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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 Academy publishes its first annual gender and ethnicity pay gap report
The report includes an action plan to review staff recruitment, development and support for leadership skills.
Membership changes to welcome more music creators
We've made some changes to our membership eligibility criteria so that more people can be part of The Ivors Academy.
Member Spotlight: Xia Leon Sloane
For our August edition of the member spotlight, we speak to Xia Leon Sloane – a young yet already accomplished composer, about the premier performance of their composition ‘In pearls of æther’ at the Cheltenham music festival.
Data issues are at the heart of half a billion pounds a year of unallocated or misallocated streaming royalties for songwriters and rightsholders
The Ivors Academyhas published a new report estimating the size of the global song streaming data gap – streaming royalties for songs that are unallocated or misallocated due to missing or incomplete data.
Nominations announced for The Ivors with Apple Music 2021
The Ivors Academy has announced the nominations for The Ivors with Apple Music 2021, across eight categories for songs, albums, screen and video game scores - as well as Songwriter of the Year and PRS for Music Most Performed Work.
Inside Track Artist Development Programme
Applications are now open to a year-long artist development programme with Ivor Novello Award winning songwriter and producer Cassell the Beatmaker.
Nominees announced for 2021 Rising Star Award with Apple Music
The Ivors Academy has today announced the five nominees for its Rising Star Award with Apple Music, which returns for the second year.
Member Spotlight: IMOGEN
In our new member spotlight series, we speak to songwriter and Academy member 'IMOGEN' about her latest single release and influences.
