Harry Styles Celebrates Radiohead, Rosalia and Lola Young Win Big, Multiple Artists Slam A.I. at Chaotic Ivor Novellos Songwriter Awards
The Ivor Novello Awards celebrated songwriting while highlighting concerns over AI's impact on creativity. Artists expressed frustration over low streaming payments and the challenges faced by songwriters. The event featured notable appearances, including Harry Styles presenting an award to Thom Yorke and Elton John receiving multiple honors.
- ▪The Ivor Novello Awards, now in their 71st year, focus on recognizing human creativity in songwriting.
- ▪Many artists at the awards criticized AI companies and the music industry for not prioritizing songwriters' interests.
- ▪Harry Styles presented the Academy Fellowship to Thom Yorke, while Elton John received several awards, including becoming the first President of the Ivors Academy.
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Home Music News May 21, 2026 3:48pm PT Harry Styles Celebrates Radiohead, Rosalia and Lola Young Win Big, Multiple Artists Slam A.I. at Chaotic Ivor Novellos Songwriter Awards By Mark Sutherland Plus Icon Mark Sutherland Latest Inside the ‘Mania’ of Oasis’ Multimillion-Dollar Merchandise Campaign: ‘The Fandom Is Extraordinary’ 2 months ago Olivia Dean Wins Big at Brit Awards Amid Chaotic, Oft-Bleeped Show 3 months ago Where Fans Dive in: Why YouTube Is the Epicentre of Culture for Music and Sports 6 months ago See All Photo by Jed Cullen/Dave Benett Agency The Ivor Novello Awards are all about celebrating human creativity in the form of songwriting, and for 70 years, they have quietly commended the geniuses behind the music that articulates universal emotions and shape popular culture.
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