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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
Ivors Academy members elect new Senate to champion songwriters and composers at the heart of its governance
The Ivors Academy has announced the election of 40 songwriters and composers to its Senate.
Ivors Academy launches Transparency Code Explainer and Template for songwriters and composers
Transparency Code Explainer and template wordings launched to support writers requesting information their publishers and PRS for Music are now required to provide about music streaming royalties under the Code.
Errollyn Wallen will become the 28th Fellow of The Ivors Academy
Errollyn joins a roll call of extraordinary composers and songwriters including John Adams, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Judith Weir, John Rutter, Bruce Springsteen, Joan Armatrading and Julian Joseph.
Nominations for The Ivors Classical Awards 2024 announced
36 composers have been nominated for Ivor Novello Awards across eight categories celebrating classical music and sound art. The winners will be revealed at The Ivors Classical Awards on 12 November at BFI Southbank in London.
Ivors Academy’s Tareic Alphonse announced as the final Richard Antwi Scholar
The scholarship funds a place on University of Westminster’s Music Business Management MA course.
The Ivors with Amazon Music 2025 dates announced
The biggest celebration of songwriters and screen composers returns for its 70th edition on 22nd May 2025.
Tickets now on sale for The Ivors Classical Awards 2024
Tickets are now available for The Ivors Classical Awards 2024, taking place on Tuesday 12th November at the iconic BFI Southbank in London.
