Ivor Academy Confirm Nominations For The Ivors With Apple Music
The winners will be announced on September 2nd...
*Ivor Academy* have confirmed the nominations for this year's *The Ivors with Apple Music*.
The competition works on the heritage of the Ivor Novello Awards, a music industry ceremony that celebrates excellence in songwriting.
The full winners will be announced on September 2nd, with the competition using seven categories for songs, albums, film, television and video game scores.
35 individual writers are recognised across the nominations, ranging from Sam Smith and Jimmy Napes through to Little Simz, Sam Fender, and BRIT hero Dave.
Crispin Hunt, Chair of The Ivors Academy said:
“Our judges have recognised extraordinary works that reflect on all aspects of the human experience and demonstrate the power and importance of music, in all its forms. Everything begins with the creativity of the songwriter or composer, and this is the building block on which our industry rests. That is why these awards are so important because they celebrate this craft and talent. It is also fantastic to see nearly half of those recognised today nominated for an Ivor Novello Award for the very first time. Congratulations to everyone.”
The Ivors 2020 Nominations are:
*Best Album *
Ghosteen - Written by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis Performed by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Published in the UK by Kobalt Music Publishing.
Grey Area - Written by Inflo and Little Simz Performed by Little Simz. Published in the UK by Universal Music Publishing.
The Book of Traps and Lessons - Written by Dan Carey and Kate Tempest Performed by Kate Tempest. Published in the UK by Warner Chappell Music and Domino Publishing Company.
*Best Contemporary Song *
Black - Written by Dave and Fraser T Smith Performed by Dave. Published in the UK by Warner Chappell Music and Kobalt Music Publishing.
Firesmoke - Written by Dan Carey and Kate Tempest Performed by Kate Tempest. Published in the UK by Warner Chappell Music and Domino Publishing Company.
Must Be - Written by JAE5 and J Hus Performed by J Hus. Published in the UK by Black Butter Music Publishing – Kobalt Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music.
*Best Original Film Score *
For Sama - Composed by Nainita Desai Published in the UK by Manners McDade Music Publishing. Midsommar - Composed by Bobby Krlic Published in the UK by Kobalt Music Publishing. Monos - Composed by Mica Levi Published in the UK by Beggars Music.
*Best Original Video Game Score *
Arise: A Simple Story - Composed by David Garcia Diaz
Draugen - Composed by Simon Poole
Lost Ember - Composed by Dorian Behner, John Broomhall and Will Morton
*Best Song Musically and Lyrically *
Age of Anxiety- Written and performed by Jamie Cullum Published in the UK by Sentric Music Ltd.
Crown - Written by MJ Cole, Jimmy Napes and Stormzy Performed by Stormzy. Published in the UK by Warner Chappell Music and Downtown Music Publishing.
Dead Boys - Written and performed by Sam Fender Published in the UK by Kobalt Music Publishing.
*Best Television Soundtrack *
Euphoria - Composed by Labrinth Published in the UK by Universal Music Publishing.
Rise of the Nazis - Composed by Tom Hodge Published in the UK by BBC Studios Distribution Limited
obo 72 Films Limited – Universal Music Publishing and Leland Originals Publishing – Decca Publishing.
The Crown (Series 3) - Composed by Martin Phipps Published in the UK by Du Vinage Publishing and Sony/ATV Music Publishing. PRS for Music
*Most Performed Work*
Dancing with a Stranger - Written by Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Jimmy Napes and Sam Smith Performed by Sam Smith and Normani. Published in the UK by EMI Music Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, Stellar Songs - EMI Music Publishing and Naughty Words - Sony/ATV Music Publishing.
Giant - Written by Calvin Harris, Jamie Hartman, Rag ‘n’ Bone Man and Troy Miller Performed by Calvin Harris and Rag ‘n’ Bone Man. Published in the UK by EMI Music Publishing, Reservoir Reverb Music, Warner Chappell Music and Bucks Music Group.
Hold Me While You Wait - Written by Lewis Capaldi, Jamie N Commons and Jamie Hartman Performed by Lewis Capaldi. Published in the UK by BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing and Reservoir Reverb Music.
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Ivor Novello Award winners will be announced for the 65th year on September 2nd.
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