Who are the Ivor Novello Awards named after?
The Ivor Novello Awards are named after Ivor Novello, a Welsh entertainer.
Questions about Ivor Novello Awards
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When were the Ivor Novello Awards first presented?
The Ivor Novello Awards have been presented annually in London since 1956, organized by the Ivors Academy, formerly known as the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors.
What are the two Ivor Novello Awards ceremonies?
The two ceremonies are The Ivors, held each May and sponsored since 2020 by Apple Music, and the Ivors Composer Awards, held each December, sponsored by PRS for Music and broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
What does the Ivor Novello Award trophy look like?
The trophy is a solid bronze sculpture of Euterpe, the muse of lyric poetry, designed in 1955 by Hazel Underwood.
Who was the first woman to win an Ivor Novello Award?
Lynsey de Paul was the first woman to win an Ivor, taking the prize in 1974 for the song "Won't Somebody Dance with Me" in the Best Ballad or Romantic Song category. She won a second Ivor a year later for her television theme song "No Honestly."
Which video game soundtrack won an Ivor Novello Award?
Killzone 2, a PS3 title composed by Joris de Man, won an Ivor in 2010, the first time the award went to a video game soundtrack.