Thanks to public pressure, Cardiff University will continue offering music courses. This is a win for music education, but, the wider crisis isn’t over. Membership helps us campaign for meaningful change. Join us today. Become a member or a friend. #IvorsAcademy #MusicEducation #CardiffUniversity

🎙️ The Ivors Academy CEO @robertoneri.bsky.social talks with Ashaine White about why we’re fighting for proper AI regulation: tech companies must seek music-creator consent before using their work to train models. #theivorsacademy #aiinmusic #musiccreators #musicrights #creatorsconsent

Chair of The Ivors Academy, @automatom.bsky.social, opened the 70th edition of The Ivors ceremony with powerful, inspiring and honest speech. #TheIvors #IvorNovelloAwards #TheIvors2025 #TomGray #Songwriters #Composers

Congratulations to our CEO @robertoneri.bsky.social, named in @billboard.com’s inaugural UK Power Players list! "Our mission is built on three pillars: protecting, empowering and celebrating music creators" Neri’s advocacy for fair pay and rights protection is shaping a fairer future for music.

Last week, we hosted the inaugural Ivors Academy Summit, our new flagship event bringing together hundreds of songwriters, composers and industry professionals for a day of empowering conversations and essential advice on the business of making music.

Yesterday, Adam, Larry, The Edge and Bono were inducted into The Fellowship of The Ivors Academy 🏆 Watch their acceptance speeches from The Ivors 2025. #TheIvors #IvorNovelloAwards #IvorsAcademy #U2

🏆 The Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of The Year with Amazon Music goes to Charli xcx 🏆

🏆 The Special International Ivor Novello Award goes to Brandon Flowers🏆

🏆 The Visionary Award with Amazon Music goes to Self Esteem

🏆 The Ivor Novello Award for Best Original Video Game Score goes to Farewell North composed by John Konsolakis

🏆 The Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically goes to Mine written by Orla Gartland

🏆 The Ivor Novello Award for Most Performed Work with @prsformusic.bsky.social goes to Stargazing written by Peter Fenn, Jesse Fink and Myles Smith

🏆 The Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song goes to Circumnavigating Georgia written by Sans Soucis

🏆 The Ivor Novello Award for Best Original Film Score goes to The Substance composed by Raffertie

🏆 The Ivor Novello Award for Best Album goes to WHO AM I written by Berwyn @sonymusicpub.bsky.social

🏆 The Ivors Rising Star Award with Amazon Music goes to Lola Young

🏆 The Ivor Novello Award for Best Television Soundtrack goes to True Detective: Night Country composed by Vince Pope 🏆

🏆 The Ivor Novello Music Icon Award with @prsformusic.bsky.social goes to Robbie Williams

81 YEARS IN THE MAKING – A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE IVORS ACADEMY To kick off Ivors Week, we’ve launched something big. We’re proud to unveil a new brand, a new website and a new membership offer that makes it easier than ever to be part of The Ivors Academy. ivorsacademy.com/news/free-me...

Bloc Party to be honoured with an Ivor Novello Award for their Outstanding Song Collection This award recognises the pioneering indie-rock band’s exceptional songwriting ability and lasting legacy throughout their 25-year career.

With just two weeks to go, we’re thrilled to confirm that Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem, will join Guy Garvey for a headline conversation at the flagship Ivors Academy Summit. 🎟️ Don't miss out - book your tickets now. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ivors-...

@prsformusic.bsky.social members, this is your final chance to vote for who represents you on their Members’ Council. Our Chair, @automatom.bsky.social , is standing for re-election. He’s the only Ivors Academy Board Director or Senator on the ballot. 🗳 Voting closes 5pm BST, Monday 6 May.

The Ivors Academy Summit programme is now live. Taking place during Ivors Week, this flagship event brings together leading voices to empower songwriters, composers, and music industry professionals.

The nominations for The Ivors 2025 are here 🎉 This Wednesday we celebrated this year’s nominees at the Groucho Club. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us, and congratulations to all of our nominees, whose songwriting and composing lit up 2024. 📖 See the full list of nominees here 👇

The wait is almost over ⌛️ We’re announcing the nominations for The Ivors with Amazon Music 2025 tomorrow, 23 April at 5pm BST. 🎉 Join us on our socials to discover the nominees across all eight categories. #TheIvors #Ivors2025 #awards #musicindustry #musicnews #amazonmusic

Ahead of the 70th edition of The Ivors, our CEO @robertoneri.bsky.social speaks to Music Week about the Academy’s mission to protect, empower and celebrate songwriters and composers. 🎙️ Read the full interview in the latest issue of Music Week 👇 #theivorsacademy #supportingsongwriters

We’ve extended the deadline for responses to 12.00 on 14 April. Your input will help us advocate for a stronger, more inclusive future for music in the UK. Respond here 👇 www.surveymonkey.com/r/WR67QDN

Cardiff University is planning to close its School of Music This has sparked huge concern across the music and education sectors, and for good reason. In response, we have written to the president and vice-chancellor urging them to reconsider.

