BMI Congratulates its 2026 Ivor Novello Award Nominees

Posted in News on March 26, 2026

The nominations for the 71st Ivor Novello Awards were announced on Wednesday, and BMI is pleased to congratulate our songwriters and composers who have been recognized. Representing the most impactful accomplishments in songwriting and composing, the Ivor Novello Awards are presented to music creators by their peers from within the United Kingdom.

The winners will receive their prestigious awards at The Ivors with Amazon Music on Thursday 21 May 2026.

Congratulations to all our nominees!

Best album
The Art of Loving, written by Olivia Dean*, Bastian Langebaek* and Max Wolfgang, performed by Olivia Dean*.

West End Girl, written by Lily Allen, Chloe Angelides, Kito* and Blue May, performed by Lily Allen.

Best contemporary song
“Damascus,” written by Damon Albarn*, Yasiin Bey and Omar Souleyman, performed by Gorillaz feat. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey.

“Free,” written by Alex Bonfanti, Miles Clinton James* and Little Simz performed by Little Simz.

Best song musically and lyrically
“Weeds,” written by Tove Burman*, Anya Jones* and Jon Shave, performed by Sugababes.

PRS For Music most performed work
“Man I Need,” written by Olivia Dean*, Tobias Jesso Jr. and Zach Nahome, performed by Olivia Dean*.

“Stargazing,” written by Peter Fenn, Jesse Fink and Myles Smith*, performed by Myles Smith*.

Rising star with Amazon Music
Chloe Qisha
Kwn

Best original film score
Dragonfly, composed by Raffertie.
Testimony, composed by Tom Hodge.

Best television soundtrack
Trespasses, composed by David Holmes and Brian Irvine*.

*Not affiliated with BMI.

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