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Member Spotlight: IMOGEN
In our new member spotlight series, we speak to songwriter and Academy member 'IMOGEN' about her latest single release and influences.
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.
Windrush Day 2021 at The Ivors Academy – Heritage and Legacy
We celebrate Windrush Day with a homage to a generation of West Indian immigrants, whose arrival in 1948 enriched the British way of life and whose creative legacy can be heard throughout contemporary UK music culture.
What does it take to create meaningful, positive change?
One year on from the music industry pausing to reflect on the murder of George Floyd, CEO Graham Davies and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Manager Wesley John examine the impact on The Academy.
Entries open for The Ivors Composer Awards to celebrate contemporary classical, jazz and sound arts
New for 2021 – in response to the pandemic, entries for the Awards can have been premiered in the UK through live streamed concerts and commercial recordings as well as concerts and broadcast performances.
Songwriters behind hits for Dua Lipa, Sam Smith and Shakira join campaign for fair pay
Over 2,000 writers including Autumn Rowe, Jimmy Napes and Steve Mac sign open letter.
British music legends call on the PM to put the value of music back “in the hands of music makers”
Extraordinary roll call of music’s great and good call on the Prime Minister to reform music industry by fixing streaming.
Become a Music for Dementia champion
Speak through your music to make a difference to the lives of people with dementia.
A tribute to Jane Manning OBE (1938-2021)
Composer and The Ivors Academy's Classical Committee member Nicola LeFanu reflects on the life and legacy of Jane Manning, who received an Academy Gold Badge Award in 2013.
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