Amazon Music will be returning to broadcast live behind the scenes from The Ivors 2026, with the Twitch stream hosted by Zach Sang, Talia Mar and Daniel Wall. The behind-the-scenes livestream broadcast from the 71st Ivor Novello Awards ceremony at Grosvenor House in London will be available to watch on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch and the Amazon Music app from 4pm BST on Thursday 21 May.
The Twitch stream will feature red carpet interviews with this year’s nominees and awardees, hosted by TikTok creator Daniel Wall, bringing live highlights to viewers on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch and the Amazon Music app. The broadcast will also include backstage reactions from winners with broadcaster and podcaster Zach Sang and Twitch streamer and singer-songwriter Talia Mar. Exclusive performances will come from British rapper, singer, and entrepreneur, Tinie Tempah, presenter Talia Mar and nominees including Rising Star Award contenders Skye Newman, Chloe Qisha and Divorce, with more to be announced.
Tom Winkler, Head of Publisher, Songwriter, and Society Relations at Amazon Music said: “As the biggest celebration of songwriting on the planet, The Ivors honours the songwriters behind the music that shapes culture and moves millions. We are proud to champion songwriters by placing their craft at the centre of global audio and visual experiences, amplifying their voices, and advocating for the recognition they deserve. The livestream celebrates both the icons who have defined generations and the emerging talent shaping the future of music, and we are honoured to support them on that journey.”
Roberto Neri, CEO of The Ivors Academy said: “The Ivors is the most prestigious celebration of songwriting and composing, recognising the highest levels of craft and creativity. Through Amazon Music’s livestream, audiences can go behind the scenes of one of the most iconic events in music, from red carpet conversations to backstage reactions and live performances. In partnership, we’re delighted to bring our milestone celebration of songwriters and composers to a global audience.”
This latest announcement follows the news that Linda Perry will be honoured with the Special International Award, alongside the recent confirmation that ROSALÍA is set to receive this year’s prestigious International Songwriter of the Year Award.
Linda Perry is also featured in brand-new Amazon Music content series Anatomy of an Earworm, spotlighting the full circle journey of “Beautiful.” The six minute episode centres on Perry’s experience writing the song, how it came from a deeply personal place, and what it was like to hand it off and hear Christina Aguilera bring it to life. She reflects on the surreal feeling of watching her story resonate through someone else’s voice, and ultimately, on reclaiming the song years later by recording her own version for a new album, closing the loop on one of her most iconic songs. Watch on YouTube and stream Linda’s Written By playlist on Amazon Music.
