Category: Opportunity
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 […]
Bespoke advice from leading industry professionals – Create a funding application to give you the best chance of success! Access to funding is key in contemporary music. Most of those who want to enter the profession will need support in some way to create a successful career. Even those who have a successful career still […]
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 […]
THE ROLE The Awards Administrator supports the delivery of The Ivors Academy’s presentations of Ivor Novello Awards. Ivor Novello Awards are currently presented annually at The Ivors (in September to mainly recognise songwriters and screen composers) and at The Ivors Composer Awards (in December to recognise classical and jazz composers, and sound artists) with additional, occasional, presentations of an Academy Fellowship. Reporting to the Awards […]
The Ivors Academy has today announced a weeks’ worth of planned activities to celebrate songwriting and composing for screen, taking place during the week of The Ivors with Apple Music on 2 September. The programme will spotlight songwriting and composing greats through a number of free webinars and masterclasses which look to inspire, educate and […]
The Music Creators Mentoring Programme facilitates access to the wider music-making community, matching skills and knowledge. It provides creators with a space to learn, develop and maximise their potential. Successful mentoring partnerships change lives by drawing out and developing talent, by providing career development advice and the impetus for lifelong professional relationships. They benefit mentors […]
The Directory comes in response to the impact of coronavirus, which has seen thousands of musicians losing work as tours, gigs, concerts and studio sessions have been cancelled or postponed. As the leading campaigning organisation for the UK’s composer and songwriter community, The Ivors Academy is now promoting a Remote Recording Directory to bridge this […]
The Collective exists to support the wellbeing and working practices of composers worldwide. As part of the new initiative, a virtual mentorship programme is being launched by composers, for composers. You can sign up as a mentor or a mentee by midday 1 April here: https://bit.ly/3bcESzK As the Composer Wellbeing Collective grows there will be […]
