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Nominations announced for The Ivors with Amazon Music 2025

The nominations for The Ivors 2025 have been announced, recognising and celebrating exceptional achievements in songwriting and screen composing across eight categories.

In conversation: Dru Masters, Chair of The Ivors Academy Media Council

This interview is part of our new series of conversations with The Ivors Academy’s Council Chairs – part of a refreshed focus on sharing stories, experiences and ideas directly with our members. The series gives you a closer look at the people representing your interests and shaping our work across the music industry.

In conversation: Emily Howard, Chair of The Ivors Academy Classical Council

As part of our renewed commitment to championing and communicating with our members, we’re launching a series of interviews with the people shaping The Ivors Academy. These conversations spotlight the creative journeys, inspirations and priorities of our Council Chairs – offering a closer look at the voices leading our work across genres.

Keep up the pressure: call on Cardiff University to rethink plans to close its School of Music

In January, Cardiff University announced proposals to close its School of Music, triggering widespread concern across the music and education sectors. In response, The Ivors Academy wrote to the President and Vice-Chancellor of the university to express our deep concern, urging them to reconsider.

The Ivors Academy launches its second annual Songwriting Camp with YouTube Music at Qube Studios

The camp offers members a unique opportunity to work with songwriters, producers and artists, while learning from some of the industry’s most accomplished talents including Carla Marie Williams MBE.

Paul Mortimer promoted to Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager

The Ivors Academy demands Suno scraps ReMi AI lyrics tool accused of stealing songwriters’ work

We are calling on Suno AI to immediately remove its latest AI lyrics generator, ReMi, from the market after reporting found that it can “regurgitate lyrics” from existing copyright-protected works using only simple prompts.

Top global industry leaders and sponsors announced for The Ivors Academy Summit supported by ICE and PRS for Music

The Ivors Academy has announced a line-up of international music industry leaders and innovators confirmed to speak at The Ivors Academy Summit supported by ICE and PRS for Music on 20 May at BFI IMAX in London.

Help shape our response to the government’s review of Arts Council England

Share your experiences by completing a short survey by 11 April.