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The Ivors Academy calls on digital platforms and collecting societies to divert £100m+ of black box streaming royalties into a new hardship fund
Graham Davies, CEO of The Ivors Academy, says the music industry must do much more to provide support to the thousands of musicians facing a funding crisis.
New appointments made at The Ivors Academy to strengthen the voice of jazz composers across the UK
A number of new events, opportunities and appointments have been announced by The Ivors Academy to promote jazz composition nationwide.
Christopher Gunning Interview: “Never lose sight of the dream that made you want to be involved in music”
We speak to the multi-Ivor Novello Award winning composer about his shift in music writing from screen to symphony.
New Music Forum: Jazz Ensemble Call for Scores 2020
Calling all jazz composers! We are pleased to be running a public Call for Scores, forming part of two days of celebrations at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama this summer.
The Ivors Academy appoints Mark Taylor as Director of Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs
Mark Taylor will join in March at a pivotal time in the Academy's transformation.
The Ivors Academy welcomes the decision by Discovery Networks to reverse their buyout policy
We respond to Discovery Networks recent decision to remain operating under the traditional PRO model #nomusicbuyouts
Members of the music creator community recognised in New Year Honours list
A number of songwriters and composers are to be awarded as part of the New Year Honours list 2020, recognising the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK.
The Ivors Academy 2019 round-up
As we near Christmas, CEO Graham Davies reflects on a fantastic year at The Ivors Academy making progress on all of our objectives.
The Ivors Academy calls for solidarity against buyouts
Graham Davies, CEO raises the alarm on the worsening outlook for composers being commissioned for screen.
The Ivors 2020 Call for Entries Open
Songwriters and screen composers are invited to submit eligible works across song, album, film, television and video game categories.
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