Tom Gray

It’s the composition which is bothering me

Chair of The Ivors Academy, @automatom.bsky.social, opened the 70th edition of The Ivors ceremony with powerful, inspiring and honest speech.

#TheIvors #IvorNovelloAwards #TheIvors2025 #TomGray #Songwriters #Composers

Free membership tier, new brand and website unveiled to champion songwriters and composers : The Ivors Academy To kick off Ivors Week, we have unveiled a new brand and website as part of a major relaunch of our membership offer including a new free Discovery tier.

81 YEARS IN THE MAKING – A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE IVORS ACADEMY

To kick off Ivors Week, we’ve launched something big.

We’re proud to unveil a new brand, a new website and a new membership offer that makes it easier than ever to be part of The Ivors Academy.

ivorsacademy.com/news/free-me...

Yesterday, Adam, Larry, The Edge and Bono were inducted into The Fellowship of The Ivors Academy 🏆

Watch their acceptance speeches from The Ivors 2025.

#TheIvors #IvorNovelloAwards #IvorsAcademy #U2

With just two weeks to go, we’re thrilled to confirm that Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem, will join Guy Garvey for a headline conversation at the flagship Ivors Academy Summit.

🎟️ Don't miss out - book your tickets now.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ivors-...

@prsformusic.bsky.social members, this is your final chance to vote for who represents you on their Members’ Council.

Our Chair, @automatom.bsky.social , is standing for re-election. He’s the only Ivors Academy Board Director or Senator on the ballot.

🗳 Voting closes 5pm BST, Monday 6 May.

Great too to see creators in the EU supporting Majors in this, but there is a limit.

Support cannot remain unconditional indefinitely.

It’s great the Majors are arguing creators must be rewarded for usage in AI.

But, if money does not get fairly paid onto creators because of out-of-date or inequitable contracts with rightsholders, it sadly rings hollow.

Time to *really* get the shop in order.

#BrokenRecord

Aw thanks Jason! x

27 years (and a day)

I'm standing for the PRS Members Council. Please take the time to vote. It's so important that not only songwriters & composers are simply represented in that room, but they are represented emphatically, their interests articulated with knowledge and passion. Vote for me. Thanks.

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Members' Council Ballot | PRS for Music Take a look at the PRS Members' Council Ballot candidate profiles and statements, and find out how to vote

Read here: www.prsformusic.com/about-us/gov...

Vote here! www.prsformusic.com/ballot

I'm standing for the PRS Members Council. Please take the time to vote. It's so important that not only songwriters & composers are simply represented in that room, but they are represented emphatically, their interests articulated with knowledge and passion. Vote for me. Thanks.

@robertoneri.bsky.social, CEO of The Ivors Academy: “At a time when AI threatens to undermine human creativity, U2’s Fellowship stands as a testament to the irreplaceable role of songwriters and composers in shaping culture and inspiring change.”

@automatom.bsky.social, Chair of The Ivors Academy: “Their songs are sweeping catalysts: hymnals and rallying cries. U2’s induction into Fellowship honours their seminal contributions to music through exceptional songwriting craft.”

Their powerful, iconic and era-defining songs and lyrics have shaped music and culture for nearly five decades.

U2 will be honoured at the 70th edition of The Ivors with Amazon Music on 22 May 2025.

U2 to receive songwriting’s highest honour: Fellowship of The Ivors Academy 🏆

Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. make history as the first Irish songwriters inducted into the Fellowship of The Ivors Academy, the highest accolade the Academy bestows. ✍️

Brilliant stuff from @anneliesemidgleymp.bsky.social!!

Musicians, we have a new champ!!

#BrokenRecord #ethicalAIplease

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Brilliant stuff from @anneliesemidgleymp.bsky.social!!

Musicians, we have a new champ!!

#BrokenRecord #ethicalAIplease

Really significant statement from @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social today on the subject of streaming.

The work continues…

From all musicians, thanks Chris!!

#BrokenRecord #FixStreaming

The Ivors Academy calls for industry action to pay music creators fairly. Ahead of meeting with the Minister for the Creative Industries and Arts, the Academy is lobbying for fairer pay and protections for songwriters and composers.

Ahead of today’s meeting with the UK government and @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social, Minister for the Creative Industries and Arts, we are highlighting the growing challenges songwriters and composers face in earning a sustainable income.

Read the full story here 👇
ivorsacademy.com/news/the-ivo...

Really? My croaker? Are ya sure?

Bombshell copyright ruling could be “financially devastating” for music publishers A ruling last week in a US termination rights dispute could have big ramifications for the music industry. Previously when songwriters exercised the termination right in US copyright law, it was assum...

This is pretty bloody significant.

Rights reversion.

If you are a songwriter or composer of long standing, make sure you read this.

completemusicupdate.com/bombshell-co...

I think this is one reason why the BBC's coverage is so poor. It has to bend away from reality for fear of sounding extreme. The truth is that a delusional old man and an insane billionaire are executing an unconstitutional power grab at high speed but saying that sounds hysterical.

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Been tricky to explain Spotify aren’t the *only* problem.

It was always ‘Fuck Spotify’ without looking at who the biggest winners are.

So Spotify have been mentioned less.

But, right now, they seriously need calling out - fake artists, hurting songwriters, defunding etc.

It’s pretty horrific.

‘working’

Hugely honoured.

Will do everything I can.