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The Ivors Composer Awards 2019 Winners Announced

Celebrating the art of composition, presenting Ivor Novello Awards to composers in recognition of the best new works across contemporary classical, jazz and sound art.

Ivors Composer Awards 2019

The Ivors Academy have announced The Ivors Composer Awards 2019 winners at a glittering ceremony at the British Museum in London, presented by BBC Radio 3’s Kate Molleson and Tom Service.

Ivor Novello Awards were presented across eleven nominated categories that included jazz composition, works for chamber ensemble and those written for Amateur or Young Performers. In addition, two composers were recognised for their wider contribution to music through the presentation of Ivor Novello Awards for Innovation and Lifetime Achievement. Of the thirteen composers awarded, all but one was honoured by The Ivors Academy for the very first time, with the majority presented to female composers.

The Ivors Composer Awards, now in its 17th year and previously known as the British Composer Awards, celebrate and honour the best new works by UK contemporary composers in Classical, Jazz and Sound Art. They celebrate the art of composition and are sponsored by PRS for Music. The event is in association with BBC Radio 3 providing exclusive broadcast coverage.

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It is a privilege for The Ivors Academy to honour these exceptional composers, and we’re especially delighted to have so many first-time winners this year. The works recognised today – and the creators behind them – adventure far into the evolving musical landscape. We’re thrilled to award such a rich variety of talent. Our congratulations go out to all the nominees and winners.

Crispin Hunt, Chair of The Ivors Academy
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Congratulations from all of us at PRS for Music to all of the winners and nominees especially those who have won an Ivor Novello Award for the first time, it was an honour to celebrate their achievements this evening. Thank you for the fantastic music you create, and I hope this evening is one of many excellent moments in your careers.

Nigel Elderton, Chair of PRS for Music
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At Radio 3 we believe arts and music are an essential part of what it means to be human. That’s why we’re proud to support innovators in contemporary music as the broadcast partner of The Ivors Composer Awards – it’s part of our commitment to experimental music and pushing boundaries of sound, and through that, understanding. Congratulations to all the winners and those on the short list, without you sharing new ideas and pushing the whole musical scene forward, the world would be a less interesting place musically

Alan Davey, Controller, BBC Radio 3

The Ivors Composer Awards 2019 Winners

AMATEUR OR YOUNG PERFORMERS: The Salamander and The Moonraker by Edward Gregson

CHAMBER ENSEMBLE: Flute Concerto by Dai Fujikura

CHORAL: Pocket Universe by Geoff Hannan

COMMUNITY OR EDUCATIONAL PROJECT: Convo by Charlotte Harding

JAZZ COMPOSITION FOR LARGE ENSEMBLE: Jumping In by Laura Jurd

JAZZ COMPOSITION FOR SMALL ENSEMBLE: There is a Crack in Everything by Alison Rayner

ORCHESTRAL: The Book of Miracles (Trombone Concerto) by Gavin Higgins

SMALL CHAMBER: Leafleoht by James Weeks

SOLO OR DUO: Invisible Cities by Charlotte Bray

SOUND ART: Aeons: A Sound Walk for Newcastle by Martin Green

STAGE WORKS: Harriet (‘Scenes in the life of Harriet Tubman’) by Hilda Paredes

INNOVATION: Anna Meredith MBE

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: Erika Fox

About The Ivors Academy

The Ivors Academy is the UK’s independent professional association for music creators. We represent and champion a diverse, talented community of songwriters and composers. We are a self-funded not-for-profit organisation, relying on the continued support of our members and partners to carry on our work. 

Our Ivor Novello Awards are the ultimate accolade for songwriting and composition in the industry. The Ivors with Apple Music celebrate the talents of songwriters and screen composers, and The Ivors Composer Awards recognise music creators in the classical, jazz and sound art fields. 

About PRS for Music

Here for music since 1914, PRS for Music is a world-leading music collective management organisation representing the rights of more than 175,000 talented songwriters, composers and music publishers. Redefining the global standard for music royalties, PRS for Music ensures songwriters and composers are paid whenever their musical compositions and songs are streamed, downloaded, broadcast, performed and played in public. 

For 110 years it has grown and protected the rights of the music creator community, paying out royalties with more accuracy, transparency and speed. In 2023, PRS for Music paid out £943.6m in royalties and collected a record £1.08 billion in revenues. prsformusic.com

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