Sam Fender, Rosalía and Jacob Alon win Ivor Novello Awards
Summary
Sam Fender, Rosalía, and Jacob Alon won awards at the Ivor Novello Awards, which honor songwriting in the UK. Sir Elton John was named the Ivors Academy’s first-ever president and received a special award for his work supporting songwriters.Key Facts
- Sam Fender won Songwriter of the Year for his work in British music and storytelling.
- Rosalía received International Songwriter of the Year for her innovative album mixing different styles and languages.
- Jacob Alon won Best Song Musically and Lyrically for "Don't Fall Asleep" and was named Rising Star.
- Sir Elton John became the first president of the Ivors Academy and was honored for championing songwriters and creativity.
- Lily Allen received the Outstanding Song Collection award for her impactful music over two decades.
- DJ and producer Calvin Harris won the Music Icon Award for shaping modern dance and pop music.
- Artists highlighted the importance of diverse voices in songwriting and raised concerns about the impact of AI in music creation.
- The awards ceremony took place at London’s Grosvenor House.
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