Month: March 2025
Arts Council England (ACE) is one of England’s most significant public funders of new music. A 2022 survey of Ivors Classical Awards winners and nominees found that 82% had received support from ACE, highlighting its critical role in the careers of composers and music creators. The government is currently conducting a wide-ranging review of ACE. […]
The Ivors Academy has today announced U2 as the latest songwriters to become Academy Fellows, the highest honour the organisation bestows. With this, Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. become the first-ever Irish songwriters that the Academy has inducted into Fellowship during its 81-year history. Formed in Dublin in 1978, U2 is […]
As head of the NMPA since 2005, David plays an important role advocating for US music publishers, leading negotiations with streaming services and shaping landmark industry legislation including the Music Modernization Act (MMA). The Summit, taking place just two days before The Ivors on 22 May, is a new one-day event bringing together global industry […]
Ivors Academy Honours celebrate exceptional individuals who create positive change and champion songwriters and composers. By awarding Honours, the Ivors Academy pays tribute to the innovators and the leaders who advocate for a thriving songwriter and composer community. Nominations We are inviting nominations to recognise exceptional individuals at the Ivors Academy Honours on Thursday 2nd […]
Co-Pilot connects emerging music creators with experienced mentors, offering eight hours of one-to-one mentoring over six months. Participants also gain access to valuable resources, engaging workshops, and networking opportunities—all within a flexible online network accessible from anywhere in the UK. Who is eligible to apply? To apply for Co-Pilot: the Musicians’ Mentoring Network, you must: […]
