The Ivors Academy has today announced the launch of The Ivors Academy in Ireland, its first formal presence outside the UK in more than eight decades of championing songwriters and composers. This milestone creates a new, dedicated home for music writers across the whole island of Ireland, supporting all genres, disciplines and career stages.
Eleanor McEvoy, Chair of IMRO, said: “Songwriters and composers across Ireland have long contributed immeasurably to the global music landscape. The establishment of The Ivors Academy in Ireland marks a powerful step forward in strengthening their voice, their rights, and their creative future. IMRO welcomes this initiative, which will deepen advocacy and expand opportunities for creators at every stage of their careers.”
The Ivors Academy has celebrated Irish creative excellence for more than seventy years through the Ivor Novello Awards, recognising outstanding songwriting and composition. Irish winners and nominees include U2, Hozier, CMAT, Orla Gartland, Fontaines DC, Lankum, Jazzy, Shane MacGowan and more. The launch of The Ivors Academy in Ireland is a natural next step, moving from longstanding recognition into deeper, sustained support on the issues that shape writers’ rights, livelihoods and careers.
Catherine Martin, former Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, will lead on policy in Ireland and report into Roberto Neri, CEO of The Ivors Academy. The Ivors Academy in Ireland will strengthen the Academy’s advocacy, ensuring greater protection, representation and influence for Irish songwriters and composers. With a formal presence in Ireland, The Ivors Academy will also enhance engagement at EU level on major topics including AI, copyright, fair terms and remuneration.
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