The Ivors Academy is delighted to announce that Dorico, the leading music notation and composition software developed by Steinberg, will sponsor the prestigious Best Orchestral Composition award at The Ivors Classical Awards 2024. This partnership highlights Dorico’s commitment to supporting composers and celebrating exceptional talent in contemporary classical music. At the awards ceremony on Tuesday […] The post Dorico announced as Best Orchestral Composition award sponsor at The Ivors Classical Awards 2024 appeared first on The Ivors Academy ..read more

As part of The Ivors Academy’s ongoing commitment to fostering leadership, diversity and empowerment in the music industry, we are pleased to announce several key promotions. This news coincides with the upcoming induction of our Director of Awards, Fran Matthews, into the Women in Music Roll of Honour on Friday 11th October. These promotions reflect […] The post The Ivors Academy strengthens its leadership with key promotions appeared first on The Ivors Academy ..read more

In addition to the scholarship, The Ivors Academy’s Membership Manager Tareic Alphonse will receive a ‘London Living Wage Stipend’ funded by Universal Music UK, Universal Publishing UK, Sony Music UK, and Sony Music Publishing UK. This stipend will help cover the increased cost of living and studying in London. Tareic Alphonse said “Receiving the Richard […] The post Ivors Academy’s Tareic Alphonse announced as the final Richard Antwi Scholar appeared first on The Ivors Academy ..read more

The Ivors Academy has announced that The Ivors with Amazon Music will take place on Thursday 22nd May 2025, at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London. Entries for the Ivor Novello Awards will open on 2nd December 2024 and close on 17th January 2025. Following judging by renowned songwriters and composers from The Ivors Academy, the […] The post The Ivors with Amazon Music 2025 dates announced appeared first on The Ivors Academy ..read more

This prestigious event celebrates the finest achievements in contemporary classical composing and sound arts, providing an evening to celebrate, and be inspired by, our leading composing talents After last year’s sold-out event with over 400 guests, we’re excited to welcome back composers, sound artists and arts professionals for another unforgettable evening. This year’s ceremony will […] The post Tickets now on sale for The Ivors Classical Awards 2024 appeared first on The Ivors Academy ..read more

The UK music industry is set to become more transparent with the implementation of the UK Voluntary Code of Good Practice on Transparency in Music Streaming. This new code, which took effect on 31st July 2024, includes steps to establish fairer and clearer terms for songwriters and composers. Tom Gray, Chair of The Ivors Academy, […] The post What the UK’s Code on Transparency in Music Streaming means for songwriters and composers appeared first on The Ivors Academy ..read more

At our Annual General Meeting, The Ivors Academy invited supporters from around the globe become part of their mission empowering, supporting and championing songwriters and composers by becoming a Friend. This marks a significant milestone in the Academy’s 80-year history, by building an extended community that appreciates the talent and craft of songwriters and composers. The Friends of The Ivors Academy scheme is designed for individuals passionate about supporting the mission of The Ivors Academy but who are not songwriters or composers themselves. By becoming Friends, supporters including ..read more

This groundbreaking programme supports Black music creators and industry professionals, aiming to address anti-Black racism and racial disparities in the music industry. The Ivors Academy is proud to support POWER UP by providing songwriters and composers on the programme with all the benefits of Ivors Academy membership for a year: Mentoring Networking opportunities Free and discounted events Help to understand the music industry with guides, webinars and advice Each member strengthens our advocacy for the rights and value of songwriters and composers. More about Ivors Academy membership &n ..read more

Back in 1974, at the age of 31, I had become disillusioned with working for two large companies and decided to have a go with my own business. I saw a non-ferrous foundry advertised for sale in the local newspaper, and this piqued my interest, having had some involvement with the iron foundry, at my then employers. I bought it! It was operating in the disused Co-op funeral stables behind a North London parade of shops, where it had commenced operation in 1947, as Victoria Foundry. I was the third owner and inherited a real mish mash of jobs and a heap of what turned out to be obsolete patterns ..read more

Ask anyone who’s ever won an Ivor Novello what makes the award so meaningful, and chances are they’ll talk about how special it is to be recognised by a jury of their peers. But how much do people actually know about a process that has honoured the greatest songwriters and composers of the last 69 years? Well, Ivors Academy Director of Awards Fran Matthews has been working on The Ivors for 15 years and knows the procedure inside-out. “It’s really quite unique to have a group of people come together who have no vested interests and who get no payback for the time that they give,” she says. “The ..read more