For the second year running, M is bringing you an exclusive live blog from the Ivor Novello Awards, so you can keep up to date with all the winners as they are announced.
The Ivor Novello Awards celebrate, honour and reward excellence in songwriting and composing. They are presented and judged by the writing community and considered amongst the most important awards for music creators.
We are inside the Grosvenor House Hotel, London, for the 58th Ivor Novello Awards ceremony to bring you titbits and insider quotes from the presenters, winners, guests and nominees.
Live blog
2:00pm
So far we've seen arriving: Lily Allen, Cathy Dennis, Lianne la Havas, Pete Tong, Katy B, Kim Wilde, Cerys Matthews, Marc Almond, John Grant, Noel Gallgher, Peter Gabriel, Geri Halliwell and Natasha Khan (Bat for Lashes). The excitement is building.
2:18pm
2:24pm
Best Contemporary Song goes to...
Pelican
Written by Sam Doyle, Rupert Jarvis, Orlando Weeks, Felix White and Hugo White
Performed by The Maccabees
Published in the UK by BMG Chrysalis
2:28pm
PRS for Music Most Performed Work goes to...
Next to Me
Written by Hugo Chegwin, Harry Craze, Anup Paul and Emeli Sandé
Performed by Emeli Sandé
Published in the UK by Naughty Words Ltd – Sony/ATV Music Publishing and
Stellar Songs Ltd – EMI Music Publishing
Sadly Emili Sandé could not be here to collect her award, as she is currently preparing to perform at the The White House. The other guys are though. Well done!
2:32pm
Best Television Soundtrack goes to...
Lucian Freud: Painted Life
Composed by John Harle
Published in the UK by Chester Music
2:38pm
Vicky Wickham who co-wrote You Don't Have To Say You Love Me, a Dusty Springfield song, has come onstage to present the Ivors Inspiration Award.
...And it's been presented to Marc Almond. Long overdue. An inspiration to so many. Marc Almond and Dave Ball are credited with pioneering 'techno' with one of their first tracks Memorabilia back in the early 80s.
Marc Almond looking overwhelmed. Touched and honoured to receive this award.
2:46pm
Lily Rose Cooper (née Lily Allen) is on stage to present the Album Award, who herself won three Ivors in 2009.
And the award goes to...
An Awesome Wave
Written by Thomas Green, Joe Newman, Gwilym Sainsbury and Augustus Unger-Hamilton
Performed by alt-J
Published in the UK by Kobalt Music Publishing
alt-J: 'We've always been about the songwriting so it's lovely to win this.
2:50pm
The Ivors Classical Music Award has been presented to its first female recipient, Errolyn Wallen MBE.
Errolyn Wallen: 'As a child I would be walking around Dalston hearing all these sounds in my head. My uncle told me 'I think you're a composer'.'
2:58pm
Presenting the PRS for Music Award for Outstanding Achievement is Marty Wilde. One of the first British Rock n Roll stars.
And its been awarded to Justin Hayward. A songwriter of formidable talent. Knights in White Satin - A classic!
Justin Hayward: 'PRS was an unconditional shining light for me'
3:10pm
The award for Best Original Film Score goes to...
Anna Karenina
Composed by Dario Marianelli
Published in the UK by Universal Music Publishing UK by Kobalt Music Publishing
3:15pm
Best Song Musically and Lyrically, presented by Christine McVie (Fleetwood Mac). And the winner is...
Next To Me – that’s two Ivors for this song. Two Ivors for Emeli - shame she can't be here, but the boys and the publishers are here to pick up their awards.
Written by Hugo Chegwin, Harry Craze, Anup Paul and Emeli Sandé
Performed by Emeli Sandé
Published in the UK by Naughty Words Ltd - Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Stellar Songs Ltd - EMI Music Publishing
3:20pm
Presenting International Achievement Award is Coldplay's Chris Martin. The calibre of presenters this year is amazing.
And the winner is...Kilburn boy, Gavin Rossdale, of Bush. Immense international success. Many forget he's British. Few bands have had so much success outside of their own backyard as Bush.
Sadly Gwen Stefani isn’t with him to celebrate today. Wonder what she'd have worn?
