The 70th Ivor Novello Awards took place today at Grosvenor House in London, spotlighting the finest achievements in songwriting and screen composition. Organized by The Ivors Academy, the prestigious event honored 22 songwriters and composers across 14 categories. Charli XCX took home the coveted Songwriter of the Year award, following the success of her chart-topping 2024 album Brat, which debuted at No. 1 in the UK and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
Legendary Irish rock band U2—Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.—were inducted into the Ivors Academy Fellowship, the organization’s highest honor. Introduced by Ed Sheeran, the award recognizes U2’s extraordinary influence on global music and songwriting. They are the first Irish act ever to receive the distinction. Robbie Williams was awarded the PRS for Music Icon Award, celebrating his remarkable legacy as a solo artist and songwriter. Other notable winners include Lola Young and Brandon Flowers.
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Best Album
Who Am I — written and performed by BERWYN
Best Contemporary Song
“Circumnavigating Georgia” — written and performed by Sans Soucis
Best Song Musically and Lyrically
“Mine” — written and performed by Orla Gartland
PRS for Music Most Performed Work
“Stargazing” — written by Peter Fenn, Jesse Fink, and Myles Smith
Performed by Myles Smith
Rising Star Award with Amazon Music
Lola Young
Best Original Film Score
The Substance — composed by Raffertie
Best Original Video Game Score
Farewell North — composed by John Konsolakis
Best Television Soundtrack
True Detective: Night Country — composed by Vince Pope
Academy Fellowship
U2 — Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr.
Outstanding Song Collection
Bloc Party — Kele Okereke, Russell Lissack, Gordon Moakes, and Matt Tong
PRS for Music Icon Award
Robbie Williams
Songwriter of the Year with Amazon Music
Charli XCX
Special International Award
Brandon Flowers
Visionary Award with Amazon Music
Self Esteem
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