The Ivors Academy

Fellowship is the highest honour that the Academy bestows, recognising excellence in the art and craft of music creation. Joining a roster of songwriting greats, we are delighted to welcome @springsteen to The Ivors Academy as our Fellow 🏆 Bruce Springsteen is officially the first international songwriter to become a Fellow and receives a dedicated Ivor Novello Award. He was inducted into Fellowship by @paulmccartney , our first Ivors Academy Fellow. #TheIvors 📷 Photographer: Hogan Media

Your music career doesn't have to be a solo journey! 🎸🎤 Did you know that The Ivors Academy is a thriving community dedicated to supporting, protecting and championing music creators in the UK? 🇬🇧 We support songwriters and composers at every stage, providing mentorship, industry connections, resources, and a powerful voice for your rights. 💪 Swipe to learn more! 👉 #theivorsacademy #ukmusic #musicianlife #mentorship #songwriter #composer #music #musiccommunity #supportingsongwriters #careerdevelopment #musicbiz

We’re incredibly proud to see Rising Star Award with @amazonmusic winners and nominees shining at @glastofest last week! ✨ 2023 Rising Star Winner @victoriacanal performed “Paradise” with @coldplay during their headline set in a stunning moment. ✨ 2024 Rising Star Winner @masterpeaceldn took the stage with The Streets and legend @mikeskinnerltd 🙌🏼What an incredible combination. ✨ 2023 Rising Star Nominee @venbee.music made her second consecutive Glastonbury appearance, thrilling the crowd once again. ✨ 2021 Rising Star Nominee @rachelchinouriri delivered an uplifting performance at the Other Stage on Sunday, leaving us in awe. 🌟 Could you be our next Rising Star? All five nominees receive a year of tailored support from us and Amazon Music. If you’re aged 18-24 and a member of The Ivors Academy, you can submit your music for the Rising Star Award. Young songwriters and composers can become an Ivors Academy member at a discounted rate, with bursaries available for those facing financial barriers. Get your career underway with mentoring, networking, opportunities and resources to understand the music industry. Entries for The Ivors will open in December! 🌟 But you can become a member today! Visit the link in bio to find out more. 🔗 #VictoriaCanal #Coldplay #MasterPeace #MikeSkinner #TheStreets #Venbee #RachelChinouriri #Glastnobury #GlastnoburyFestival #Glastnobury2024 #IvorNovelloAwards #TheIvors #RisingStar

We’ve just released interviews with the winners of The Ivors with Amazon Music 2024 on our YouTube channel! ⭐️   One of the interviews is with @raye , the winner of Songwriter of The Year with @amazonmusic at The Ivors 2024.   RAYE used every opportunity during the night to advocate for songwriters. Over 3 million people have watched her acceptance speech, showing the importance of standing up for the rights and value of songwriters. 🎤✨   She recently released “Genesis,” a 7-minute songwriting masterpiece that highlights her exceptional talent as a songwriter. 🎶🌟   We are incredibly proud that RAYE is a member of The Ivors Academy, championing and inspiring songwriters around the world. 🌍🙌 Join us and become a member of The Ivors Academy 🙌🏻 find out more via a link in our bio 🔗   #Raye #SongwriterOfTheYear #TheIvors2024 #Genesis #Songwriting #MusicInspiration #ChampioningCreativity #Inspiration #MusicCommunity

The Ivors Academy is a champion for songwriters and composers of all backgrounds, dedicated to building a more equitable and inclusive music industry. 🌈🎶  But it’s more than just advocacy – it’s about fostering community, connection, and empowerment.   Meet Will, a talented composer, chair of The Ivors Academy’s LGBTQI+ council and a member of the Academy staff team coordinating all councils. ✨ He shares his personal journey of navigating the music world as a queer creative, highlighting the importance of finding safe spaces where authenticity thrives. The council is a testament to this need, offering support and resources to all LGBTQI+ members and allies.   Join Will and countless others in advocating for change, discovering new opportunities, and celebrating the power of diverse voices in music. Discover how to join our vibrant community – the link is in our bio 🔗   P.S. The beautiful music in this video is an original composition by Will himself! 🎶   #IvorsAcademy #LGBTQIA #LGBT #PrideMonth #Songwriters #Composers #RepresentationMatters #Community #Ally

Understanding contracts is essential if you want to be successful in the music industry. If you’re an Ivors Academy member, you can join us for a free Contract Fundamentals Webinar on Tuesday 25th June to get to grips with music industry agreements and how they help protect your work and your career. Music industry lawyer Charlie Phillips will share valuable information and answer your questions. 🎤 If you’re not a member and would like to attend this webinar, become a member today – link in our bio. 🔗 #MusicIndustryContracts #MusicLaw #MusicIndustryTips #MusicCareer #IndependentArtist #MusicProducer #songwriter #Composer #Musician #DIYMusician #MusicBusiness #artistdevelopment

What does it mean to win an Ivor Novello Award? 🏆 Composers Brett Dean, @josephinestephenson_ , and @dobrinka_tabakova reveal why this prestigious award holds such significance.   The Ivors Classical Awards 2024 are open for entries! 🎉 Submit your work by 5:00 PM on July 8th, 2024. 📅   We welcome entries across eight award categories, celebrating chamber, choral, orchestral compositions, stage works, community/participation projects, and sound art. 🎼🎭   To be eligible, composers and sound artists must be British, Irish, or UK resident.   Classical compositions must have had their first UK public performance, and works of sound art their first UK public presentation, between 1st April 2023 and 31st March 2024. 🗓️   This includes live concerts, live-streamed concerts, broadcasts, and appearances on a commercial recording if the music was made accessible to the UK public for the first time. 🎧🎤   Find the full entry requirements and all the details you need via link in bio. 🔍 #composer #composition #classicalmusic #classical #ivornovelloawards #composersofinstagram

UK Music releases 2024 Workforce Diversity Survey, providing a snapshot of diversity and inclusion in the music industry. 📈 Check out the key findings and recommendations for a more equitable future. ✨ Tap the link in bio to access the full report! #diversityinmusic #musicindustry #UKmusic

We’re proud to see members of our community recognised in The King’s Birthday 2024 Honours List. 🎉 Congratulations to Sir John Rutter, Rebecca Ferguson MBE, and Simon Le Bon MBE for their outstanding contributions to music and the industry. 🎶🌟 #IvorsAcademy #MusicHonours #Knighthood #MBE #JohnRutter #RebeccaFerguson #SimonLeBon #MusicIndustry

@charli_xcx took home the Visionary Award with @amazonmusicuk at last year’s Ivors. This week, Charli XCX once again proved why she’s considered one of the most visionary artists of our era. Her new album, “brat,” took the internet by storm. Bold, creative, vulnerable, and experimental, it’s a cornerstone of a new cultural movement, proving Charli XCX’s ability to be always two steps ahead. #CharliXCX #brat #newmusic #TheIvors

The iconic moment our Chair @automatoms introduced the one and only @paulmccartney to induct @springsteen into Ivors Academy Fellowship, the first international songwriter to receive the highest honour we bestow. A night we won’t forget! Thumbnail photo by @jillfurmanovsky 📸 #TheIvors #IvorNovelloAwards #RockandRollHistory #McCartney

Can’t believe it’s been almost two weeks since The Ivors with @amazonmusic 2024! ✨ Legendary photographer @jillfurmanovsky captured the magic, reminding us of the incredible legacy of songwriting and composing. 🎶 #TheIvors #IvorNovelloAwards