Month: October 2019
We are pleased to invite Academy and Standard members to submit works to be considered for The European Composer and Songwriter Alliance (ECSA)’s thirteenth European ECCO Concert. The concert, which will be performed by the Fractales ensemble, is taking place during the ECSA General Assembly at Flagey in Brussels on 4 February 2020. ECCO is […]
The prestigious awards, now in their 17th year, honour the best new works by UK contemporary composers in classical, jazz and sound art. Celebrating the art of composition and showcasing the creative talent of contemporary composers and sound artists, the winners in each category will be announced at a ceremony at the British Museum in […]
We are delighted to announce that The Ivors Academy has teamed with Apple Music to bring greater awareness, within and outside the UK, of our organisation, its activities and its incredibly talented members. For the next three years, The Ivors Academy together with Apple Music, will bring wider exposure and development opportunities for our members […]
The survey, aimed specifically at composers who write for screen, was launched as a result of hearing directly from music creators regarding their experiences during the commissioning processes, such as working for free and requests for giving up rights. This week, The Ivors Academy hosted a meeting led by our Media Committee to discuss the […]
Our annual lunch returned to the iconic Savoy hotel in London this month to honour and give thanks to ten individuals who have worked tirelessly to support the professional lives of songwriters and composers in the UK. This year we were delighted to welcome a brand new host to the show, legendary broadcaster Edith Bowman. […]
Since 2003 we have been awarding the creative talent of many of the UK’s finest composers and sound artists. Our awards, which for the last 16 years were known as the British Composer Awards, are presented to showcase and celebrate the vibrant community of contemporary classical music creators. For the first time in the event’s […]
