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Sofar Sounds curate intimate performances in unique locations, transforming everyday spaces — from living rooms and rooftops to boutiques and museums — into captivating venues for secret, live shows. We’ve been lucky enough to showcase our talented members at three very successful shows already this year, in Edinburgh, Bristol and London. This time we’re excited […]
The Songwriters’ Forum is a new event inviting Ivors Academy songwriters to come together in a warm and welcoming environment to discuss the unique challenges of their profession. Guest panelists will share insights and tips on navigating the highs and lows of the industry, exploring topics such as mental health and wellbeing, financial stability and […]
Are you considering applying for the Co-Pilot Mentoring Programme? 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 19 July, 2024, at 14:30 GMT that will provide a comprehensive […]
The Ivors Academy are hosting a free music royalties webinar specifically for Songwriters and Composers. This webinar is an introduction to royalties, the payments made to you as a songwriter or composer when your music or lyrics are used in various ways. The term ‘royalties’ is used to describe payments made by users of music […]
Discover the incredible sounds of Saasil, Isaac Stunna, Jmarni, Aisha Kigs and special guests as they take the stage with a live band. They’ve all been on Inside Track, a year-long artist development programme founded by Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriter and producer Cassell the Beatmaker. Run by In The Making (ITM), Inside Track provides creative […]
In-person tickets are now SOLD OUT, tickets are still available to join us virtually via zoom. Please click on Virtual (Zoom) ticket on check out. The Ivors Academy AGM 2024 will take place in person at 16:00 on Monday 22nd July at the Courthouse Hotel, London, and virtually via Zoom. It will include an introduction […]
The Ivors Academy are hosting a member only contract fundamentals webinar specifically for Songwriters and Composers. This webinar will cover an introduction to contracts, such as commissioning or publishing agreements, and the fundamentals you need to know as a Songwriter or Composer. A contract is a legally binding agreement between at least two entities. Agreements […]
15% MEMBER DISCOUNT FOR OUR SOFAR SOUNDS MEMBER SHOWCASE CANARY WHARF, 3RD JULY 2024 The Ivors Academy has teamed up with Sofar Sounds to produce our third Member Showcase of the year. Members receive a 15% discount with the code IVORS-77C76. As with all Sofar Sounds events, the exact venue location as well as the […]
Our team is thrilled to be in Brighton this week, participating in multiple events and connecting with fellow songwriters and composers. Here’s what we have in store: Council of Music Makers: A Day of Talks, Discussions, Case Studies, and Insights Don’t miss this full-day event at the Leonardo Hotel on Thursday, May 16th. Our CEO, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Free data essentials webinar for Ivors Academy members, 14.00 Tuesday 14th May The Ivors Academy is hosting a free data essentials webinar specifically for songwriters and composers. This interactive session will explain how music data works and the steps to manage your metadata effectively to make sure you receive proper payment and credit when your […]
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 […]
