaine White with a brand new hybrid: grunge-soul. That’s how the super-talented North London singer-songwriter bills her awesomely authentic music. After a frustrating period of inactivity during the pandemic, her debut Fairytales EP – bristling with brilliantly brooding songs such as Cure – has restored her momentum. Within, you’ll find echoes of everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to Kurt Cobain, but also a star-in-the-making with a style all of her own.
Talent always knows talent, and despite her tender years, Luz’s songwriting skills have already been recognised by the best in the business. The Irish teenager has won support slots with Freya Ridings and Lewis Capaldi, while her emotive originals and strikingly original covers have been endorsed by Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa and Dermot Kennedy. Meanwhile, mesmerising songs such as We’ll Be Fine and Permanent +1 have helped her amass over 60 million streams. Next stop is surely stardom to equal some of her admirers.
The only Mann on this year’s all-female shortlist, this 21-year-old singer-songwriter from West London is really going places. She has already finished second in Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent contest – earning a slot at the festival in the process – and supported Arlo Parks and Beabadoobee. Meanwhile her wonderfully emotional songs from EPs such as Sonder and Because I Wanted You To Know have received widespread radio and streaming support. Matilda is truly a Mann for all seasons.
Not for nothing was Naomi Kimpenu’s debut EP entitled Prelude. The stunning four-track collection is the perfect calling card, serving notice of what her perfectly poised vocals and superbly sincere songwriting style can do. With elements drawn from soul, gospel, classical and beyond, songs such as Only and Who I Am have won plenty of fans – including some major radio support – but you sense that, with Naomi Kimpenu, there is still so much more to come.
PinkPantheress’ rise to fame has been very modern. She has made expert use of social media, dropping snippets of songs and gauging reaction before putting the full versions online. And yet you’ll find plenty of classic craft in irresistible anthems such as Break It Off and Attracted To You. That’s why she has racked up hundreds of millions of streams and gained rave notices in Dazed, i-D and NME. The perfect mix of new school and old school, PinkPantheress is cool for all cats.
Discover music from the The Ivors nominees and much more on Apple Music.
Listen to our specially curated playlists, watch interviews with our Rising Stars, and delve into the archive of Ivor Novello Award winning songs, film, and television scores.
The Ivors Academy would like to thank all who sat on this year’s award panels: Dan Adams, Jessica Agombar, Iain Archer, Christopher Barnett, Richard Beddow, Bernard Butler, Rachel Chinouriri, Sarah Cracknell, Rebecca Dale, Dyo, Michelle Escoffery, Ilan Eshkeri, Jamal Green, Philip Guyler, Karen Harding, Paul Hartnoll, Wayne Hector, Luci Holland, Crispin Hunt, Jin Jin, Alyx Jones, Lianne La Havas, Chris Loco, Rob Lord, Cass Lowe, David Lowe, Adrian Leung, Shaznay Lewis, Alloysious Massaquoi, Andrew Simon McAllister, Dave McCabe, Andrew Roachford, Emma Rohan, Karen Poole, Vince Pope, Gaynor Sadler, Renell Shaw, Dominic Shovelton, David Sneddon, Kate Stables, Biff Stannard, Isabella Summers, Tinie, Tess Tyler, Hannah V, Shakira Walters, Lindsay Wright, Victoria Wijeratne, Roma Yagnik and Gary Yershon.
THE IVORS 2022
Academy Fellow Peter Gabriel - photo Ash Knotek
Nominated songwriter James Blake and Jameela Jamil - photo Ash Knotek
Best Album winners Laura Mvula and Dann Hume - photo Ash Knotek
Rising Star Award nominees Luz, Ashaine White, Naomi Kimpenu and Matilda Mann - photo Ash Knotek
PRS for Music Icon Award recipients Simon Gallup and Robert Smith - photo Mark Allan
Nominated songwriter Rag'n'Bone Man and Presenter Jamie Hartman - photo Ash Knotek
Outstanding Song Collection recipient Paul Heaton - photo Mark Allan
Nominated composer Jessica Dannheisser and guests - photo Ash Knotek
Academy Fellow Peter Gabriel - photo Mark Allan
Presenter Michelle Escoffery and guest - photo Ash Knotek
Best Original Film Score winner Daniel Blumberg - photo Ash Knotek
Nominated songwriter Raye - photo Ash Knotek
PRS for Music Most Performed Work winner Johnny McDaid - photo Mark Allan
Best Song Musically and Lyrically winner Sam Fender - photo Ash Knotek
Special International Award recipient Shakira - photo Mark Allan
Best Television Soundtrack winner Arthur Sharpe with publishers Sue Hepworth and Sarah Liversedge - photo Ash Knotek
Rising Star Award winner Naomi Kimpenu - photo Mark Allan
Host Paul Gambaccini - photo Ash Knotek
Presenter Natalie Imbruglia - photo Mark Allan
Representatives for Best Contemporary Song winners Dean ‘Inflo’ Josiah Cover and Little Simz - photo Ash Knotek
Willow Kayne and Presenter Nile Rodgers - photo Ash Knotek
Visionary Award recipients Elizabeth Fraser and Robin Guthrie - photo Ash Knotek
Best Original Video Game Score winner Richard Jacques - photo Mark Allan
Outstanding Song Collection recipient Paul Heaton - photo Ash Knotek
Special International Award recipient Shakira - photo Ash Knotek
Graham Davies, Paul Epworth, Jamie Hartman and Ian Mack - photo Ash Knotek
Presenters Celeste and Jamie Hartman - photo Ash Knotek
PRS for Music Icon Award recipients Simon Gallup and Robert Smith - photo Ash Knotek
Rising Star Award winner Naomi Kimpenu and Presenter Dotty - photo Mark Allan
Academy Fellow Peter Gabriel and Presenter Guy Garvey - photo Mark Allan
Worthy recipient of Outstanding Song Collection at #TheIvors - Paul Heaton.
His exceptional talent at observing and challenging society with a pop sensibility has resulted in his place as one of this country’s finest songwriters.
In Ep3 of #inSessionwith, @IvorsAcademy Chairman @MrTomGray sits with Grammy award winning producer & #songwriter Jonathan Quarmby. You'll hear about producing for #Muse & #ZiggyMarley, & finding new ways to distribute music
Thank you for the nomination @IvorsAcademy 🏆💚 I had the best time, with so many people I love and respect. Have a great weekend everybody, enjoy yourselves x
