Author: Mark Taylor
Michelle Escoffery has been confirmed as the next Chair of The Ivors Academy Trust, an independent charity that helps songwriters and composers overcome barriers – particularly those that are less advantaged – after being voted in by her fellow Trustees. The Ivors Academy Trust is in a phase of growth and development, with ambitious plans […]
Meet Morgan, global Head of Music Publishing Partnerships and Strategy at Meta. How did you end up working in music? The short answer is ‘luck’! The longer answer is that I’ve had a reasonably varied professional career that started with stints as both a lawyer and a strategy consultant, before moving into the music industry […]
Errollyn Wallen will receive Academy Fellowship, the highest honour we bestow, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to contemporary classical music with a catalogue of 22 operas and a range of orchestral, chamber and vocal compositions. She will be inducted into Fellowship at The Ivors Classical Awards on 12th November at BFI Southbank in London. Book […]
The Ivors Academy has announced the 36 composers who have been nominated for an Ivor Novello Award at The Ivors Classical Awards 2024, celebrating the best new classical music and sound art. Presented by The Ivors Academy, the ceremony will take place on Tuesday 12 November at BFI Southbank in London, where 11 Ivor Novello […]
The Ivors Academy is delighted to announce that Dorico, the leading music notation and composition software developed by Steinberg, will sponsor the prestigious Best Orchestral Composition award at The Ivors Classical Awards 2024. This partnership highlights Dorico’s commitment to supporting composers and celebrating exceptional talent in contemporary classical music. At the awards ceremony on Tuesday […]
As part of The Ivors Academy’s ongoing commitment to fostering leadership, diversity and empowerment in the music industry, we are pleased to announce several key promotions. This news coincides with the upcoming induction of our Director of Awards, Fran Matthews, into the Women in Music Roll of Honour on Friday 11th October. These promotions reflect […]
In addition to the scholarship, The Ivors Academy’s Membership Manager Tareic Alphonse will receive a ‘London Living Wage Stipend’ funded by Universal Music UK, Universal Publishing UK, Sony Music UK, and Sony Music Publishing UK. This stipend will help cover the increased cost of living and studying in London. Tareic Alphonse said “Receiving the Richard […]
The Ivors Academy has announced that The Ivors with Amazon Music will take place on Thursday 22nd May 2025, at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London. Entries for the Ivor Novello Awards will open on 2nd December 2024 and close on 17th January 2025. Following judging by renowned songwriters and composers from The Ivors Academy, the […]
This prestigious event celebrates the finest achievements in contemporary classical composing and sound arts, providing an evening to celebrate, and be inspired by, our leading composing talents After last year’s sold-out event with over 400 guests, we’re excited to welcome back composers, sound artists and arts professionals for another unforgettable evening. This year’s ceremony will […]
The UK music industry is set to become more transparent with the implementation of the UK Voluntary Code of Good Practice on Transparency in Music Streaming. This new code, which took effect on 31st July 2024, includes steps to establish fairer and clearer terms for songwriters and composers. Tom Gray, Chair of The Ivors Academy, […]
This groundbreaking programme supports Black music creators and industry professionals, aiming to address anti-Black racism and racial disparities in the music industry. The Ivors Academy is proud to support POWER UP by providing songwriters and composers on the programme with all the benefits of Ivors Academy membership for a year: Mentoring Networking opportunities Free and […]
Ask anyone who’s ever won an Ivor Novello what makes the award so meaningful, and chances are they’ll talk about how special it is to be recognised by a jury of their peers. But how much do people actually know about a process that has honoured the greatest songwriters and composers of the last 69 […]
KT Tunstall is set to receive an Ivor Novello Award in the Outstanding Song Collection with PRS for Music category, recognising the Scottish musician’s creative trail across a 20-year career, marked by her exceptional ability as a songwriter. KT Tunstall will receive the award at The Ivors with Amazon Music which takes place at Grosvenor […]
We have announced the nominations for The Ivors 2024 with Amazon Music, recognising and celebrating outstanding songwriters and composers across eight categories – including Best Album, Best Contemporary Song, Best Original Film Score, PRS for Music Most Performed Work and the Rising Star Award with Amazon Music. The winners will be revealed at the awards […]
Black Lives In Music (BLiM), the organisation set up to address racial inequality in the music industry and create opportunities for Black, Asian and ethnically diverse musicians and professionals, have launched their #YourSafetyYourSay survey on bullying and harassment in the music industry. After becoming aware of shocking abuse, BLiM will use the anonymous survey to collect […]
Tom Gray, Chair of The Ivors Academy said, “Elena is one of the most accomplished and respected music executives in the UK. Throughout her career Elena has consistently championed the value of songwriters and music publishing. Notably, she has been at the forefront of global music licensing as technology transformed the industry. For her contributions […]
The Other Songs Live celebrates the most distinguished songwriters, offering audiences an intimate, ‘backstage’ experience – the event is a combination of performances, interviews, and storytelling throughout the evening. Bernie Taupin, one of the all-time greatest lyricists and winner of eight Ivor Novello Awards, will take the stage shedding light on one of the most […]
The Ivors Academy today announced Sir James MacMillan as the recipient of Academy Fellowship, which is the highest honour bestowed by the Academy. The Fellowship will be awarded at the Barbican on 15th March, where Sir James will be conducting the UK premiere of his work Fiat Lux with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony […]
Presented by The Other Songs in partnership with The Ivors Academy, the event will raise funds for three music charities: The BRIT School, The Ivors Academy Trust and Nordoff and Robbins. The Other Songs Live is an event that celebrates the most distinguished living songwriters, offering unparalleled access to both legendary and emerging talent. Audiences […]
Roberto has over 20 years’ experience working in senior roles across the music industry. Most recently CEO of the publishing arm of Believe, which represents over 400,000 songwriters and composers globally, Roberto’s previous roles include Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer at Utopia Music Services, Executive Vice President and Head of Business Development at Downtown […]
