\n\tOlivia Dean,<\/a> Wolf Alice<\/a>, Lola Young<\/a> and Coldplay<\/a> are among the nominees for the 2026 Ivor Novello <\/a>Awards.<\/p>\n \n\tThe annual ceremony recognizes and honors songwriters from across the U.K. music industry. 2026\u2019s ceremony will take place in London on May 21 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House hotel. Presented by The Ivors Academy, one of the largest professional associations for music writers in Europe, the prizes are judged by songwriters and composers.<\/p>\n \n\tDean is a first-time nominee at the Ivors, with The Art of Loving<\/em> nominated in the best album category and hit single \u201cMan I Need\u201d nominated in the PRS\u2019 most performed work category.<\/p>\n \n\tWolf Alice and Jacob Alon also both score two nominations across the categories, as does Self Esteem with her co-writer Johan Hugo, and Kae Tempest with his collaborator Fraser T Smith.<\/p>\n \n\tThe best album category will be competed by Dean\u2019s LP, Jim Legxacy\u2019s Black British Music,<\/em> CMAT\u2019s Euro-Country<\/em>, Wolf Alice\u2019s The Clearing<\/em> and Lily Allen\u2019s West End Girl<\/em>. In 2025, Trinidadian rapper BERWYN collected the prize for his debut LP Who Am I<\/em>.<\/p>\n \n\tSongs by Gorillaz, Little Simz, Self Esteem and two by Kae Tempest will juke it out for the best contemporary song title. In the best song musically and lyrically category \u2013 which celebrates a song that demonstrates exceptional songwriting craft and original creativity \u2013 tracks by Jacob Alon, Florence + The Machine, Self Esteem, Wolf Alice and Sugababes will compete for the title.<\/p>\n \n\tPRS\u2019 most performed work prize is awarded to the songs that \u201cresonated with the public in 2025\u201d and which received the \u201cmost broadcast, online and general performances, according to the relevant data supplied\u201d to the collecting society.\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tSongs competing in that field are \u201cMan I Need\u201d by Olivia Dean; \u201cMessy\u201d by Lola Young; \u201cStargazing\u201d by Myles Smith; \u201cThe Days\u201d by Chrystal; and \u201cViva La Vida\u201d by Coldplay. The latter received a boost following the conclusion of the band\u2019s Music of the Spheres world tour<\/a> and its 10-night residency at Wembley Stadium.<\/p>\n \n\tJacob Alon, Skye Newman, Kwan, Chloe Qisha and Divorce are all nominated for the rising star trophy. At the 2026 BRITs in February, both Alon and Newman were nominated for the equivalent Critics\u2019 Choice, with the former collecting the prize.<\/p>\n \n\tElsewhere scores for film and television will also compete in their own categories. 61 individual British and Irish songwriters are recognized in total, with 34 doing so for the first time.<\/p>\n \n\tFirst awarded in 1956, previous winners include Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, David Bowie, Adele, RAYE, Bruce Springsteen, Brian Wilson, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, Lana Del Rey, Lou Reed and Elton John. In 2025, U2 was recognized<\/a> with the highest honor and inducted into the Academy Fellowship.<\/p>\n \n\tThe Ivors have also confirmed that a number of songwriters will be recognised with the Gift of the Academy prize in honor of their lasting contributions to music. These prizes will be revealed on the night.<\/p>\n \n\tSee the full list of nominees below.<\/p>\n \n\tBlack British Music<\/em>, <\/strong>written by Jim Legxacy and Joe Stanley, performed by Jim Legxacy. Published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing and Kobalt Music Publishing<\/p>\n \n\tEuro-Country,<\/em> written and performed by CMAT. Published in the UK by BMG Rights Management UK.<\/p>\n \n\tThe Art of Loving<\/em>, written by Olivia Dean, Bastian Langebaek and Max Wolfgang, performed by Olivia Dean. Published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing obo Goldfish Records and Kobalt Music Publishing obo Alveron Music.<\/p>\n \n\tThe Clearing<\/em>, written by Joff Oddie and Ellie Rowsell, performed by Wolf Alice. Published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing.<\/p>\n \n\tWest End Girl,<\/em> written by Lily Allen, Chloe Angelides, Kito and Blue May, performed by Lily Allen. Published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing obo Chloe Angelides Publishing-Where Da Kasz At and BMG Rights Management UK.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cDamascus,\u201d written by Damon Albarn, Yasiin Bey and Omar Souleyman performed by Gorillaz feat. