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88% agree, copyright must be strengthened in the age of AI.

The creative industries have spoken.

The vast majority of respondents to the Government’s Copyright and AI consultation back stronger copyright, with licensing required in all cases.

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Entries for The Ivors 2026 are now open!

Six Ivor Novello Award categories recognising outstanding craft in songwriting and composing are accepting submissions until 16 January, 5pm GMT: ivorsacademy.com/the-ivors/#det…

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Ivors Week returns from 18 - 22 May 2026 - a landmark moment in the calendar for songwriters and composers.

🌎The Ivors Academy Summit - 19 May, BFI IMAX
Returning for another year, the programme brings together songwriters and global music industry leaders, to an action packed , panel discussions and practical sessions designed to empower songwriters and composers at every stage of their careers.

Limited, discounted early bird tickets are now available:

🏆 The Ivors with Amazon Music - 21 May, Grosvenor House London
The most prestigious awards in music return to celebrate excellence in songwriting and composition at the 71st Ivor Novello Awards.

Our CEO Roberto has formally written to the @UniofNottingham to call for the reinstatement of suspended undergraduate music courses.

🎓 96% of winners and nominees of The Ivors Classical Awards studied music at higher education level.

Protecting music education is essential to ers and composers.

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"I think everything I do in music is about working between genres and borders in a way that isn't really easy to classify or categorise."

A powerful moment from Anoushka Shankar's acceptance speech at #TheIvorsClassicalAwards.

The Awards celebrate innovation, diversity and the to the world. ✨

With celebration comes empowerment and protection. We are steadfastly committed to safeguarding composers’ rights and earnings, while empowering them with the knowledge and opportunities to succeed.

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"I'm so proud to be the very first recipient of this award, and that film music and music for the media are being celebrated."

An inspiring moment from @wisemandebbie, honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Screen Composition Award at last night’s s✨

Composers deserve to be protected, empowered and celebrated. We’re committed to safeguarding composers’ rights and earnings - ensuring they receive the respect and remuneration they deserve.

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Huge congratulations to the winners of The Ivors Classical Awards 2025 🏆

Hundreds of guests came together tonight to celebrate the outstanding achievements of composers🎶💫

🏆@dovecomposer
🏆@aprildeangelis
🏆 Luke Mombrea
🏆 Anna Clyne
🏆@anibal_vidal_a
🏆@wisemandebbie
🏆 a Shankar
🏆 Helen Grime
🏆 Zoe Gilbert
🏆@annedudleymusic

A heartfelt thank you to our nominees, judges and guests, and to our partners and sponsors- @prsformusic, @bbcradio3, @prestomusiccom, @ABRSM, @wearethemu and @dorico - for their invaluable support.

What an incredible night honouring creativity, craft and the lasting impact of classical music🎼

Anne Dudley has been inducted as the 33rd Fellow of The Ivors Academy.

Fellowship is the highest honour we bestow and recognises exceptional achievement in the art and craft of composition.

Anne joins a prestigious list of composers and songwriters including John Adams, Kate MacMillan, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Sting and more.

In awarding Fellowship to Anne Dudley, the Academy celebrates a composer whose artistry and ground breaking vision across pop, classical, film scores and more have continually expanded the language of British music.

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The Ivor Novello Award for Best Orchestral Composition in association with @dorico goes to Helen Grime and Zoe Gilbert for 'Folk' 🏆

Composed for soprano and orchestra by Helen Grime, with libretto by Zoe Gilbert, the judges said:

"Folk is dramatic, gritty, and brilliantly ative take on folk music. Its emotional intensity and precise, vibrant orchestration keep you gripped from start to finish".

Congratulations Helen and Zoe!

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The Ivor Novello Award for Innovation, in association with @WeAreTheMU, goes to Anoushka Shankar! 🏆

The Ivor Novello Award for Innovation celebrates composers whose creativity expands the boundaries of music and inspires their peers.

This year, the award is presented to arist and visionary whose work has continually redefined the possibilities of musical expression.

Congratulations Anoushka!

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The Ivor Novello Award for Best Large Ensemble Composition goes to Nneka Cummins for 'finding gills [when they try to drown you] ' 🏆

Composed for chamber orchestra and electronics, the judges said:

"finding gills [when they try to drown you] is a mesmerizing underwater sound nic and acoustic sounds with rich harmony. Focused and beautifully orchestrated, it’s a piece you’ll return to again and again".

Congratulations Nneka!

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The Ivor Novello Award for Best Chamber Ensemble Composition goes to Anibal Vidal for 'Invocación n.2: A Kintsugi Resurrection'! 🏆

The judges said: "Invocación n.2: A Kintsugi Resurrection is a piece that bursts with bold character, clever wit, and joyful originality. The ighly detailed craft and a brilliantly original voice."

Congratulations @anibal_vidal_a

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The Ivor Novello Award for Best Choral Composition goes to Anna Clyne for 'Orbits'!🏆

The judges said: "Orbits shines with joy and confidence, blending choir and violin in seamless harmony. Full of technical skill and control, yet the music soars effortlessly above it".
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