- Lily Allen, Olivia Dean, and CMAT are among the artists nominated for songwriting awards at the 2026 Ivors.
- Organisers have stated their commitment to recognising human creativity and the cultural value of songwriters amidst growing concerns about AI's role in music.
- More than half of the 61 shortlisted songwriters and composers are first-time nominees, with Lily Allen's album West End Girl receiving a nomination in the Best Album category.
- Other notable nominees include Wolf Alice's Ellie Rowsell, Lola Young, Florence Welch, rising artist Jacob Alon, and Brit Award-winning rapper Little Simz.
- The Ivors ceremony, in partnership with Amazon Music, is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 21 May, at Grosvenor House in London.
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