Get the latest gossip
Charli xcx named songwriter of the year at Ivor Novello awards
Pop star recognised for sharp yet candid songcraft on Brat, but loses best album category to Berwyn at awards honouring songwriting excellence
Berwyn has had a remarkable rise: having emigrated from Trinidad as a child and settled in Romford, he moved past drug dealing and alcoholism to craft a series of raw, passionate releases that reflect on Black Britishness, love, masculinity and immigration (he was given right to remain in the UK in 2021). The classic lineup of British indie band Bloc Party – Kele Okereke, Russell Lissack, Gordon Moakes and Matt Tong – were given the award for outstanding song collection, recognising a career that stretches back to their enduringly popular 2005 debut album Silent Alarm. “Whether it’s fair pay, safe working environments or ensuring meaningful opt-in consent in the age of AI, the Ivors Academy exists to protect, empower and celebrate the most vital creative force in the music industry,” he said.
Or read this on The Guardian
