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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.
Senior MPs call for songwriters to be fairly remunerated in new report
A group of cross-party MPs have called for Government to bring forward measures to improve publishing rights to fairly remunerate songwriters for their work.
Bruce Springsteen to become a Fellow of The Ivors Academy
Springsteen makes history as the first international songwriter to receive the honour, which will be presented at The Ivors with Amazon Music on 23rd May.
Sir James MacMillan becomes a Fellow of The Ivors Academy, recognising his legacy in contemporary composition
MacMillan becomes the 26th Fellow of The Ivors Academy, joining a roll-call of extraordinary composers and songwriters, including John Rutter CBE, John Adams, Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Dame Judith Weir CBE and Sting.
The Other Songs Live returns for 2024
The Other Songs Live is returning to the London Palladium for the biggest live performance-based celebration of songwriters of all time on Monday 20th May 2024.
Roberto Neri announced as Chief Executive Officer of The Ivors Academy
Roberto Neri has been confirmed as the next Chief Executive Officer of The Ivors Academy. He will start the role on 15th April, taking over from Interim CEO Charlie Phillips.
Inside Track 2024 participants announced
Five new talented artists and writers will join Inside Track in 2024 and work with Ivor Novello Award winner Cassell the Beatmaker to get an immersive experience of the music industry.
Ivors Academy 2023 pay gap data published
The data shows a continuing pay gap in favour of women and an ethnicity gay gap which has reduced for the third year in a row. By all measures, the Academy has lower pay gaps than national averages.
In The Room Returns for 2024 – applications open now
Apply for the second year of In The Room now to conduct paid research on music related topic and to increase your leadership and advocacy skills.