The Ivors Academy Summit is about giving songwriters and composers the knowledge and options to make the right choices for their careers. Our speakers are leaders in music rights, tech, wellbeing and creator advocacy.

Arts Council England is under review and we want to make sure songwriters and composers are heard. Take our short survey by 11 April to share your experience and help shape a stronger future for music in the UK. (1/4)

We’re pleased to announce the promotion of Paul Mortimer to Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager at The Ivors Academy. Read more here 👇 ivorsacademy.com/news/the-ivo...

We've revealed the speaker line-up for our first-ever Ivors Academy Summit, 20 May at BFI IMAX London. 🎧 Expect sessions exploring the biggest forces shaping music today, from royalties and rights management to mental health, creator advocacy and the rise of AI. 🎟️ Tickets: bit.ly/42fbVz9

We had an incredible time hosting a reception for screen composers at the first-ever London Soundtrack Festival last Saturday, just before the Gala Concert honouring Howard Shore and his iconic scores including "The Lord of the Rings".

Our CEO @robertoneri.bsky.social spoke to @billboard.com about the UK government’s Spring Statement. Read the full story here 👇 www.billboard.com/pro/uk-gover... #musicindustry #ukmusic #bbc #artscouncil #springstatement #billboard #musicnews #culturematters

Today we’re celebrating 100 years since the birth of Pierre Boulez, French composer, conductor, writer and Fellow of The Ivors Academy 🎼 A true pioneer, Boulez helped shape the sound of post-war classical music and left a towering legacy that still inspires 🎻

We get it, surveys aren’t the most exciting thing. But this one will help shape the future of the music industry. @ukmusic.bsky.social's 2025 economic survey takes just 10 minutes and your answers help us fight for better support for music creators. @robertoneri.bsky.social

U2 to receive songwriting’s highest honour: Fellowship of The Ivors Academy 🏆 Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. make history as the first Irish songwriters inducted into the Fellowship of The Ivors Academy, the highest accolade the Academy bestows. ✍️

🎤 Introducing the first speaker for The Ivors Academy Summit – David Israelite , President and CEO of the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA).

📢 Nominations are now open and tickets are on sale for The Ivors Academy Honours 2025! On 2nd October 2025, we’ll celebrate the champions of songwriters and composers at the InterContinental London Park Lane.

Applications are now open for Co-Pilot, a mentoring programme in partnership with Help Musicians and The Ivors Academy. Songwriters and composers can gain access to tailored mentoring to help navigate the music industry. Visit this link to learn more and apply today! 🎶👇 #Songwriters #Composers

Are you getting all of your streaming royalties? Join the Council of Music Makers today, 25th February at 5pm, for a free webinar open to all. Learn how to navigate the new UK Transparency Code and take control of your earnings. Sign up now here 👇 #MusicIndustry #MusicBusiness #MusicCreators

The UK’s world-leading copyright laws are under threat. That’s why The Ivors Academy stands with the Creative Rights in AI Coalition and the Make It Fair campaign, calling for transparency and fair compensation for creators.

Funding your music career can feel out of reach, but it doesn’t have to be. If you've ever wondered where to find music grants, what makes an application stand out, or whether you even qualify, this webinar is for you. 📅 25th February, 14:00 - 15:00 🎤 Exclusive to Ivors Academy members 👇 Sign up

Ivors Academy members – win a SONOS Arc Soundbar with Dolby Atmos! 🎶 We’re partnering with Dolby to gather insights from our members, and as a thank you, one participant will be randomly selected to win a SONOS Arc Soundbar worth £999.

When you have a platform, it’s not just about sharing music—it’s about sharing what you stand for. #MusicCommunity #IndependentArtists #SocialImpact #Songwriters #MusicInspiration #ContentCreators #MusicPlatform

🚨 AI is threatening the livelihood of music creators and it's time to speak up. 🚨 The UK government is considering changes to copyright law that could allow AI companies to use your work without permission or payment. ⏳ It only takes a few minutes to make a difference. (1/2)

For songwriters and composers, navigating today’s music industry isn’t just about creativity, it’s about ownership, opportunity, and adaptation. That’s why we’re launching The Ivors Academy Summit on Tuesday 20th May at BFI IMAX, London. #Songwriters #Composers #MusicPublishing

Our CEO @robertoneri.bsky.social spoke with BBC Newsbeat about the ongoing conversation around Chappell Roan’s GRAMMYs speech—and why fair pay for songwriters and composers can’t be ignored any longer. 🎥 Watch, share, and help spread the message. #MusicIndustry #FairPayForSongwriters

Ahead of today’s meeting with the UK government and @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social, Minister for the Creative Industries and Arts, we are highlighting the growing challenges songwriters and composers face in earning a sustainable income. Read the full story here 👇 ivorsacademy.com/news/the-ivo...

Songwriting isn’t about constant output, it’s about sustaining creativity. Taking breaks isn’t a luxury, it’s essential. Kal Lavelle shares why stepping back can protect your mental health and help you stay inspired. #songwriting #creativity #mentalhealth #musicindustry #musiccareers #wellbeing