Overview
- The Ivors Academy, which announced the new ceremony Thursday, set the inaugural event for November 17, 2026 at Grosvenor House in London.
- Entries open on June 1, 2026 for works first heard by UK audiences, with eligibility limited to British, Irish, or UK‑resident composers.
- Categories will honor composition for film, television, and video games, and also recognize live performance, commercial recordings, and community projects.
- Winners will receive the Ivor Novello statuette, with decisions made by a panel of established composers and practitioners.
- The move builds on the Ivor Novello Awards launched in 1956 and follows years of game music recognition at the Ivors, including titles like Killzone 2 and Horizon Zero Dawn.