Ivor Novello Awards 2026 – Nominations
We’re thrilled to congratulate the following writers on their nominations for this year’s Ivor Novello Awards:
Best album
- CMAT – Euro Country
- Joff Oddie and Ellie Rowsell from Wolf Alice – The Clearing
Best contemporary song
- Kae Tempest – I Stand on the Line
- Kae Tempest – Know Yourself
- Miles Clinton James for his work on the Little Simz song – Free
Best song musically and lyrically
- Florence + The Machine – Everybody Scream
- Ellie Rowsell from Wolf Alice – The Sofa
PRS for music most performed work
- Lola Young – Messy
- Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion and Chris Martin from Coldplay – Viva la Vida
Best original film score
- Jerskin Fendrix – Bugonia
This year marks the 71st Ivor Novello Awards and a ceremony will be held in London on 21 May where the winners will be announced.
Good luck everyone!
Image and further info: https://ivorsacademy.com/ivors-nominations-2026