Stormzy, James Blake, Glastonbury’s Emily Eavis Recognized at 2026 Ivors Academy Honours Ceremony

Stormzy, James Blake and Emily Eavis were among the recipients at 2026 The Ivors Academy Honours ceremony in London on Thursday (Oct. 1).

The Ivors' second honours event took place in London on Thursday (Oct. 1).

Apresentado no Intercontinental London Park Lane, da capital, a cerimônia homenageia criadores e executivos cuja advocacia e liderança moldam “um futuro melhor para compositores e letristas”, segundo a The Ivors Academy.

The Ivors Academy Honours launched in 2025 with RAYE and Jon Platt, Sony Music Publishing CEO, among the recipients. The Ivors, a leading U. K. association for songwriters and composers, also hosts a regular awards ceremony; at 2026’s ceremony in May, Elton John, Harry Styles, Thom Yorke and Rosalía were among the attendees.

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Blake was recognized for his work in demystifying songwriting and distribution deals. “I believe that transparency will unlock the limitless potential that is currently being left on the table,” Blake said in his acceptance speech.

Glastonbury Festival boss Eavis was saluted for creating a space for emerging songwriters to be heard on the biggest stages. “This means a lot to me because Glastonbury is about showcasing talent; so many artists have come through, from Adele to Stormzy,” she said.

MNEK, who recently released his second solo studio album BULLDOZER!! and has worked with PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson as a songwriter, said during his acceptance speech, “I love making music, it’s what I’m on this planet to do.

[Música] é a coisa que me dá mais confiança em mim mesmo, e é a coisa que eu me sinto mais confiante em fazer. Então, ser reconhecido por isso é muito legal.

Stormzy was presented his honor by Shani Gonzales, managing director of Warner Chappell Music U. K. and head of international A&R, with the former saying that “I’m so very very blessed that I get to call music my job.”.

Em outro lugar, a DJ de rádio e apresentadora de podcast Annie Macmanus foi elogiada por seu trabalho como curadora e defensora da nova música. Victor Finn, CEO da IMRO, a sociedade de arrecadação de direitos musicais da Irlanda, e Chris Meehan, CEO da Sentric, também receberam elogios na noite.

The seven recipients join Elton John, who received his Ivors Academy Honour at the Ivor Novello Awards in May 2026.

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