The Ivors Academy

Exciting news! Our CEO, Roberto Neri, will be speaking at the Music Ally Publishing Summit 2024 on 10th October at Kings Place, London. 🎤    The session, chaired by Jane Dyball and featuring speakers from Sony Music Publishing, Amazon Music and ICE, will dive into topics about the relationship between streaming services, publishers and songwriters, how streaming revenues are shared and how songwriters can get a bigger share, and the impact of AI on the relationship between streaming, songwriters, publishers and fans.   With the global music industry at a pivotal point, this summit will offer insights into how technology, data, AI, and partnerships with streaming services are changing the landscape for publishers, songwriters, and composers. We're proud to represent the voice of our songwriter and composers members.💡

🚀 We’re hiring! At The Ivors Academy, we’re excited to announce that we are looking to fill two key positions: Head of Finance and Membership Operations Manager! If you’re passionate about making a difference in the music industry and want to join a team that champions, protects and empowers songwriters and composers, we’d love to hear from you. To learn more about these exciting roles and the application process, visit our website here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eG5Dxwch Know someone who might be a great fit? Please share this post with them! #Hiring #JobOpportunities #MusicIndustry #MusicIndustryJobs #FinanceJobs #MembershipManagement #TheIvorsAcademy #Songwriters #Composers #CareerOpportunity #TeamWork #NowHiring

We're so proud to see two-time Ivor Novello Award winner, Victoria Canal (2023 Rising Star with Amazon Music and 2024 Best Song Musically and Lyrically), featured on the cover of NME Magazine! 🎉👏🎶 https://lnkd.in/eDa3YcPH #VictoriaCanal #NME #TheIvors #IvorNovelloAwards #RisingStar

Wow, what an incredible day last week at Ireland Music Week! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who attended our panel and joined us at the mixer—it was amazing to connect with so many passionate songwriters and composers.   A special shout out to our brilliant panellists - JP McCorley, Winnie Ama, Jonny QUINN, Kal Lavelle and Iain Archer - for dropping invaluable knowledge and sparking some truly insightful conversations. Your expertise made all the difference! 🙌   Massive thanks to the All Ireland Council for curating such a dynamic panel, and to Ireland Music Week for having us and bringing the music community together.    #IrelandMusicWeek #MusicIndustry #SongwritingCommunity #IMW2024

Big Congratulations to Tareic Alphonse 🎉 The Ivors Academy’s Membership Manager, Tareic, has been named the final Richard Antwi Scholar and will receive full funding for the University of Westminster’s Music Business Management MA, plus a London Living Wage Stipend supported by Universal Music UK , Universal Publishing UK, Sony Music UK and Sony Music Publishing UK. Tareic shared: "I’m honoured to receive this scholarship and excited to use the skills and network I gain to help build a fairer, more inclusive music industry." Roberto Neri, CEO of The Ivors Academy, said: "We’re so proud of Tareic. His dedication to fostering change in the music industry is inspiring, and we’re excited to see how this opportunity propels him forward." Phil Antwi added: "Tareic embodies Richard’s vision for a fairer industry. We’re thrilled to welcome him into our community of scholars." The Richard Antwi Scholarship supports aspiring music executives from underrepresented communities, building a more inclusive and equitable music industry for future leaders. For more info, read the full article here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eukMiHku

The Ivors Academy are at Ireland Music Week! Hope to bump into you over the next few days - if you are in Dublin please join us for the Ivors Academy Panel & Member's Mixer tomorrow! It has been a pleasure working on this event with our All Ireland Council 🙌🇮🇪 Ivors Academy Panel: Celebrating the Songwriter Date: Thursday, 3rd October Time: 11:30 AM Venue: Lost Lane Main Room, Grafton St, Dublin Join us as we celebrate the art of songwriting with an exciting discussion featuring acclaimed and award-winning songwriters. Our panelists will share their unique journeys, creative processes, and insights into the songwriting craft. A IMW 2024 delegates pass is required for entry to this panel. Speakers: Iain Archer (Producer/Songwriter) Jonny Quinn (Snow Patrol/Polar Patrol Publishing) Kal Lavelle (Singer/Songwriter) Winnie Ama (Artist/Songwriter) JP McCorley (Producer/Songwriter) Ivors Academy Member Mixer Date: Thursday, 3rd October Time: 12:30 PM Venue: Hartys Bar, 44 Nassua Street, Dublin Join us for a special Ivors Academy Member Mixer during Ireland Music Week at Harty’s Bar, Dublin. No delegate pass is needed for this casual networking event, where you can connect with fellow members of the songwriting and composing community. We hope to see you there! If you are not a member join our amazing pool of Songwriters and Composers today - https://lnkd.in/edBFkd8U

