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Brian Eno and Professor Brian Cox to give David Ferguson lecture on music and the climate emergency during first Ivors Week

With climate scientist Dr Tamsin Edwards and moderator, Emmy-nominated composer, artist, and music producer Hannah Peel the lecture will explore how the music industry can reduce its emissions and promote a progressive climate agenda through EarthPercent.

Membership changes to welcome more music creators

We've made some changes to our membership eligibility criteria so that more people can be part of The Ivors Academy.

Member Spotlight: Xia Leon Sloane

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.

Members’ Senate will be created following vote at AGM

Member Spotlight: IMOGEN

In our new member spotlight series, we speak to songwriter and Academy member 'IMOGEN' about her latest single release and influences.

For the first time Academy members will vote to choose Songwriter of The Year at The Ivors with Apple Music

On 11th August Academy-tier members of The Ivors Academy will be able to vote and decide from a shortlist of five nominees who picks up the Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of the Year at this year’s The Ivors with Apple Music.

The Ivors Academy x #PrideMonth2021

As we reach the end of a month of celebrations for Pride Month, our LGBTQI+ Working Group Chair, Will Davenport, shares his thoughts.

A tribute to Marcel Stellman (1925-2021)

Friend and former Decca Records colleague David Stark shares personal memories of working with the prolific songwriter.

Remembering Barry Mason 1935 – 2021

Guy Fletcher reflects on the life and work of the legendary songwriter.