Campaigning news
Latest news
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 Trust re-launches to increase support for songwriters and composers
The Academy has re-launched its charity, The Ivors Academy Trust, with a heavy-weight line-up of new Trustees.
PRS for Music has launched a new Online Live Concert licence for small-scale livestreamed gigs
PRS members performing their own works in a small online ticketed concert can obtain a free licence.
LGBT+ History Month at The Ivors Academy
The Ivors Academy celebrates LGBT+ History Month with the launch of the LGBTQI+ Working Group Network.
The Ivors with Apple Music will take place on Tuesday 21st September 2021
The Ivors Academy has announced that the 66th presentation of Ivor Novello Awards at The Ivors with Apple Music will take place on Tuesday 21st September, with plans to hold the annual awards ceremony at Grosvenor House, London.
The Ivors Academy welcomes Edexcel’s admission they “got this decision wrong” when removing Courtney Pine from their A-level curriculum
The Ivors Academy has welcomed Pearson Edexcel’s statement admitting they made an error when dropping Courtney Pine - removing the only black composer and Jazz - from their A-level curriculum.
Dropping the only black composer and Jazz from Edexcel’s A-level syllabus is a damaging decision that must be reversed
Award winning Jazz musician, composer and Piano Professor Robert Mitchell writes for The Ivors Academy.
Members of the Academy pay tribute to Gerry Marsden MBE
We hear from the music creator community on the life, work and influence of Gerry Marsden MBE.
New Year message from The Ivors Academy CEO, Graham Davies
Read our New Year message from The Ivors Academy CEO and find out how we're supporting our creator community.
A tribute to Geoff Stephens 1934 – 2020
Academy member Mitch Murray CBE reflects on the life and work of the prolific songwriter.
