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Ahead of Ivors Week, we had a chat with Andy Dean, CEO at TagMix - one of the sponsors at our Behind The Songs: Youth Council Showcase event at Amazing Grace.
For our March Member Spotlight, meet Alfie Neale. A 23-year-old singer, songwriter and producer, originally from Dorset and now based in Brighton, England. Alfie is also a participant in the Inside Track Development Programme. Join us as we discuss Alfie's influences and experiences as well as how he writes his songs and how he's found being a part of Inside Track has affected his career.
For our December Member Spotlight, meet Hope Winter. A 22-year-old Singer Songwriter from South London. A champion for getting young people into music. A voice you’ll never forget. Her latest single 'The One' is a step away from her past of traditional ballad-maker, and into a new sonic soundscape which highlights her growth as a songwriter and musician.
For our August edition of the member spotlight, we speak to Xia Leon Sloane – a young yet already accomplished composer, about the premier performance of their composition ‘In pearls of æther’ at the Cheltenham music festival.
In our new member spotlight series, we speak to songwriter and Academy member 'IMOGEN' about her latest single release and influences.
A new six episode video series has been launched to celebrate the works of jazz composers in the UK.
We speak to the multi-Ivor Novello Award winning composer about his shift in music writing from screen to symphony.