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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
Fix Streaming and Composers Against Buyouts: tackling streaming royalties on an international scale
It is fair to say that the Fix Streaming campaign, run jointly by the Musicians’ Union and The Ivors Academy, and Tom Gray's Broken Record have had far greater impact in a short period of time than we thought possible when we embarked on this journey.
Join the Co-Pilot Mentoring Network – deadline extended for group 2
Following the success of the 2020 Music Creators Mentoring Programme, Help Musicians opens Co-Pilot: the Musicians' Mentoring Programme in partnership with The Ivors Academy
Member Spotlight: Rachel Chinouriri
For our second October (Black History Month) edition of the member spotlight, we speak to Rachel Chinouriri - The two time Ivor nominee, singer-songwriter who hails from Croydon and is of Zimbabwean heritage about herself, experiences and how her heritage influences her work.
First emerging artists join new creative development programme, Inside Track, with Ivor winner Cassell The Beatmaker
Four music creators currently without financial backing, Alfie Neale, Cara Crosby-Irons, LOZ, Aaliyah Jasz are the first group to join Inside Track, a year-long, fully funded mentoring and development programme.
Member Spotlight: Melissa James
For our first October (Black History Month) edition of the member spotlight, we speak to Melissa James – an Artist, Singer, Songwriter, Writer, Creator and Standard Member about herself, experiences and how her heritage influences her work. We'll also be speaking about her initiative, Stronger on Sundays (SoS) - a Conversations with Compassion on Racial and Social Justice in a music-filled space.
David Ferguson’s legacy
During Ivors Week the David Ferguson lecture explored music and climate change with Brian Eno, Prof Brian Cox, Dr Tamsin Edwards and Hannah Peel. Composer Alfons Karabuda reflects on David's legacy.
The Ivors with Apple Music 2021 winners announced
The Ivors Academy has announced the winners at this year's ceremony, celebrating the very best in songwriting and screen composition.
Member Spotlight: Mentoring Class of 2021
This month’s Member Spotlight features some of the 2020/21 mentee alumni to inspire future mentees to join Co-Pilot: the Musicians’ Mentoring Network.
Brian Eno and Professor Brian Cox to give David Ferguson lecture on music and the climate emergency during first Ivors Week
With climate scientist Dr Tamsin Edwards and moderator, Emmy-nominated composer, artist, and music producer Hannah Peel the lecture will explore how the music industry can reduce its emissions and promote a progressive climate agenda through EarthPercent.
