Nominee category: Innovation Award

The Ivor Novello Award for Innovation recognises a creative innovator. The Academy described Cleveland Watkiss as a pioneer in the universe of sound, a tireless and fearless explorer who always travels his own way. His work in ensembles reveals an insight, and skill as a spontaneous composer sensitive to the conditions that allow creative improvisation […]

The Ivor Novello Award for Innovation represents peer recognition for achievement, and an innovative approach to composition. It is presented to Yazz Ahmed in 2020. The Academy has recognised Yazz for “her unique creative voice that smashes the boundaries between jazz and electronic sound design by drawing on her heritage to create intoxicating musical worlds.” […]

The Ivor Novello Award for Innovation represents peer recognition for achievement, and an innovative approach to composition. Listen to Anna Meredith on Apple Music

The British Composer Award for Innovation represents peer recognition for achievement, and an innovative approach to composition. listen to Shiva Feshareki on Apple Music

The British Composer Award for Innovation represents peer recognition for achievement, and an innovative approach to composition. Listen to Trevor Wishart on Apple Music