Chris Martin: ' Bush are so popular in the USA they named two presidents after him.'
Gavin Rossdale: 'This room is full of dreams, we never really know the power of that. To be in a room full of contemporaries - amazing songwriters - is a real honour... I write songs. I owe a huge debt of gratitude to all the great musicians I have worked with.'
3:30pm
One of the most anticipated awards next, Songwriter of The Year, presented by Pete Tong.
Well no surprise there, it's Calvin Harris. What an amazing year he’s had. Could anyone else have collected this award?
Pete Tong: 'Many writers of dance music never really believed they belonged in this room.' They do now!
Calvin Harris: 'I can't believe I was let in the door today. This award is easily the greatest acheivement of my entire life!'
3:39pm
Onstage to present Outstanding Song Collection is Ray Davies of The Kinks. One of Britain's most loved songwriters. And he's been a recipient of the PRS for Music Outstanding Contribution to British Music Award.
So anyway, the Outstanding Song Collection Award goes to Noel Gallagher – surprised he hasn’t had more Ivors.
George Martin calls him the finest songwriter of his generation.
3:47pm
The final award is the PRS for Music Special International Award, presented by Peter Gabriel and PRS Chairman Guy Fletcher. Peter took a year off to be with his family but broke that break just to present this award.
The award goes to the incredible Randy Newman. Amazing career and what a sharp, fearless songwriter!
Randy Newman has had 20 - yes 20 - Oscar nominations, and is widely regarded as one of the finest songwriters of all time.
Peter Gabriel on Randy Newman: 'We have to either celebrate such an extraordinary talent - or kill him off. Let's celebrate.'
Randy Newman looks overwhelmed. 'Amazing to be in same room as Ray Davies and Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie... Winning this award is a great honour; I'm touched'.
4pm
That’s it from this years Ivors. Another amazing year of the best of British songwriting. PRS for Music are so proud to sponsor and celebrate.
We’ll have a photo gallery with winners, nominees and guests up on M online tomorrow. Thanks for joining us.
The Ivor Novello Awards celebrate, honour and reward excellence in songwriting and composing. They are presented and judged by the writing community and considered amongst the most important awards for music creators.
We are inside the Grosvenor House Hotel, London, for the 58th Ivor Novello Awards ceremony to bring you titbits and insider quotes from the presenters, winners, guests and nominees.
Live blog
2:00pm
So far we've seen arriving: Lily Allen, Cathy Dennis, Lianne la Havas, Pete Tong, Katy B, Kim Wilde, Cerys Matthews, Marc Almond, John Grant, Noel Gallgher, Peter Gabriel, Geri Halliwell and Natasha Khan (Bat for Lashes). The excitement is building.
2:18pm
Paul Gambaccini, host of the Ivors, has taken the podium to host this afternoon’s ceremony
— The Ivors (@TheIvors) May 16, 2013
2:24pm
Best Contemporary Song goes to...
Pelican
Written by Sam Doyle, Rupert Jarvis, Orlando Weeks, Felix White and Hugo White
Performed by The Maccabees
Published in the UK by BMG Chrysalis
2:28pm
PRS for Music Most Performed Work goes to...
Next to Me
Written by Hugo Chegwin, Harry Craze, Anup Paul and Emeli Sandé
Performed by Emeli Sandé
Published in the UK by Naughty Words Ltd – Sony/ATV Music Publishing and
Stellar Songs Ltd – EMI Music Publishing
Sadly Emili Sandé could not be here to collect her award, as she is currently preparing to perform at the The White House. The other guys are though. Well done!
2:32pm
Best Television Soundtrack goes to...
Lucian Freud: Painted Life
Composed by John Harle
Published in the UK by Chester Music
2:38pm
Vicky Wickham who co-wrote You Don't Have To Say You Love Me, a Dusty Springfield song, has come onstage to present the Ivors Inspiration Award.
...And it's been presented to Marc Almond. Long overdue. An inspiration to so many. Marc Almond and Dave Ball are credited with pioneering 'techno' with one of their first tracks Memorabilia back in the early 80s.
