Protect

Campaigning and support to protect the rights and earnings of songwriters and composers.

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Empower

Empowering careers with the right connections, knowledge and support.

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Knowledge Toolkit Free, practical resources on the business of making music

Celebrate

The most prestigious celebrations of songwriters, composers and their champions.

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What happens to unclaimed royalties?

The Ivors Academy is responsible for making all reasonable efforts to contact rightsholders who are due Copydan royalty payments. We report the details of these efforts to Copydan.

If, after three years of trying, we are unable to reach a rightsholder, the funds owed to them are classified as non-distributable revenue.

In line with our agreement with Copydan, these non-distributable royalties may be used to support activities that serve the general best interests of UK songwriters and composers.

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Membership

We champion songwriters and composers by protecting your rights, empowering your career and celebrating your achievements.