Amazon Music today announced the return of Ivors' live behind-the-scenes Twitch streams hosted by Zach Sun and TikTok star Ayame. The broadcast will feature a red carpet interview with Ayame, backstage reactions from Zach Sun and the winners, and exclusive performances from nominees including METTE and Victoria Canal. There will also be special backstage performances from viral sensation Angelina Jordan and award-winning songwriter Toby Gadd, as well as exclusive interviews with War on Drugs and KT Tunstall. A behind-the-scenes livestream of the awards ceremony, which took place at London's Grosvenor House, will be available to watch on Twitch's Amazon Music channel from 4pm BST on Thursday 23 May.
Since the first Ivor Novello Award was awarded in 1956, it has been recognized as the pinnacle of creative musical achievement. The Ivers Academy judging panel is made up of renowned songwriters and composers, so winning holds a special place in a songwriter's heart. Previous winners include Adele, Stormzy, Annie Lennox, Amy Winehouse, Joan Armatrading, Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon.
Ivors Academy has already revealed that Bruce Springsteen will become Ivors Academy's newest Fellow and receive its highest honor. The iconic American musician will join the Ivors Fellowship on Amazon Music on May 23rd, becoming the first international songwriter to become a Fellow in the Ivors Academy's 80-year history.
One of the most influential and important songwriters of all time, Bruce Springsteen's induction into the Fellowship recognizes his outstanding contribution to the craft of songwriting and recognizes his influence on the British cultural landscape. It was done. He will become the Academy's 27th Fellow, joining a roster of great songwriters including Sir Paul McCartney, Kate Bush, Joan Armatrading and Sting.
Laura Lukanz, head of music industry for the UK, Australia and New Zealand at Amazon Music, said: Join us for this prestigious awards show as we bring you live performances and interviews from the red carpet and behind the scenes on May 23rd. ”
Last year, Amazon Music was announced as Ivors' new title sponsor as part of a multi-year global deal, a collaboration that expands the recognition and celebration of the songwriter's award on a global scale. This year, Amazon Music will continue to put songwriters behind the microphone and amplify a selection of exclusive content, livestreaming from the awards ceremony on the global Amazon Music channel on Twitch.
Thursday, May 23, 2024 The Ivors with Amazon Music won Amazon Music's Songwriter of the Year, PRS for Music's Outstanding Song Collection, Amazon Music's Visionary Award, Special International Award, UK Outstanding contribution to music. The 2024 winners will be announced at The Ivors on Amazon Music at Grosvenor House, London. The official The Ivors 2024 playlist on Amazon Music features songs and songwriters nominated for the 2024 awards.