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Three years ago the Musicians’ Union (MU) and Ivors Academy launched a campaign (initially called Composers Against Buyouts) in order to raise awareness about, and to tackle, unfair royalty buyouts in media commissioning contracts. As our work in this space developed, we became increasingly aware of other problems in the commissioning process, including a general […]
The Ivors Academy is pleased to present the third webinar in the series of Every Career Builder Webinars on Thursday 14th of May, at 14:00. Every Career Builder webinars are designed to equip you with the knowledge and insights needed to build a successful career in music. All sessions will be available to members live […]
Composer and ABRSM Deputy Head of Engagement James Welburn chairs a panel discussion on composing music for a range of educational contexts. Featuring composers Florence Anna Maunders and Amit Anand and the National Children’s Orchestras of Great Britain’s Artistic & Educational Director Catherine Arlidge MBE, the panel will look at how ABRSM’s composer mentoring programme, […]
Presented by The Other Songs in partnership with The Ivors Academy, the event will raise money for three music charities: The BRIT School, The Ivors Academy Trust and Nordoff and Robbins. Make a donation. The Other Songs Live celebrates the most distinguished living songwriters, offering unparalleled access to both legendary and emerging talent. Audiences can […]
Join The Ivors Academy’s Monthly Member Forums to learn about how to get the most from your membership and network with The Ivors Academy community. This month we talk everything membership – An overview of all your membership benefits and where to access them.
The Ivors Academy is pleased to present the second webinar in the series of Every Career Builder Webinars on Thursday 11th of April, at 14:00. Every Career Builder webinars are designed to equip you with the knowledge and insights needed to build a successful career in music. All sessions will be available to members live […]
About the Event Join The Ivors Academy for a special evening with Academy Fellow and Ivor Novello Award-winning composer John Rutter CBE. John takes the stage with a special talk, “Confessions of a Composer,” focusing on Rutter’s work and the creative process behind it. John Rutter CBE is one of the most influential choral composers […]
Join the Council Of Music Makers Economics Of Streaming webinar. In this free one hour webinar for music-makers and their managers, the CMM will update you on the ongoing work to fix streaming and explain how you can help. The session will cover: The UK music industry’s new metadata code – and how you can […]
We are calling out to Ivors Academy members to perform on our all female line up in bristol In Honour of international women’s day, The Ivors Academy is teaming up with Sofar Sounds to produce an all female line up in Bristol on 8th March. This opportunity is for members only. If you are interested […]
Join the Meta Music Publishing team to discuss how songwriters can use Facebook and Instagram to build community, establish and grow fanbases, as well as create authentic and engaging content. This session is for all songwriters – whether you’ve been using Facebook and Instagram for a while or you’re completely new to the apps. We’ll […]
To help members carve out some dedicated time to tackle those tasks you’ve been putting off for too long! F or 2 hours, members are able to work as a community. After a brief introduction to the session, attendees write quietly for 25-minute intervals, separated by 5-minute breaks. Initially, all attendees will have their audio […]
In recognition LGBTQI+ history month, The Ivors Academy is delighted to host an online panel of accomplished songwriters of the LGBTQI+ community (to be announced), as they delve into their experiences working in the industry. Connect with the panellists as they answer questions from the audience, providing a space for LGBTQI+ people (and allies) to […]
Please note: Tickets have now sold out. The Ivors return on Thursday 23rd May to celebrate creative excellence by songwriters and screen composers. Ivor Novello Awards will be presented to recognise outstanding contributions to music and to celebrate the creative talents of songwriters and screen composers across works released in the UK in 2023. The […]
Join The Ivors Academy along with friends from the Musicians Union, BBC Rights, BBC Studios Music Publishing and other industry professionals for an evening of networking and chat on all things related to music and screen. This member only has sold out, join the waitlist here. For information on joining The Ivors Academy please follow […]
Martin Sutton of The Songwriting Academy shares practical tips and strategies on networking effectively as a songwriter
A two hour Focused Writing Session held online to help our members dedicate some time to completing their work.
The Ivors Academy is pleased to present the first in a series of Every Career Builder Webinars on Tuesday the 16th of January, at 14:00. Every Career Builder webinars are designed to equip you with the knowledge and insights needed to build a successful career in music. All sessions will be available to members live […]
Self-Releasing as a Artist/Composer 2 part Webinar Thursday 16 November 11:00-12:30 – Session 1 – The practicalities and best practices of Self Releasing Music Friday 17 November 11:00-12:30 – Session 2 – PR, Marketing and Strategy when Self Releasing Music Why Self-Release? Nowadays, in the modern music industry, we find ourselves, in the dominance of […]
Self-Releasing as a Artist/Composer 2 part Webinar Thursday 16 November 11:00-12:30 – Session 1 – The practicalities and best practices of Self Releasing Music Friday 17 November 11:00-12:30 – Session 2 – PR, Marketing and Strategy when Self Releasing Music Why Self-Release? Nowadays, in the modern music industry, we find ourselves, in the dominance of […]
The Council Of Music Makers Christmas Party is an annual gathering for members of the Featured Artists Coalition, The Ivors Academy, Musicians’ Union, Music Managers Forum and Music Producers Guild. Taking place on Wednesday 6th December at 229 London, it’s an opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues from across the music-maker community. We […]