Curious to learn more about collective licensing for songwriters and composers? 🎶 Join us for our members-only webinar at 4pm on Weds 2nd Oct, to dive into the world of collective licensing and discover how it impacts you! Here’s what you can expect from the session: 🎵 What is collective licensing? 💼 Who are the UK’s CMOs? 🔍 What areas of music-use do they license? 💡 How does this benefit songwriters and composers? The session will be led by music industry lawyer Charlie Phillips, who will guide you through the key topics and answer all your questions. Charlie is also the author of new educational guides for our members! 📚 🗓️ Free for members and available to watch on-demand. Not a member yet? Join today! Book your spot now 👉 https://lnkd.in/emKSi2uq 🎬 by Connie C. #CollectiveLicensing #MusicRights #Songwriters #Composers #IvorsAcademy #Royalties #RoyaltiesExplained #MusicIndustry #MusicIndustryTips #MusicBusiness #PRSforMusic #PPL #CMO #BehindTheSong #Webinar

🎶 Join us for a special mixer during Ireland Music Week at Harty's Bar in Dublin! 🍻 No delegate pass needed—just come by for some casual networking with fellow songwriters and composers. 🗓 Date: Thursday, 3rd October 🕛 Time: 12:30 PM 📍 Venue: Harty’s Bar, 44 Nassau St, Dublin We’ll also be hosting a panel earlier in the day at Lost Lane, 1 hour before the mixer. Don’t miss it! 👋 Visit this link for more info on our activities during Ireland Music Week! 👇 https://lnkd.in/ex-BzMAU #IrelandMusicWeek #Songwriters #Composers #IvorsAcademy #DublinEvents #MusicCommunity

Kickstart your songwriting career with The Ivors Academy’s event for early-career songwriters! 🎶✨ Join us at ICMP - The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance on 8th Oct for two panels with pro songwriters and industry experts Kal Lavelle, Matthew Whiteside and Wozzy Brewster, OBE FRSA sharing tips on turning your passion into revenue. You’ll get advice on navigating the challenges of the industry, from creative block to understanding royalties, and a chance to network with peers! 🤝 Hosted by Lea G and Jorj Sabio. 🗓️ 08 Oct 2024 | 18:00-21:00 📍 ICMP, Queen’s Park 🎟️ Free for Everyone Book your spot here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWUf4wDY #IvorsAcademy #Songwriters #MusicCareer #IndustryInsights #NetworkingEvent

⏳🗓️ The deadline to put yourself forward for election to The Ivors Academy members’ Senate has been extended to 4pm on Friday 4th October. To stand for election please fill in the online form.👇📝 https://lnkd.in/g92NsCfv The Senate provides vital insight and critical feedback which will influence thinking and help us to shape policy, campaigning, and public affairs activity on key issues such as Artificial Intelligence, creator remuneration, improving works data and identifiers, unfair commissioning practices, the future of public funding for the arts, and making the industry accessible to all. 🤖🎭🌍 By joining the Senate, you’ll be part of a vibrant consultation space that puts members’ views at the heart of The Ivors Academy. 🎶🗣️ Find out more about the Senate and the role of a Senator. If you need any help with your application, email membership@ivorsacademy.com ✉️ #IvorsAcademy #MusicCreators #Election #AI #MusicIndustry #PublicFunding #CreatorsRights #JoinTheSenate