Lola Young is most nominated artist at this year's Ivor Novello Awards

Lola Young receives the most nominations with three, in her first year of recognition by The Ivors Academy, while RAYE – winner of last year’s Songwriter of the Year – Ghetts, and Conor Dickinson all receive two. The Ivor Novello Award for Best Album nominees include Charli xcx’s BRAT, BERWYN’s WHO AM I, whilst Ghetts is nominated for On Purpose, With Purpose, Jordan Rakei is nominated with The Loop and Lola Young with This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway.

As previously announced, U2 are the latest songwriters set to become Academy Fellows, the greatest accolade bestowed by The Ivors Academy, in recognition of their enduring influence and impact on the craft of songwriting. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will become the first Irish songwriters that the Academy has inducted into Fellowship in its 81-year history.

Tom Gray, Chair of The Ivors Academy, said: “Everyone knows The Ivors are the most joyful celebration of music making in the calendar. Many of the most talented and creative people on the planet get together to celebrate each other’s exceptional originality and craft. Congratulations to all of the remarkable nominees this year. It’s a huge privilege for The Ivors Academy to champion music creation in all its forms.”

Roberto Neri, Chief Executive of The Ivors Academy, said: “An Ivor Novello Award holds a unique place in music, as it is judged by fellow songwriters and composers, making it the most respected acknowledgement of creative excellence. We are proud to welcome and celebrate the nominees’ achievements and look forward to honouring their work at the 70th edition of The Ivors in May.”

The Ivors 2025 nominations:

BEST ALBUM

• BRAT by Charli xcx
• On Purpose, With Purpose by Ghetts
• The Loop by Jordan Rakei
• This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway by Lola Young
• WHO AM I by BERWYN

BEST CONTEMPORARY SONG

• "Allergy" by Pa Salieu
• "Angel of My Dreams" by JADE
• "Circumnavigating Georgia" by Sans Soucis
• "Double Standards" by Ghetts feat. Sampha
• "How Black Men Lose Their Smile" by Bashy

BEST SONG MUSICALLY AND LYRICALLY

• "Child of Mine" by Laura Marling
• "GENESIS." by RAYE
• "In The Modern World" by Fontaines D.C.
• "Messy" by Lola Young
• "Mine" by Orla Gartland
  

PRS FOR MUSIC MOST PERFORMED WORK

• "As It Was" by Harry Styles
• "Houdini" by Dua Lipa
• "Last Christmas" by WHAM!
• "Prada" by Cassö, RAYE and D-Block Europe
• "Stargazing" by Myles Smith

RISING STAR AWARD WITH AMAZON MUSIC

• Bea and her Business
• Liang Lawrence
• Lola Young
• LULU.
• Nia Smith

BEST ORIGINAL FILM SCORE

• Fly Me To The Moon composed by Daniel Pemberton
• Hard Truths composed by Gary Yershon
• KNEECAP composed by Michael ‘Mickey J’ Asante
• The Substance composed by Raffertie
• The Zone of Interest composed by Mica Levi

BEST ORIGINAL VIDEO GAME SCORE

• Empire of the Ants composed by Mathieu Alvado and Mark Choi
• Farewell North composed by John Konsolakis
• Flock composed by Eli Rainsberry
• Senua's Saga: Hellblade II composed by David Garcia Diaz
• The Casting of Frank Stone composed by Boxed Ape

BEST TELEVISION SOUNDTRACK

• Black Doves composed by Martin Phipps
• Mary & Georgie composed by Oliver Coates
• Rivals composed by Jack Halama and Natalie Holt
• True Detective: Night Country composed by Vince Pope
• Until I Kill You composed by Carly Paradis