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Ivor Novello Awards 2025 winners: Humble Charli XCX downplays Best Songwriter gong while Robbie Williams admits he still struggles with 'self-doubt and hatred' as he's named Icon


The Ivors, Britain's annual awards for songwriters and screen composers, marked its milestone 70th year with a star-studded ceremony at London's Grosvenor House.

Humble Charli XCX downplayed her Best Songwriter gong while Robbie Williams admitted he still struggles with 'self-doubt and self-hatred' as they led winners at the Ivor Novello Awards Myles Smiths' Stargazing (left) was named the most-played song on UK radio in 2024, while The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers (right) accepted the Special International award '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.

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