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Ivor Novello was a composer, playwright, and actor whose extraordinary contributions to music and theatre continue to inspire generations. Today, as we celebrate his birthday, we reflect on the remarkable life and legacy of the man whose name The Ivors Awards proudly bear.
Entries have opened for The Ivors with Amazon Music 2025, one of the most important moments in music, celebrating the craft of songwriters and screen composers.
Gavin Bryars was presented a Gift of the Academy award for Innovation in Association with the Musicians' Union, celebrating his visionary approach to composition and the impact his music has had on fellow composers.
Eleven composers have been honoured with Ivor Novello Awards at The Ivors Classical Awards.
Roxanna Panufnik receives her first Ivor Novello Award in recognition of her consistently exceptional body of work.
Ahead of Errollyn Wallen's Academy Fellowship induction at The Ivors Classical Awards, Tim Rutherford-Johnson discovers the inspiring journey of the pioneering composer.
Errollyn joins a roll call of extraordinary composers and songwriters including John Adams, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Judith Weir, John Rutter, Bruce Springsteen, Joan Armatrading and Julian Joseph.
36 composers have been nominated for Ivor Novello Awards across eight categories celebrating classical music and sound art. The winners will be revealed at The Ivors Classical Awards on 12 November at BFI Southbank in London.
Mike Wilson has been over-seeing the creation of The Ivors’ distinctive statuettes for 50 years this year. Here, he talks us through the history of this remarkable manufacturing process.