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Robert Smith, Dave and Laura Mvula among this year’s Ivors winners

In the 67th year of The Ivors, 21 songwriters and composers collected Ivor Novello Awards across 14 categories, in recognition of outstanding achievements in songwriting and composing for screen.

By Maya Radcliffe 20 May 2022

POWER UP wins new Changemaker Award from IMPALA

The award highlights the work the programme does in supporting Black music creators and professionals in the industry.

By Elle Ayres 19 May 2022

The Ivors Academy launch education programme TheWRD

The diploma in Creative Entrepreneurship aims to kickstart young people’s careers in music.

By Elle Ayres 19 May 2022

Biggest ever White Label Auction to take place on 7 June 2022

Rare test pressings by artists ranging from ABC, Coldplay and Diana Ross to Iron Maiden, Muse, Paul Weller, Roxy Music, Sam Cooke, Spice Girls, T-Rex, and The Who. Funds raised will support the work of recorded music charity The BRIT Trust.

By Maya Radcliffe 17 May 2022

Black Lives in Music to present opening gala for Classical:NEXT Conference

For its 10th anniversary, Classical:NEXT will commence with a gala performance showcasing diversity and excellence in classical music, as it should be in the 21st century.

By Maya Radcliffe 16 May 2022

Wide Days announces conference additions, childcare grant and bursary programme

In a first for a UK music industry event, a grant will be offered to prospective delegates who need to cover childcare costs in order to attend.

By Maya Radcliffe 3 May 2022

BBC World Service’s ‘U.ME: The Musical' receives four New York Festivals Radio Awards

U.Me: The Musical features: The BBC Philharmonic, music and lyrics by Theo Jamieson, the book by Simon Pitts and Theo Jamieson, music production by Steve Levine.

By Maya Radcliffe 29 Apr 2022