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Winners of The Ivors 2022 announced
The Ivors Academy has announced this year's winners, celebrating the very best in songwriting and composing for screen.
Further education programme TheWRD to kickstart young creative careers in music
Pre-degree diploma in Creative Entrepreneurship launched by The Ivors Academy.
Ray BLK, Jack Garratt, Fiona Bevan and Sam Ryder lead events at Ivors Week to support up-and-coming music makers
Ivors Week supports The Ivors Academy Trust and is the UK’s week-long celebration of songwriters.
Call out for mentors to join Co-Pilot: the Musicians’ Mentoring Network
Join Co-Pilot: the Musicians' Mentoring Programme delivered by Help Musicians in partnership with The Ivors Academy
A tribute to Mira Calix
Stephen McNeff and Gary Carpenter, former Directors of The Ivors Academy, share personal memories of working with the pioneering composer.
How can composers oppose buyouts? Our campaign one year on
One year on from launching our #ComposersAgainstBuyouts campaign, we take a look at what’s needed to tackle the problems surrounding buyouts.
Member Spotlight: Alfie Neale
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.
Demands by Moonbug Entertainment that composers hand over performing rights royalties condemned by The Ivors Academy and MU
The Ivors Academy and Musicians’ Union - who represent tens of thousands of musicians, songwriters and composers in the UK – have condemned the use of a ‘letter of direction’ by Moonbug Entertainment to force composers to assign the company all revenues from performing rights royalties when signing a contract with them.
Listen to She Scores on Scala Radio in association with The Ivors Academy
To mark International Women’s Day we’ve teamed with Scala Radio on a new 4-part series celebrating inspiring women in composition.
Remembering Gary Brooker MBE 1945 – 2022
Procol Harum organist and friend Josh Phillips reflects on the life and legacy of Gary Brooker.
Members Spotlight – LGBTQI+ Working Group
In recognition of LGBTQI+ History Month we spotlight a few members of our LGBTQI+ Working Group and learn about their tips and experiences in songwriting and composition.
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