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20th May 2025 BFI IMAX Waterloo, London The Ivors Academy has launched a new flagship Summit to equip songwriters and composers with practical knowledge, tools and connections to build and sustain successful careers. Taking place on Tuesday 20th May at BFI IMAX Waterloo during Ivors Week and just ahead of The Ivors on 22nd May, […]

This is a webinar from the Council Of Music Makers for members of the Featured Artists Coalition, The Ivors Academy, the Musicians’ Union, the Music Producers Guild and the Music Managers Forum on the economics of music streaming. In the last two years, the UK music industry has agreed codes on metadata and transparency with […]

Looking for funding to support your music projects? Whether you’re a songwriter, composer, artist, or promoter, PRS Foundation offers incredible opportunities to help take your career to the next level. Join Hannah Bashir-Eviston from PRS Foundation, the UK’s leading charitable funder of new music and talent development, to learn all about the grants and funding available to support […]

Winter can be a tough season for creativity—shorter days, longer nights, and the challenges of working alone can take a toll on your wellbeing. But you’re not alone! Join The Ivors Academy for an inspiring session designed to help solo songwriters and composers stay motivated, connected, and creatively energised through the winter months. We’ll explore […]

What to expect: Creative Process and Workflow: Find out how to make your creative process and workflow easier and more enjoyable so you can focus on making great music together. Building and Keeping Great Relationships: Pick up easy-to-follow advice on building strong connections and keeping things smooth with your co-writers and industry contacts. Making Money […]

As AI policy develops, protecting copyright and creators’ rights will be essential to secure the future of music and ensure that songwriters and composers are fairly paid for their rights. Read more. The Ivors Academy will provide further information and advice to members in early 2025. The Forums are your opportunity to stay informed, share […]

As AI policy develops, protecting copyright and creators’ rights will be essential to secure the future of music and ensure that songwriters and composers are fairly paid for their rights. Read more. The Ivors Academy will provide further information and advice to members in early 2025. The Forums are your opportunity to stay informed, share […]

In the first event of its kind in six years, the Ivors Academy Honours uphold the legacy of the Gold Badge Awards, which ran from 1974 to 2019. From Bob Geldof to Peter Gabriel the Gold Badge Awards celebrated those who advocated for a thriving community of songwriters and composers. Roberto Neri, CEO of The Ivors Academy, said, “Songwriters and […]

The Ivors returns for its 70th year on Thursday 22nd May to celebrate the craft and outstanding achievements of songwriters and screen composers. Guests will enjoy a drinks reception, a three-course lunch, and an exclusive awards ceremony, where Ivor Novello Awards will be presented to those making an extraordinary impact on music. Tickets are now […]

The Council Of Music Makers are hosting a Christmas Party for members of the Ivors Academy, Featured Artists Coalition, Music Managers Forum, Music Producers Guild and Musicians’ Union on Wednesday 4th December from 6-9pm. There will be a free drink for the first 300 people through the door, so get there early! With thanks to […]

Join us at the Royal Albert Hall to network and gain insights into entrepreneurship for classical composers. Connect with fellow composers and learn from a two-part panel discussion on building a future in classical composition. Gain practical tips and hear real-life experiences from experts in the field. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to […]

Join The Ivors Academy and Meta’s Music Publishing team at Meta’s Office in London for an exclusive deep dive into Instagram for songwriters and composers. This early evening event offers two inspiring panels featuring special guest writers, where you’ll connect with the Ivors Academy and Meta teams, hear success stories from seasoned creatives, and get […]

Co-Pilot Mentoring Programme: Information Session Are you considering applying for the Co-Pilot: Musicians Mentoring Network? Do you want to gain a better understanding of what the programme entails, how it can benefit you, and how to craft a winning application? Look no further! Join us for an informative and interactive online session on Friday, 1st November 2024, at 14:30 […]

Please join The Ivors Academy along with the BBC Rights, BBC Studios Music Publishing team and other industry professionals for an evening of networking on all things related to composing and screen. This will directly follow on from the PRS Members Day Bristol and is in a venue close by. We hope to see you […]

Join us at PRS Members’ Day Bristol where we’ll be hosting a special panel on Composing for Natural History, in partnership with BBC Studios. Moderated by Ivors Academy and PRS composer, Claire Batchelor, the panel will feature leading composers from natural history projects Anne Nikitin & Sheridan Tongue as well as the BBC music commissioning […]

Join the Ivors Academy and fellow songwriters and composers to understand what the music industry’s new ‘Transparency Code’ means for you and how you can use the code to get clear and accurate royalty statements from your publisher through a new template produced for Ivors Academy members. The ‘UK Voluntary Code of Good Practice on […]

Ivors Academy Member Mixer & Panel at Ireland Music Week Join us for a special Ivors Academy Member Mixer during Ireland Music Week at Harty’s Bar, Dublin. No delegate pass is needed for this casual networking event, where you can connect with fellow members of the songwriting and composing community. We hope to see you […]

Discover success as a songwriter in 2024 with an event designed for early-career songwriters looking to take the first steps in their career

Join The Ivors Academy to find out more about collective licensing for songwriters & composers, who are the Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) in the UK, and which areas of music-use do they license. Join Charlie Phillips, a music industry lawyer who will lead the session and cover those pressing collective licensing questions. Charlie is also […]

Join us in-person or online at PRS for Music London for an introduction to Soundmouse, an opportunity to find out more about Soundmouse’s music reporting services to PROs such as PRS, and how they help to ensure all rights holders are paid correctly. If you are a composer whose music is used in TV, radio, […]