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“She is redefining what songwriting can be. Her work blends tradition and experimentation with extraordinary precision": Rosalia to be honoured at the Ivor Novello Awards in May

She’s International Songwriter Of The Year

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Rosalia to be named international songwriter of the year at Ivor Novello Awards

The acclaimed Spanish singer will be presented with the prestigious award in London on 21 May

The Independent UK

Ivors 2026: See the nominations in full as Lily Allen, CMAT and Olivia Dean up for top prizes

Prestigious songwriting prize vows to continue recognising human creativity amid music industry concern about the use of AI

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Richard Branson and Kanya King among first recipients of Ivors Academy Honours

The accolades aim to recognise those who champion musicians and help to build a ‘stronger, fairer and more inclusive’ music industry.

Evening Standard

Kae Tempest to be honoured by Ivors Academy for impactful songwriting

The songwriter and poet will be celebrated for inspiring cultural change.

Evening Standard

RAYE to receive first Ivors Academy honour after songwriters campaign

Inaugural event will celebrate industry figures driving positive change for songwriters and composers

The Independent UK

“I'm sure you all agree, I'm hardly Bob Dylan”: Charli xcx scoops the Songwriter of the Year award at this year’s Ivor Novellos

Other winners at last night's event included U2, Robbie Williams, Brandon Flowers, Berwyn and Self Esteem

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Charli xcx quips 'I am hardly Bob Dylan' as she's crowned Songwriter of the Year at The Ivor Novello Awards

Charli xcx, U2, Robbie Williams and more were honored at this year's Ivor Novello Awards.

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Charli XCX named songwriter of the year at The Ivors awards ceremony

Lola Young won the rising star award while Berwyn took home the best album gong for Who Am I.

Evening Standard

Charli xcx named songwriter of the year at Ivor Novello awards

Pop star recognised for sharp yet candid songcraft on Brat, but loses best album category to Berwyn at awards honouring songwriting excellence

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Lola Young leads Ivor Novello nominations

Lola Young has been nominated for three Ivor Novello Awards.

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Charli XCX, Dua Lipa, Lola Young and Raye among nominees for The Ivors

The awards, which are judged by songwriters and composers, are celebrating their 70th anniversary this year.

Evening Standard

“Stealing the work, art and livelihoods of lyricists, songwriters and composers”: Ivors Academy warns Suno AI over its ‘lyrics generator’

ReMi tool regurgitates lyrics to existing copyrighted songs

MusicRadar

U2 to make history as first Irish songwriters awarded Ivors Academy fellowship

They follow in the footsteps of artists including Sir Elton John, Kate Bush, Beatles star Sir Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen.

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Ivors Academy backs artists calling for music industry to protect creatives

US pop star Chappell Roan urged record labels to provide a ‘liveable wage and healthcare’ for rising stars during her Grammy Award speech.

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“If industry solutions fall short, we are prepared to call for legislative action”: CEO of Ivors Academy calls for “robust” protections for songwriters and publishers against AI

Songwriters’ body also calls for fairer distribution of streaming revenue

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Paloma Faith and Tinie Tempah elected to The Ivors Academy member Senate

Paloma Faith and Tinie Tempah are among the 40 songwriters and composers to be elected to The Ivors Academy member Senate.

The Independent UK

RAYE scoops top prize at Ivors while Bruce Springsteen receives lifetime honour

Rapper Dave, songwriter Bernie Taupin and grime legend Skepta among other artists to take home major awards

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Bruce Springsteen Named Fellow Of The Ivors Academy

Bruce Springsteen named first international songwriter fellow of The Ivors Academy in the U.K., recognized for his music career achievements and cultural i...

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Bruce Springsteen becomes first non-Brit inducted into Ivors Academy

The Boss says he is proud to become a fellow after being recognised for his ‘impact on the UK’s cultural landscape’

The Independent UK

Ivors Academy warns BBC of ‘damaging consequences’ of classical music cuts

A letter was signed by 462 composers and musicians showing their support for the BBC performing group musicians.

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