Category: Opportunity
We’ve announced an exclusive offer for PRS members to join The Ivors Academy for just £9.99 for your first year. This is your opportunity to take your career to the next level, with access to events, resources, opportunities, and advocacy that empower you to succeed in music. You need to be a first-time member of […]
Co-Pilot is an online mentoring network that offers eight hours of support over six months. You’ll also gain access to resources, workshops, and networking opportunities to help you advance your career. The application is simple and takes just 30–60 minutes! You’ll need to provide basic information about your career and write three paragraphs (up to […]
ABRSM’s composer mentoring programme, Writing for Music Education, is a six-month programme for emerging composers based in the UK looking to explore the world of composing for music education. The programme includes opportunities to join ABRSM behind the scenes, to develop skills in writing to a brief and to work alongside some of our partner organisations. […]
In The Room is a leadership development and educational programme for songwriters and composers who want to be an advocate and leader in the industry. WHAT TO EXPECT Over the course of a six-eight months, four songwriters and composers will get the opportunity to work with their peers and members of The Ivors Academy Trust to conduct […]
The Ivors Academy, in partnership with YouTube Music, has announced an exclusive Songwriting Camp, hosted at Qube East, in London. A first of its kind for The Ivors Academy, this special event offers members a unique opportunity for music-making, creative collaboration, and industry networking. In addition to songwriting with fellow Ivors Academy members, the special […]
Inside Track is an artist development programme founded by Ivor Novello Award winner Cassell the Beatmaker. It provides creative and career opportunities to four participants from underrepresented groups and/or creators who are facing significant barriers to accessing the music industry. Barriers may relate to lack of access to education, caring responsibilities or geographical location. WHAT […]
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in leading and growing organisations, as well as a deep understanding of the music industry. They will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Academy’s work, from campaigning and celebrating songwriters and composers to developing and implementing strategic plans. We welcome and strongly […]
The programme helps emerging UK-based composers from diverse backgrounds explore the many opportunities that exist for composers working in educational settings, whether writing for a school orchestra, community choir, graded exam syllabus or online resource. The composers will receive dedicated mentoring from composer and educator Sarah Watts, as well as specialist input as they work […]
Written by James Welburn, Partnerships Manager, ABRSM As a composer myself, and a member of The Ivors Academy, managing the programme is a tremendous privilege and a real highlight of my role as ABRSM’s Partnerships Manager. The programme has been supported by The Ivors Academy since its launch in 2021 and represents just one strand […]
Delivered by In The Making, The Ivors Academy, PPL and The Ivors Academy Trust, Inside Track is a one-year long artist development programme which provides creative and career opportunities to four participants from underrepresented groups and/or creators who are facing significant barriers accessing the music industry. Barriers may relate to lack of access to education, […]
Are you a songwriter or composer who is looking to take a leadership role in the music industry? The Ivors Academy Advocacy Accelerator is an initiative being launched in 2022 to improve diversity of representation in the music industry by giving people from under-represented groups the opportunity to gain experience of being on the Board […]
Focus, grow and thrive in music with the help of a mentor Co-Pilot: the Musicians’ Mentoring Network supports music creators with their development by pairing them with an experienced industry mentor. Navigating the music business, as well as the creative, logistical, financial, and emotional pressures that come with being a music creator, can make sustaining […]
Are you a songwriter or composer, aged 18 – 24 and based in the UK? Are you passionate about positively changing the music industry for other young creators? Would you like to be a music industry leader in the future? What is In the Room? In the Room is a leadership development programme for 18 […]
Focus, grow and thrive in music with the help of a mentor Co-Pilot: the Musicians’ Mentoring Network supports music creators with their development by pairing them with an experienced industry mentor. Navigating the music business, as well as the creative, logistical, financial, and emotional pressures that come with being a music creator, can make sustaining […]
If versatility is the key to modern musical success, then Rachel Chinouriri is already well on her way. Nominated for the Rising Star Award with Apple Music 2021, the singer-songwriter hails from Croydon, is of Zimbabwean heritage and has already seen her emotionally complex anthems find favour with everyone from Michaela Cole to Coldplay’s Chris […]
They will have a year-long unique experience working alongside Ivor Novello Award winning producer, songwriter and drummer Cassell The Beatmaker. Inside Track is delivered by Cassell’s community interest company In The Making, in partnership with PPL, The Ivors Academy and The Ivors Academy Trust. In the Making advances the progression of aspiring musicians and recording […]
MELISSA JAMES: “Best current British blues singer I know.” – The words of BBC Radio presenter Tom Robinson who has long given a nod of approval to the work of this singersongwriter. Born and raised in north west London to West Indian parents, Melissa James is, however, much more than a blues singer. She is […]
To celebrate the launch of Co-Pilot, a new mentoring programme brought to you by The Ivors Academy and Help Musicians, we’d like to introduce you to some of last year’s mentees. Mentee applications for this year’s programme are now open for songwriter and composer members of The Ivors Academy, apply by 15th October at 5pm. […]
Inside Track provides an opportunity for four participants, over the course of 12 months, to work with Cassell the Beatmaker, the In The Making team, PPL and The Ivors Academy to: Write and produce two tracks with Cassell the Beatmaker Participate in training workshops and mentoring Receive a promotional opportunity to elevate profile and showcase […]
THE ROLE On 5th February 2021 we re-launched our charity under its new name, The Ivors Academy Trust. Simultaneously, our boards have approved a One Academy business plan that lays the groundwork for this short-term assignment. During the past few months an external consultant has been helping the team and trustees develop an initial fundraising […]
