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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
The Ivors Composer Awards re-launched as The Ivors Classical Awards
The awards recognise contemporary composing for classical and sound arts.
Composers Against Buyouts rebranded as Fair Score
This campaign builds on and continues the work of Composers Against Buyouts and will provide even greater opportunities for composers and allies to come together and demand a future where media commissioning is fair for all.
Winners of The Ivors 2023 announced
The Ivors Academy has announced this year's winners, celebrating the very best in songwriting and composing for screen.
Remembering Christopher Gunning
It is with enormous sadness that we mark the passing of Christopher Gunning, one of Britain’s most accomplished composers of music both for the screen and the concert hall.
Amazon Music to host the first ever livestream from The Ivors
Featuring exclusive performances from Academy Fellow Sting, Raye, Matilda Mann and Henry Moodie, plus red carpet moments and backstage interviews.
Book your tickets for The Other Songs Live at The London Palladium
With special guests include Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jimmy Napes, AR Rahman, Fraser T Smith’s Future Utopia, Shaznay Lewis, Dave Stewart, Guy Garvey, Issey Cross, Rachel Chinouriri, Ruthanne, Rick Nowels, Sunmisola Agbebi and Ren.
ABRSM Composer Mentoring Programme
ABRSM’s composer mentoring programme, Writing for music education, provides emerging composers from diverse backgrounds with opportunities to develop their skills in writing to a brief, both for exam syllabuses and within broader educational contexts. We will be recruiting for our next cohort of six composers shortly, for our 2023/24 programme, which runs from September 2023 – February 2024.
Nominations announced for The Ivors with Amazon Music 2023
Today we announce the nominations for The Ivors 2023 with Amazon Music, recognising and celebrating outstanding songwriters and composers across nine categories.
Nominations open for Ivors Academy Honours
Ivors Academy Honours continue the legacy of the Gold Badge Awards to recognise exceptional people from across the music industry who support music creators.
