Event category: Member Event
The Ivors Academy and Musicians’ Union (MU) are hosting a joint online event for aspiring and new media composers. About the event: The session will explore the ways in which a composer can start to find and secure media commissions and the skills needed. Experienced panellists will provide insight on pitching and commissioning processes, general […]
The Ivors Academy Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Tuesday July 6 2021 at 16:00, and take place virtually through the online application Zoom. We are very happy to accommodate guests but please note both guests and members must register in advance by 16:00 on the 4th of July 2021. To register your place […]
Join The Ivors Academy and the Musicians’ Union for an hour-long session exploring the commissioning landscape of music for screen. The discussion will focus on the challenges a composer may encounter in trying to get a commission for an audiovisual production, be it a film, TV series, ad, videogame, or podcast. Learn new ways to […]
One of the Academy’s most in demand events of 2020 returns for members this February. The session is a cross-genre online networking event open for songwriters, producers, lyricists and instrumentalists who want an opportunity to meet co-writers. The event will start with a welcome from the membership team before the group is split into rotating […]
The Ivors Academy is pleased to support OneFest as an industry partner, which this year returns with an exciting two-day event of free, digital talks streamed across Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th March. As one of the original, pioneering social conscience music festivals, OneFest’s aims are to inspire and support the music industry’s community of […]
The Ivors Academy presents an exclusive Apple Music workshop on International Women’s Day where female Ivors Academy members are invited to learn how to get the most out of Apple’s Music Creation Apps — including Voice Memos, GarageBand, Logic Pro and more. Gain valuable knowledge into Apple’s creative ecosystem to start taking advantage of songwriting tools for both mobile and desktop devices, and […]
The Ivors Academy presents an exclusive Apple Music workshop where members are invited to meet Apple’s Creative Services Music Publishing team. You’ll discover what makes Apple Music unique and how they help support the songwriting community by making your music, your name and your stories discoverable. Join the workshop and learn more on how to […]
One of the Academy’s most in demand events of 2020 returns for members this February. The session is a cross-genre online networking event open for songwriters, producers, lyricists and instrumentalists who want an opportunity to meet co-writers. The event will start with a welcome from the membership team before the group is split into rotating […]
Come join us spread Christmas cheer digitally for the whole membership. Expect great chat within our fantastic community through breakout rooms and possibly a quiz! Bring your own mince pies and drinks. There’s also an option for a voluntary donation to The Ivors Academy Trust upon registration. The Ivors Academy Trust is the charity arm […]
Industry Insights is a new unique event series open to all members of The Ivors Academy, providing regular opportunities for members to connect and collaborate with each other, as well as network with leading representatives from across the industry. Each month we’ll bring together experts and partners from across the creator community to explore topics […]
In December last year Discovery Networks sought to cancel the future royalties of media composers in the US. The Ivors Academy joined in support of US composer representatives to push back against this aggressive move and are pleased to see a reversal of this draconian strategy. But why did this happen and what does it […]
Created in 1974, The Ivors Academy Gold Badge acknowledges exceptional talent in the UK music industry; individuals who support creativity in all its musical forms. We acknowledge that success is rarely a solo achievement; we are inspired by those who came before us, championed by broadcasters and commissioners, or supported by managers and publishers. Our […]
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. If you would like to be added to the wait-list you can email events@ivorsacademy.com Attendees will encounter the contemporary landscape of these technologies through a series of discussions taking place at our offices in Borough, London (10:30-18.30) with professional practitioners, industry experts and leading academics. A full […]
The AGM will include speeches from our Chair and CEO, the formal order of business, and a panel discussion on diversity in music. Three shortlisted songwriters for the ACM Ivors Academy Scholarship will perform at the Summer Party, where the winner will also be announced. If you are planning to attend, you can read an […]
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and The Ivors Academy would like to invite you to a presentation of ‘Music 2025’, an independent research report by Ulster University investigating the infrastructure issues around the management of digital data in an increasingly stream driven industry. The findings are the culmination of over 50 interviews with high profile […]
Join a panel of music creators and rights holders as they explore the business of streaming
We have a new name, new brand, new ambition We are champions of music creators. Come and find out what this means and how to be part of the change. Get inspired. Get involved. Join us to hear from Crispin Hunt, BASCA Chair, and Graham Davies, BASCA CEO, Board and Committee members, partners and friends […]
