Ivor Novello News

Having previously shared “Billy Goodbye,” the other new track from the compilation, “Curious” was also produced by Alex Kapranos, Julian Corrie and Stuart Price (Dua Lipa, Madonna, Pet Shop Boys) and is accompanied by a video directed by Andy Knowles. Watch the new music video now!

From the maker of the smash hit We've Got Each Other comes an epic and personal spectacle made by six people of Coventry, a local creative team and Orchestra of the Swan. As part of Coventry UK City of Culture, Symphony of Us will be performed live in Coventry Cathedral, supported by an original live composition from Ivor Novello Award-winning composer Daniel Fardon and played by the region's most established chamber orchestra.

Holly Humberstone has debuted her brand new single, “London Is Lonely,” the first release since the arrival of her sophomore EP, The Walls Are Way Too Thin last fall. Produced by long-time collaborator Rob Milton, the track is one of her most heartbreaking and poignant yet. Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

U.K.-based band Bear’s Den is set to release their fourth studio album, Blue Hours. Band members Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones once again team up with producer Ian Grimble on what is one of their most personal records to date. In conjunction, the band premieres “Spiders,” today, which follows the release of last year’s single, “All That You Are.”

Styles will kick off his colossal 32-city outing with three brand new stadium dates in the U.K. and a further four stadiums in Europe. Special guests include Mitski, Arlo Parks, Wolf Alice, and Koffee. His shows are packed with his global hit singles including Sign of the Times, Lights Up, Adore You, Watermelon Sugar and Kiwi.

News of the album comes with the release of its first single, “Jackie Down The Line” - replete with a video directed by Hugh Mulhern - as well as the band’s first North American tour dates since 2019. The band will give “Jackie Down The Line” its live performance debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday January 12th.

The song is accompanied by a video that is Newman’s directorial debut. Throughout the band’s career, Newman has been involved in developing the ideas of a number of alt-J videos, and now with “Hard Drive Gold”, he takes the full step up to directing. His partner, Darcy Wallace, who choreographed for both film and music videos co-directed the video.

As part of Coventry UK City of Culture, Symphony of Us will be performed live in Coventry Cathedral, supported by an original live composition from Ivor Novello Award-winning composer Daniel Fardon and played by the region’s most established chamber orchestra.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic announced today that Damon Albarn will play a rare, one-off U.S. concert in support of his recently released second solo album The Nearer the Fountain, More Pure the Stream Flows on January 24, 2022, at 8 p.m., at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

For his performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Albarn will perform on piano, accompanied by strings, playing songs from The Nearer the Fountain… alongside selections from his vast songbook of Blur, Gorillaz, The Good, The Bad & The Queen and various solo and collaborative works.

The Ivors Academy revealed the winners of 10 Ivor Novello Awards at The Ivors Composer Awards 2021, celebrating music by composers writing for classical, jazz and sound art. The winners were announced during a ceremony hosted by BBC Radio 3's Tom Service and Sara Mohr-Pietsch at the British Museum.

Mercury KX today released the original motion picture soundtrack to Spencer, the highly anticipated new film from director Pablo Larraín, starring Kristen Stewart in the lead role as the late Princess Diana. It is accompanied by a brand-new instrumental score composed by Jonny Greenwood.

Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, and Kim Kardashian are set to appear in Madonna's upcoming Paramount+ special, Madame X Presents: Madame Xtra Q&A. The special will be hosted by RuPaul’s Drag Race winners Symone and Aquaria and will feature stars asking Madonna their burning questions. Watch a preview of Kardashian asking her question now!

Released on Friday March 11th 2022 on Domino, Hits To The Head also features two brand-new tracks “Billy Goodbye” and “Curious,” produced by Alex Kapranos, Julian Corrie and Stuart Price (Dua Lipa, Madonna, Pet Shop Boys). The video for “Billy Goodbye” was directed by Diane Martel, Alex Kapranos and Ben Cole. Watch the new video now!

James Blunt today releases the hilarious video for his uplifting new song ‘Unstoppable’ - taken from his forthcoming greatest hits album, 'The Stars Beneath My Feet (2004-2021)’. Watch the new music video now! Plus, check out Blunt's upcoming UK tour dates!

The new soundtracks feature original music written for the game. Additionally, the Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy playlist features 30 iconic licensed tracks from legendary artists such as Mötley Crüe, Bonnie Tyler, Billy Idol, Pat Benatar, Def Leppard, BLONDIE, and many more. All songs on the playlist will also be featured in the game itself.

Over 30 events including immersive orchestral performance, new commissions, live podcasts, art, screenings, talks and poetry showcasing local, national and international queer work in Belfast.

The next Musical Theatre Melodies broadcast, hosted by Rob Morrison on 96.5 Inner FM on Tuesday, October 26 will pay tribute to the Academy, Grammy and Ivor Novello Award-winning composer, lyricist, librettist and screenwriter, Leslie Bricusse (who passed away at his home in the South of France last week at the age of 90).

After headlining Outburst Queer Art Festival with Abomination: A DUP Opera, Ivor Novello-nominated composer Conor Mitchell returns to the festival with the 64 musicians of the Ulster Orchestra and six queer international filmmakers to present an epic evening smashing together sacred, profane and queer ceremony.

Winners included Tom Barnes, Arlo Parks, Lewis Capaldi, BTS, Jonas Brothers, Anne-Marie, Niall Horan, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, and more.