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MEPs back Copyright Directive by large majority
We, the music creators of the UK, send a message of thanks and celebration for the European Copyright Directive that was voted in by the European Parliament today.
Show your support for the Copyright Directive – Here’s how to get involved
As the Copyright Directive reaches the final few stages of its journey, it is crucial that creators continue to support the campaign to ensure this essential piece of new policy is adopted.
Victory for creators! European parliament votes to approve Copyright Directive
The European Parliament supports the Copyright Directive
Ivors Academy Honours launched to celebrate exceptional service in the UK music industry
Kevin Brennan MP, Carla Marie Williams, Crispin Hunt and Rupert Hine have been named as the first recipients of an Ivors Academy Honour. The new award brings back the tradition of the Academy’s Gold Badge Awards, which recognised exceptional people from the music industry who create positive change and champion music creators.
Meet the composers selected for ABRSM’s mentoring programme
Six composers have been announced to take part in the 2023/24 addition of the programme, Writing for Music Education.
Speakers, new sponsor DAACI and media partner Music Ally announced for the Global Creators Summit on AI and Music
The summit will be a platform for discussion, new ideas and debate on the most fundamental revolution facing music creators for generations.
Is AI the future of music or threat to human creativity?
In the first of a series of blog posts leading up the Global Creator Summit on 20th September, Ivors Academy Board member Kevin Sargent shares his thoughts on the importance of human creativity in a world where AI generated music is becoming more common and questions about the use of AI are increasing in importance.
Michelle Escoffery, Shani Gonzales, Andy Heath CBE and Fran Malyan join The Ivors Academy Trust Board
The new Trustees will help the Trust to fulfil its mission of supporting, educating and nurturing songwriters and composers facing barriers.
Members of The Ivors Academy now receive free and discounted entry for The Ivors Classical Awards
In a change to the terms of entry, members of The Ivors Academy can now submit work for The Ivors Classical Awards without an administrative fee.
The Other Songs Live raised £65,000 for The Ivors Academy Trust and The BRIT School
Al Webber, Co-Founder of The Other Songs, confirms that the event will return in 2024.
