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The Other Songs Live announces line-up with Bernie Taupin, Tom Odell, Celeste and more
An all-star line-up of songwriters and artists has been announced to perform at The Other Songs Live. In partnership with The Ivors Academy, one of the world’s biggest celebrations of songwriting will take place ahead of The Ivors with Amazon Music at the London Palladium on Monday 20 May, raising money for music charities.
New YourSafetyYourSay survey on bullying and harassment in the music industry
Black Lives In Music has launched the survey with support from The Ivors Academy, Pirate Studios, VV Brown, Nova Twins, Kamille and more.
Senior MPs call for songwriters to be fairly remunerated in new report
A group of cross-party MPs have called for Government to bring forward measures to improve publishing rights to fairly remunerate songwriters for their work.
The Ivors Classical Awards Judges 2023
At the heart of an Ivor Novello Award is peer recognition. As a community of composers and songwriters we value the art and craft of creating music like no-one else. Our community judge our awards, making their decision based on excellence alone. We believe there is nothing more meaningful, more heartfelt, than appreciation from your peers. The Ivors Academy would like to thank all who voluntarily gave of their time to sit on the 2023 award panels.
Winners of The Ivors Classical Awards 2023 announced
Eleven composers have been honoured with Ivor Novello Awards at The Ivors Classical Awards, celebrating the best new classical music and sound art.
Tickets released for Ivors Classical Week
Members of The Ivors Academy have exclusive access to networking and webinars during the week-long celebration of composing.
Nominees announced for The Ivors Classical Awards 2023
Over 30 composers have been nominated for the awards, which celebrate creative excellence in composition for contemporary classical music and sound art.
Member Spotlight October 2023: Nandi
"Not everyone gets to do music, so it just really made me be open minded about the journey and understanding that it’s the process that’s the prize - The fact we get to write, the fact that we get to go and rehearse and just jam. That is the prize"… For the return of the Member Spotlight, we speak to Nandi about the creative process, collaboration, her experience at The Ivors and the Inside Track programme.
The Ivors with Amazon Music 2024 dates announced
The greatest celebration of songwriters returns for its 69th year on Thursday 23rd May at Grosvenor House London. Entries open on Monday 4th December 2023.
John Rutter CBE to become a Fellow of The Ivors Academy, recognising his impact on contemporary choral repertoire
He joins a prestigious list of 24 Fellows, including John Adams, Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Judith Weir CBE and Sting.
Under 25 membership becomes Early Career
The change means that more music creators at the start of their careers can benefit from membership at a discounted rate.
