The Ivors Classical Awards
11 November 2025
Honouring contemporary classical composing and sound art.
Presented by The Ivors Academy, The Ivors Classical Awards celebrate creative excellence in British and Irish composing for classical music and sound art.
Winners receive an iconic Ivor Novello Award statuette and join a roll call of some the UK’s most talented composers including Sally Beamish, Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Tansy Davies, Jonny Greenwood, Anna Meredith, Sir John Tavener, John Rutter, Mark-Anthony Turnage, Errollyn Wallen, Roderick Williams and many more.
Judged by composers for composers, the awards recognise excellence in craft and creativity.