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The Awards return to their long-established May date, having moved to September due to the Covid pandemic.
Recognised as a pinnacle of achievement since they were first presented in 1956, The Ivor Novello Awards celebrate exceptional songwriting and composing. Each Ivor is unique and represents peer recognition with categories judged by award winning songwriters and composers from across the Academy’s membership.
Graham Davies, CEO of The Ivors Academy said, “Save the date, The Ivors with Apple Music is back in May. Yet again, we will bring the music industry together to celebrate the most incredible achievements in songwriting and composing for screen.”
Music commercially released for the first time in the UK during 2021 will be eligible for this year’s awards. PRS for Music Most Performed Work will return with past winners including Adele, Ed Sheeran and Rag ‘n’ Bone Man. Best Album, Best Contemporary Song and Best Song Musically and Lyrically will recognise creative excellence in songwriting. Best Original Film Score, Best Original Video Game and Best Television Soundtrack will acknowledge exceptional screen composition.
The Rising Star Award with Apple Music will return for the third year. Created to honour young talent who demonstrate exceptional potential, the award includes a mentoring scheme from Apple Music where all nominees receive a year-long mentorship from a well-established Academy member.
The nominations for this year’s awards will be announced on Thursday 7th April.
