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The Ivors Composer Awards Winners Announced
Celebrating the art of composition, presenting Ivor Novello Awards to composers in recognition of the best new works across contemporary classical, jazz and sound art.
ECCO Call for Works – Fractales Ensemble, Brussels 2020
The new call for works for the European Contemporary Composers Orchestra (ECCO) concert in Brussels 2020 is now open.
Our collaboration with Apple Music
Together with Apple Music, we will bring wider exposure and development opportunities for our members - all with the goal of strengthening our community of music creators
“Songwriters need a raise!” Nile Rodgers speaks about the sustainability of the songwriting industry
On Thursday 8 August Ivor Novello Award-winning Nile Rodgers and legendary manager Merck Mercuriadis shared insights into the craft and business of songwriting, at an event held by Songwriting Studies at The Ivors Academy.
Composers pay tribute to Barrington Pheloung
We hear from members of the music creator community on the life and work of the Ivor Novello Award nominated composer, who has passed away at the age of 65.
Support for those impacted by the PledgeMusic collapse
We’ve united with music trade organisations and charities to support those affected by the closure of PledgeMusic.
The Ivors Academy welcomes Nicky Morgan as Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
We respond to this week's changes in government, welcoming the new PM and Nicky Morgan as we continue to promote our policy agenda
Tributes paid to Doug Flett
Songwriter Doug Flett, best known for writing hits for artists including Elvis Presley, Ray Charles and Cliff Richard, has died at the age of 83.
Participate in The Ivors Academy and The MU’s Commissioning Practices Survey
The Ivors Academy and the Musicians' Union are conducting a survey to gather information about current practices for commissioning composers and attendant levels of remuneration.
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