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24/08/2026

The secret to creative brilliance? Ivor Novello Award winner Anoushka Shankar reflects on the importance of creating without fear or self-censorship – and how giving yourself the freedom to explore even the “stupid” ideas can allow brilliance.

Anoushka was recognised with the Innovation Award last year. The newly launched Ivors Composer Awards celebrate creative excellence in composing across all genres and disciplines, including jazz, sound art, classical, electronic, media and many more.

Join us on 17 November to celebrate this year’s outstanding composers. Tickets are now on sale for The Ivors Composer Awards: https://awardsentry.ivorsacademy.com/entrant/index.php Professional members receive 50% off tickets, and all nominees will be hosted at the event.

Want to empower your career in composition? Early bird tickets are now on sale for The Ivors Academy Composer Summit (18 November): https://ivorsacademy.com/event/the-ivors-academy-composer-summit-2026/

Introducing The Ivors Academy Composer Summit 2026 - a new annual event empowering composers across all genres and disci...
20/08/2026

Introducing The Ivors Academy Composer Summit 2026 - a new annual event empowering composers across all genres and disciplines with practical knowledge, creative inspiration and meaningful connections.

As a key moment in Ivors Composer Week, the Summit brings together composers working across orchestral, chamber and choral music, jazz, electronic music, film, television, video games and interdisciplinary performance.

Whether you’re emerging or established, join us at the Summit to develop your craft, exchange ideas, discover new perspectives and connect with fellow composers and influential figures from across music, culture and the creative industries.

Limited early bird tickets are now on sale: https://ivorsacademy.com/event/the-ivors-academy-composer-summit-2026/

We are committed to making the Composer Summit as accessible as possible. If financial circumstances may prevent you from attending, members can email [email protected] to discuss ticket support options.

19/08/2026

Cellist, singer, composer and Ivors Academy Senator introduces the first Ivors Academy Composer Summit.

Taking place as a key moment in Ivors Composer Week, the new annual Summit is for composers at every stage of their careers and across all genres and disciplines - from orchestral, chamber and choral music to jazz, electronic music, film, television, video games and interdisciplinary performance.

Expect practical sessions, conversations and opportunities to connect, exploring the questions shaping composition today and helping composers develop their craft, careers and creative practice.

Speaker announcements are coming soon 👀

🎟️ Limited early bird tickets are now on sale.

Don't miss out, book your ticket: https://ivorsacademy.com/event/the-ivors-academy-composer-summit-2026/

We are committed to making the Composer Summit as accessible as possible. If financial circumstances may prevent you from attending, members can email [email protected] to discuss ticket support options.

18/08/2026

Is the biggest publishing advance really the best deal?

The right publishing deal can support your career. The wrong one can limit it. In this clip from The Ivors Academy Summit, Bea Koramblyum, Global Head of Business Affairs and VP of Business Development at Downtown Music Publishing why a bigger advance isn’t always a better deal – and how advances, recoupment and the interests of those around you can affect what a deal really means for your career.

This conversation helped update our Knowledge Toolkit, a free resource giving songwriters and composers the knowledge and confidence to navigate the music industry.

This week we’re exploring publishing partners and deals, including:
• Self-publishing
• Deal types
• Advances and recoupment
• Key contract terms

Join The Ivors Academy for free and access the Knowledge Toolkit: https://members.ivorsacademy.com/discovery-membership/

13/08/2026

The life admin that helps you get paid.

Keeping your contact, bank and song data up to date might feel like basic admin, but it’s essential to making sure the royalties you’re owed reach you.

In this clip from The Ivors Academy Summit, John Mottram, Chief Strategy, Communications and Public Affairs Officer at , explains why building these simple checks into your regular life admin can make a real difference.

This conversation helped update our Knowledge Toolkit, a free resource giving songwriters and composers the knowledge and confidence to navigate the music industry.

This week we’re exploring collecting societies, including:

• UK collecting societies
• US collecting societies
• International collections
• How streaming royalties are processed
• Earning internationally

Join The Ivors Academy for free and access the Knowledge Toolkit: https://members.ivorsacademy.com/knowledge-toolkit/

11/08/2026

’s beautiful performance of ‘Born To Be Alive’, written by Bea, Josephine Vander West, Anthony Vander West and Richard Boardman, at The Ivors Academy Summer Party. 🎶
 
At this year’s Ivors Academy Summer Party, Bea, James Emmanuel and LULU. took to the stage to celebrate our community of songwriters and composers.
 
Watch all three performances on our YouTube channel via the link in our bio.
 
Become an Ivors Academy member to access events throughout the year. Start your membership for free today and join a community that’s protecting, empowering and celebrating your career as a songwriter or composer.
 
🔗 Links in bio to watch and join for free.
 

10/08/2026

’s showstopping performance of ‘Brothers and Sisters’, written by James Emmanuel and Ross Hamilton, at The Ivors Academy Summer Party 🎶.
 
At this year’s Ivors Academy Summer Party, James, and took to the stage to celebrate our community of songwriters and composers.
 
Watch all three performances on our YouTube channel via the link in our bio.
 
Become an Ivors Academy member to access events throughout the year. Start your membership for free today and join a community that’s protecting, empowering and celebrating your career as a songwriter or composer.
 
🔗 Links in bio to watch and join for free.
 

07/08/2026

s incredible performance of À Bientôt, written by LULU. (Lulu Ayodele), at The Ivors Academy Summer Party.

At this year’s Ivors Academy Summer Party, , LULU. and took to the stage to celebrate our community of songwriters, composers and music creators.

Watch the full performance on our YouTube channel.

Become an Ivors Academy member to access events throughout the year, or start your membership for free today and join a community that’s protecting, empowering and celebrating your career as a songwriter or compose: https://members.ivorsacademy.com/discovery-membership/

06/08/2026

Songwriters and composers deserve better.

At our Summer Party, Chair of The Ivors Academy Tom Gray () spoke about why songwriters and composers deserve to be recognised, respected and fairly rewarded for the music they create.

That’s why The Ivors Academy exists.

We protect your rights through campaigning and advocacy, empower your career with expert knowledge, opportunities and community, and celebrate your craft and achievements.

Every new member strengthens our collective voice and helps shape a fairer future for music creators.

If you’re a songwriter or composer, you can now join The Ivors Academy for free from anywhere in the world 🌍 - join today: https://members.ivorsacademy.com/discovery-membership/

04/08/2026

Your lyrics are one of your most powerful marketing tools.

In this clip from The Ivors Academy Summit, singer-songwriter and Sales Manager, Musixmatch Pro and Partner Solutions at Musixmatch, Cari Qoyeser, explains why uploading your lyrics before release is one of the simplest ways to give your music the best possible start.

This conversation helped update our Knowledge Toolkit, a free resource that gives songwriters and composers the knowledge and confidence to navigate the music industry.

This week we’re exploring royalties and revenue streams, including:
• Income sources
• Digital streaming royalties
• Social media
• Sync licensing
• The business of lyrics

Join The Ivors Academy for free and access the Knowledge Toolkit🔗: https://ivorsacademy.com/knowledge-toolkit/

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