Overview
- The Ivors took place Thursday at Grosvenor House in London, where The Ivors Academy published its winners list and handed out peer‑judged prizes across songwriting and screen composing.
- Elton John received an Ivors Academy honour and was announced as the Academy’s first‑ever president, a new role meant to represent and champion songwriters and composers.
- The Academy awarded fellowships to the late George Michael and to Thom Yorke, its highest honour that recognises long careers of influence in songwriting.
- Major competitive winners included Sam Fender (Songwriter of the Year), Jacob Alon (Best Song Musically & Lyrically and Rising Star), CMAT (Best Album), Lola Young (Most Performed Work) and Rosalía (International Songwriter of the Year).
- The Ivors, first presented in 1956 and judged by panels of songwriters and composers, combine peer recognition with industry honours and the new presidency could strengthen advocacy for creators’ rights and global visibility.