Marc Almond looking overwhelmed. Touched and honoured to receive this award.
2:46pm
Lily Rose Cooper (née Lily Allen) is on stage to present the Album Award, who herself won three Ivors in 2009.
And the award goes to...
An Awesome Wave
Written by Thomas Green, Joe Newman, Gwilym Sainsbury and Augustus Unger-Hamilton
Performed by alt-J
Published in the UK by Kobalt Music Publishing
alt-J: 'We've always been about the songwriting so it's lovely to win this.
2:50pm
The Ivors Classical Music Award has been presented to its first female recipient, Errolyn Wallen MBE.
Errolyn Wallen: 'As a child I would be walking around Dalston hearing all these sounds in my head. My uncle told me 'I think you're a composer'.'
2:58pm
Presenting the PRS for Music Award for Outstanding Achievement is Marty Wilde. One of the first British Rock n Roll stars.
And its been awarded to Justin Hayward. A songwriter of formidable talent. Knights in White Satin - A classic!
Justin Hayward: 'PRS was an unconditional shining light for me'
3:10pm
The award for Best Original Film Score goes to...
Anna Karenina
Composed by Dario Marianelli
Published in the UK by Universal Music Publishing UK by Kobalt Music Publishing
3:15pm
Best Song Musically and Lyrically, presented by Christine McVie (Fleetwood Mac). And the winner is...
Next To Me – that’s two Ivors for this song. Two Ivors for Emeli - shame she can't be here, but the boys and the publishers are here to pick up their awards.
Written by Hugo Chegwin, Harry Craze, Anup Paul and Emeli Sandé
Performed by Emeli Sandé
Published in the UK by Naughty Words Ltd - Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Stellar Songs Ltd - EMI Music Publishing
3:20pm
Presenting International Achievement Award is Coldplay's Chris Martin. The calibre of presenters this year is amazing.
And the winner is...Kilburn boy, Gavin Rossdale, of Bush. Immense international success. Many forget he's British. Few bands have had so much success outside of their own backyard as Bush.
Sadly Gwen Stefani isn’t with him to celebrate today. Wonder what she'd have worn?
Chris Martin: ' Bush are so popular in the USA they named two presidents after him.'
Gavin Rossdale: 'This room is full of dreams, we never really know the power of that. To be in a room full of contemporaries - amazing songwriters - is a real honour... I write songs. I owe a huge debt of gratitude to all the great musicians I have worked with.'
3:30pm
One of the most anticipated awards next, Songwriter of The Year, presented by Pete Tong.
Well no surprise there, it's Calvin Harris. What an amazing year he’s had. Could anyone else have collected this award?
Pete Tong: 'Many writers of dance music never really believed they belonged in this room.' They do now!
Calvin Harris: 'I can't believe I was let in the door today. This award is easily the greatest acheivement of my entire life!'
3:39pm
Onstage to present Outstanding Song Collection is Ray Davies of The Kinks. One of Britain's most loved songwriters. And he's been a recipient of the PRS for Music Outstanding Contribution to British Music Award.
So anyway, the Outstanding Song Collection Award goes to Noel Gallagher – surprised he hasn’t had more Ivors.
George Martin calls him the finest songwriter of his generation.
3:47pm
The final award is the PRS for Music Special International Award, presented by Peter Gabriel and PRS Chairman Guy Fletcher. Peter took a year off to be with his family but broke that break just to present this award.
The award goes to the incredible Randy Newman. Amazing career and what a sharp, fearless songwriter!
Randy Newman has had 20 - yes 20 - Oscar nominations, and is widely regarded as one of the finest songwriters of all time.
Peter Gabriel on Randy Newman: 'We have to either celebrate such an extraordinary talent - or kill him off. Let's celebrate.'
Randy Newman looks overwhelmed. 'Amazing to be in same room as Ray Davies and Fleetwood Mac's Christine McVie... Winning this award is a great honour; I'm touched'.
4pm
That’s it from this years Ivors. Another amazing year of the best of British songwriting. PRS for Music are so proud to sponsor and celebrate.
We’ll have a photo gallery with winners, nominees and guests up on M online tomorrow. Thanks for joining us.
