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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
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.
Become a Music for Dementia champion
Speak through your music to make a difference to the lives of people with dementia.
A tribute to Simon Bainbridge (1952-2021)
In a personal tribute, composer and friend Gary Carpenter reflects on Simon Bainbridge's career and powerful legacy in music.
A tribute to Jane Manning OBE (1938-2021)
Composer and The Ivors Academy's Classical Committee member Nicola LeFanu reflects on the life and legacy of Jane Manning, who received an Academy Gold Badge Award in 2013.
Composers Against Buyouts campaign launches to protect media writers’ earnings and rights
Campaign launches with backing from Bond composer David Arnold and Emmy Nominated composer Hannah Peel.
Fair Commissioning For Screen Manifesto
The Ivors Academy and Musicians' Union have produced this Manifesto for the Fair Score campaign.
DCMS Minister backs music streaming referral to Competition and Markets Authority
Caroline Dinenage MP, Minister of State for Digital and Culture, backs one of the key #FixStreaming campaign asks.
MNEK, Amy Wadge and Ross Golan amongst 300 songwriters and artists joining the #PaySongwriters campaign
Songwriters and artists from the UK and US have backed #PaySongwriters, a new campaign from The Ivors Academy, who represent songwriters and composers in the UK and Ireland.
Chart requirement removed from song and album categories for The Ivors with Apple Music
The Ivors Academy has announced that commercial releases eligible for Best Album, Best Song Musically and Lyrically and Best Contemporary Song at The Ivors with Apple Music no longer have to appeared on The Official UK Top 100 chart to be considered.
