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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
For the first time Academy members will vote to choose Songwriter of The Year at The Ivors with Apple Music
On 11th August Academy-tier members of The Ivors Academy will be able to vote and decide from a shortlist of five nominees who picks up the Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of the Year at this year’s The Ivors with Apple Music.
The Ivors Academy x #PrideMonth2021
As we reach the end of a month of celebrations for Pride Month, our LGBTQI+ Working Group Chair, Will Davenport, shares his thoughts.
Windrush Day 2021 at The Ivors Academy – Heritage and Legacy
We celebrate Windrush Day with a homage to a generation of West Indian immigrants, whose arrival in 1948 enriched the British way of life and whose creative legacy can be heard throughout contemporary UK music culture.
What does it take to create meaningful, positive change?
One year on from the music industry pausing to reflect on the murder of George Floyd, CEO Graham Davies and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Manager Wesley John examine the impact on The Academy.
Entries open for The Ivors Composer Awards to celebrate contemporary classical, jazz and sound arts
New for 2021 – in response to the pandemic, entries for the Awards can have been premiered in the UK through live streamed concerts and commercial recordings as well as concerts and broadcast performances.
A tribute to Marcel Stellman (1925-2021)
Friend and former Decca Records colleague David Stark shares personal memories of working with the prolific songwriter.
Songwriters behind hits for Dua Lipa, Sam Smith and Shakira join campaign for fair pay
Over 2,000 writers including Autumn Rowe, Jimmy Napes and Steve Mac sign open letter.
Remembering Barry Mason 1935 – 2021
Guy Fletcher reflects on the life and work of the legendary songwriter.
British music legends call on the PM to put the value of music back “in the hands of music makers”
Extraordinary roll call of music’s great and good call on the Prime Minister to reform music industry by fixing streaming.
