Sam Fender, Rosalía and Jacob Alon win Ivor Novello Awards
Sam Fender, Rosalía, and Jacob Allen were recognized at the Ivor Novello Awards, with Fender winning songwriter of the year. Rosalía received the international songwriter of the year award, while Allen won for best song musically and lyrically. Sir Elton John was honored as the first president of the Ivors Academy, emphasizing the importance of songwriting and the impact of AI on the music industry.
- ▪Sam Fender was awarded songwriter of the year for his contributions to modern British music.
- ▪Rosalía won the international songwriter of the year award for her innovative approach to songwriting.
- ▪Jacob Allen received two awards, including best song musically and lyrically for his track 'Don't Fall Asleep'.
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Sam Fender, Rosalía and Jacob Alon win Ivor Novello Awards23 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul Glynn & Lola SchroerCulture reportersGetty ImagesSam Fender took home songwriter of the yearSam Fender, Rosalía and Jacob Allen were among the big winners at this year's Ivor Novello Awards, as Sir Elton John received a special honour. Geordie singer Fender accepted the prestigious prize, with officials saying he had become one of "the defining voices in modern British music and storytelling". Catalan superstar Rosalía was presented with international songwriter of the year, while Scottish alt-folk singer Alon beat off competition from Self Esteem and Wolf Alice to win best song musically and lyrically for their song Don't Fall Asleep.
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