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey. Music published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing, Pop-Up Music Publishing and Domino Publishing Company\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cFree,\u201d written by Alex Bonfanti, Miles Clinton James and Little Simz performed by Little Simz. Music published in the UK by Universal Music Publishing and Sony Music Publishing<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cI Do and I Don\u2019t Care,\u201d written by Johan Hugo and Self Esteem performed by Self Esteem. Music published in the UK by Warner Chappell Music and Reservoir Media Management obo Blue Raincoat Music Publishing<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cI Stand on The Line,\u201d written by Fraser T Smith and Kae Tempest performed by Kae Tempest. Music published in the UK by Warner Chappell Music and Domino Publishing Company<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cKnow Yourself,\u201d written by Tom Rowlands, Fraser T Smith and Kae Tempest performed by Kae Tempest. Music published in the UK by BMG Rights Management UK, Warner Chappell Music and Domino Publishing Company<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cDon\u2019t Fall Asleep,\u201d written and performed by Jacob Alon. Music published in the UK by Concord Music Publishing.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cEverybody Scream,\u201d written by Mark Bowen, Mitski and Florence Welch, performed by Florence + The Machine. Music published in the UK by Kobalt Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music obo Songs by Mitski Publishing and Universal Music Publishing obo Florence + The Machine Ltd.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cFocus is Power,\u201d written by Johan Hugo, Self Esteem and Jacob Vetter, performed by Self Esteem. Music published in the UK by Warner Chappell Music, Reservoir Media Management obo Blue Raincoat Music Publishing and Kobalt Music Publishing obo TruSauce Pub Co.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cThe Sofa,\u201d written by Ellie Rowsell, performed by Wolf Alice. Music published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cWeeds,\u201d written by Tove Burman, Anya Jones and Jon Shave, performed by Sugababes. Music published in the UK by Warner Chappell Music obo MXM Music and Kobalt Music Publishing obo Spirit Music Group.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cMan I Need,\u201d written by Olivia Dean, Tobias Jesso Jr. and Zach Nahome, performed by Olivia Dean. Music published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing and Concord Music Publishing<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cMessy,\u201d written and performed by Lola Young. Music published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cStargazing,\u201d written by Peter Fenn, Jesse Fink and Myles Smith, performed by Myles Smith. Music published in the UK by Kobalt Music Publishing obo Songs by 308 Publishing-Where Da Kasz At, Lyric Global Copyright Services Crescendo obo Arcade Artists Publishing-Jesse Fink Publishing-Spirit One Music Crescendo and Sony Music Publishing<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cThe Days,\u201d written and performed by Chrystal. Music published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cViva La Vida,\u201d written by Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion and Chris Martin, performed by Coldplay. Music published in the UK by Universal Music Publishing<\/p>\n \n\tChloe Qisha<\/p>\n \n\tDivorce (Tiger Cohen-Towell, Felix Mackenzie-Barrow, Adam Peter-Smith and Kasper Sandstr\u00f8m)<\/p>\n \n\tJacob Alon<\/p>\n \n\tKwn\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tSkye Newman<\/p>\n \n\tBugonia<\/em>, composed by Jerskin Fendrix. Music published in the UK by Universal\/MCA Music Ltd obo Focus-Gramercy Music.<\/p>\n \n\tDragonfly<\/em>, composed by Raffertie. Music published in the UK by Universal Music Publishing.<\/p>\n \n\tNosferatu<\/em>, composed by Robin Carolan. Music published in the UK by Universal\/MCA Music Ltd obo Focus-Gramercy Music.<\/p>\n \n\tTestimony<\/em>, composed by Tom Hodge. Music published in the UK by Bucks Music Group obo Rocliffe Ltd.<\/p>\n \n\tThe Brutalist<\/em>, composed by Daniel Blumberg. Music published in the UK by Warner Chappell Music.<\/p>\n \n\tAdolescence<\/em>, <\/strong>composed by Aaron May and David Ridley. Music published in the UK by BMG Rights Management UK obo Maisie Anthems<\/p>\n \n\tLazarus<\/em>, composed by Sarah Warne. Music published in the UK by Universal\/MCA Music Ltd obo Amazon Content Services.<\/p>\n \n\tSummerwater<\/em>, composed by Gazelle Twin. Music published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing and District 6 Music Publishing Ltd.<\/p>\n \n\tThis City is Ours<\/em>, composed by Rael Jones. Music published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing obo Twenty Fifteen Avenue Music Inc.<\/p>\n \n\tTrespasses<\/em>, composed by David Holmes and Brian Irvine. Music published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing obo All3media International.<\/p>\n\n\t\tBest album<\/strong>\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\tBest contemporary song<\/strong>\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\tBest song musically and lyrically<\/strong>\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\tPRS For Music most performed work<\/strong>\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\tRising star with Amazon Music<\/strong>\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\tBest original film score<\/strong>\t<\/h2>\n
\n\t\tBest television soundtrack<\/strong>\t<\/h2>\n
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