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Watch Anne Dudley’s Fellowship acceptance speech

Fellowship is the highest honour The Ivors Academy bestows, recognising exceptional achievement in the art and craft of composition. In awarding Fellowship to Anne Dudley, the Academy celebrates a composer, musician and producer whose artistry and groundbreaking vision has continually expanded the language of British music.

19 Dec 2025