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Following eight years of campaigning led by The Ivors Academy Chair Tom Gray, the Academy secured a landmark commitment from major UK record labels to introduce per diems for songwriters attending the...

Held during Ivors Composer Week, the Summit brings together leading composers and music industry experts for a day of practical knowledge, creative inspiration and meaningful connections for composers working across all genres and disciplines.

The first speakers include acclaimed composers David Arnold, Morgan Kibby, Debbie Wiseman, Nainita Desai, Emily Howard, ...

With a catalogue amassing over four billion streams across the globe, Max Richter is one of the defining voices in contemporary classical music. Celebrated for his unique musical language blending classical tradition, minimalism, electronic music and sound design, Richter’s music has reimagined established repertoire whilst expanding the scope of contemporary compositi...

The Ivors Academy has announced a new multi-year agreement with longstanding partner PRS for Music, who will be title sponsor of The Ivors Composer Awards alongside its support of the Outstanding Contribution to Music Award. This new agreement signifies a shared commitment to celebrate composers and raise the profile and value of contemporary composition.

The awards recognise the creators and executives setting higher standards across the sector, and whose advocacy, leadership and innovation are shaping a better future for songwriters and composers.

James Blake, celebrated singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, was honoured for his exceptional artistry and advocacy for songwriters...