Event category: Member Event
As AI policy develops, protecting copyright and creators’ rights will be essential to secure the future of music and ensure that songwriters and composers are fairly paid for their rights. Read more. The Ivors Academy will provide further information and advice to members in early 2025. The Forums are your opportunity to stay informed, share […]
As AI policy develops, protecting copyright and creators’ rights will be essential to secure the future of music and ensure that songwriters and composers are fairly paid for their rights. Read more. The Ivors Academy will provide further information and advice to members in early 2025. The Forums are your opportunity to stay informed, share […]
The Council Of Music Makers are hosting a Christmas Party for members of the Ivors Academy, Featured Artists Coalition, Music Managers Forum, Music Producers Guild and Musicians’ Union on Wednesday 4th December from 6-9pm. There will be a free drink for the first 300 people through the door, so get there early! With thanks to […]
Please join The Ivors Academy along with the BBC Rights, BBC Studios Music Publishing team and other industry professionals for an evening of networking on all things related to composing and screen. This will directly follow on from the PRS Members Day Bristol and is in a venue close by. We hope to see you […]
Discover success as a songwriter in 2024 with an event designed for early-career songwriters looking to take the first steps in their career
Sofar Sounds curate intimate performances in unique locations, transforming everyday spaces — from living rooms and rooftops to boutiques and museums — into captivating venues for secret, live shows. We’ve been lucky enough to showcase our talented members at three very successful shows already this year, in Edinburgh, Bristol and London. This time we’re excited […]
The Songwriters’ Forum is a new event inviting Ivors Academy songwriters to come together in a warm and welcoming environment to discuss the unique challenges of their profession. Guest panelists will share insights and tips on navigating the highs and lows of the industry, exploring topics such as mental health and wellbeing, financial stability and […]
The Ivors Academy are hosting a free music royalties webinar specifically for Songwriters and Composers. This webinar is an introduction to royalties, the payments made to you as a songwriter or composer when your music or lyrics are used in various ways. The term ‘royalties’ is used to describe payments made by users of music […]
In-person tickets are now SOLD OUT, tickets are still available to join us virtually via zoom. Please click on Virtual (Zoom) ticket on check out. The Ivors Academy AGM 2024 will take place in person at 16:00 on Monday 22nd July at the Courthouse Hotel, London, and virtually via Zoom. It will include an introduction […]
The Ivors Academy are hosting a member only contract fundamentals webinar specifically for Songwriters and Composers. This webinar will cover an introduction to contracts, such as commissioning or publishing agreements, and the fundamentals you need to know as a Songwriter or Composer. A contract is a legally binding agreement between at least two entities. Agreements […]
15% MEMBER DISCOUNT FOR OUR SOFAR SOUNDS MEMBER SHOWCASE CANARY WHARF, 3RD JULY 2024 The Ivors Academy has teamed up with Sofar Sounds to produce our third Member Showcase of the year. Members receive a 15% discount with the code IVORS-77C76. As with all Sofar Sounds events, the exact venue location as well as the […]
Three years ago the Musicians’ Union (MU) and Ivors Academy launched a campaign (initially called Composers Against Buyouts) in order to raise awareness about, and to tackle, unfair royalty buyouts in media commissioning contracts. As our work in this space developed, we became increasingly aware of other problems in the commissioning process, including a general […]
Three years ago the Musicians’ Union (MU) and Ivors Academy launched a campaign (initially called Composers Against Buyouts) in order to raise awareness about, and to tackle, unfair royalty buyouts in media commissioning contracts. As our work in this space developed, we became increasingly aware of other problems in the commissioning process, including a general […]
Composer and ABRSM Deputy Head of Engagement James Welburn chairs a panel discussion on composing music for a range of educational contexts. Featuring composers Florence Anna Maunders and Amit Anand and the National Children’s Orchestras of Great Britain’s Artistic & Educational Director Catherine Arlidge MBE, the panel will look at how ABRSM’s composer mentoring programme, […]
Join The Ivors Academy’s Monthly Member Forums to learn about how to get the most from your membership and network with The Ivors Academy community. This month we talk everything membership – An overview of all your membership benefits and where to access them.
The Ivors Academy is pleased to present the second webinar in the series of Every Career Builder Webinars on Thursday 11th of April, at 14:00. Every Career Builder webinars are designed to equip you with the knowledge and insights needed to build a successful career in music. All sessions will be available to members live […]
Join the Council Of Music Makers Economics Of Streaming webinar. In this free one hour webinar for music-makers and their managers, the CMM will update you on the ongoing work to fix streaming and explain how you can help. The session will cover: The UK music industry’s new metadata code – and how you can […]
Join the Meta Music Publishing team to discuss how songwriters can use Facebook and Instagram to build community, establish and grow fanbases, as well as create authentic and engaging content. This session is for all songwriters – whether you’ve been using Facebook and Instagram for a while or you’re completely new to the apps. We’ll […]
To help members carve out some dedicated time to tackle those tasks you’ve been putting off for too long! F or 2 hours, members are able to work as a community. After a brief introduction to the session, attendees write quietly for 25-minute intervals, separated by 5-minute breaks. Initially, all attendees will have their audio […]
In recognition LGBTQI+ history month, The Ivors Academy is delighted to host an online panel of accomplished songwriters of the LGBTQI+ community (to be announced), as they delve into their experiences working in the industry. Connect with the panellists as they answer questions from the audience, providing a space for LGBTQI+ people (and allies) to […]
