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Observer
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Observer
U2, Charli XCX and Robbie Williams honoured at Ivor songwriting awards
Singers Charli XCX, Robbie Williams, Myles Smith and rapper Berwyn triumphed on Thursday at the Ivors, Britain's annual awards for songwriters and screen composers, with Irish rockers U2 adding to their honours with a fellowship. U2 members Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr. follow Paul McCartney, Sting, Kate Bush and Bruce Springsteen in receiving an Ivors Academy Fellowship, the highest honour bestowed by the UK-based association. They are the first Irish songwriters to do so. "When we gathered in Larry Mullen's kitchen in 1976, this was unimaginable - we never thought that the band could be this old," Clayton said on stage. "We had the most basic of talents but we believed that songs could take us anywhere because we'd already been to so many places, we just had to tell our story." At the ceremony in London, Charli XCX was named songwriter of the year in recognition of her hit album "Brat," which inspired a cultural phenomenon. But "Brat" lost out in the album of the year category to rapper Berwyn's "Who Am I," with the judges hailing that record's "vivid storytelling that transcends generations, race and social differences, offering a voice to those often unseen by society." Best contemporary song went to Sans Soucis' "Circumnavigating Georgia" while Orla Gartland's "Mine" won best song musically and lyrically. Smith's viral hit 'Stargazing" won the most performed category. "Angels" and 'Let Me Entertain You' singer Williams won the music icon award "in recognition of a songwriting career that has touched millions and defined a generation." "I'm just compelled to keep searching for the perfect pop tune and also compelled to express myself and try and get whatever's inside out for whatever reason that is," Williams told Reuters when asked how his songwriting had evolved over his career. The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers took the special international award, with judges describing him as "one of the most influential songwriters of his generation" for lyrics he penned for the band as well as for his solo work. "Messy" singer Lola Young, who had led nominations with three nods, took the rising star prize. Named after the early 20th century Welsh composer, actor and entertainer Ivor Novello, the Ivor Awards were first handed out in 1956. —Reuters
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
U2, Charli XCX and Robbie Williams honoured at Ivor songwriting awards
LONDON, - Singers Charli XCX, Robbie Williams, Myles Smith and rapper Berwyn triumphed on Thursday at the Ivors, Britain's annual awards for songwriters and screen composers, with Irish rockers U2 adding to their honours with a fellowship. U2 members Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr. follow Paul McCartney, Sting, Kate Bush and Bruce Springsteen in receiving an Ivors Academy Fellowship, the highest honour bestowed by the UK-based association. They are the first Irish songwriters to do so. "When we gathered in Larry Mullen's kitchen in 1976, this was unimaginable - we never thought that the band could be this old," Clayton said on stage. "We had the most basic of talents but we believed that songs could take us anywhere because we'd already been to so many places, we just had to tell our story." At the ceremony in London, Charli XCX was named songwriter of the year in recognition of her hit album "Brat," which inspired a cultural phenomenon. But "Brat" lost out in the album of the year category to rapper Berwyn's "Who Am I," with the judges hailing that record's "vivid storytelling that transcends generations, race and social differences, offering a voice to those often unseen by society." Best contemporary song went to Sans Soucis' "Circumnavigating Georgia" while Orla Gartland's "Mine" won best song musically and lyrically. Smith's viral hit 'Stargazing" won the most performed category. "Angels" and 'Let Me Entertain You' singer Williams won the music icon award "in recognition of a songwriting career that has touched millions and defined a generation." "I'm just compelled to keep searching for the perfect pop tune and also compelled to express myself and try and get whatever's inside out for whatever reason that is," Williams told Reuters when asked how his songwriting had evolved over his career. The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers took the special international award, with judges describing him as "one of the most influential songwriters of his generation" for lyrics he penned for the band as well as for his solo work. "Messy" singer Lola Young, who had led nominations with three nods, took the rising star prize. Named after the early 20th century Welsh composer, actor and entertainer Ivor Novello, the Ivor Awards were first handed out in 1956.
Express Tribune
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
U2 set to receive top UK songwriting honour
Irish rockers U2 will receive the Ivors Academy Fellowship at this year's Ivors, Britain's annual awards for songwriters and screen composers, organisers said on Thursday. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will follow in the footsteps of Paul McCartney, Elton John and Kate Bush to receive the highest honour bestowed by the UK-based association. Their songwriting is being recognised for its "emotional authenticity that has crafted some of the most powerful songs in the history of rock", the Ivors Academy said, citing U2 hits I Will Follow, Pride (In The Name of Love), I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For and With or Without You among others. "U2's early songs announced a band unafraid to tackle issues of social unrest and human rights, shaping rock's engagement with political activism," the Academy said in a statement. "Their achievements as songwriters are marked by the ability to blend anthemic melodies with socially and politically charged lyrics, addressing both personal and universal issues such as love, faith, war, politics and religion." Formed in Dublin in 1976, U2 have sold more than 175 million records worldwide and picked up numerous accolades and prizes along the way, including four Ivor Novello awards. They are the first Irish songwriters to receive the fellowship, and with their inclusion the number of Ivor Academy Fellows rises to 32. Last year, US rocker Bruce Springsteen became the first international songwriter to receive the honour. "We were a band before we could play, let alone write songs... In fact it was our inability to play other people's songs that kicked off our own songwriting," lead singer Bono said. Named after the early 20th century Welsh composer, actor and entertainer Ivor Novello, the Ivor Awards were first handed out in 1956. This year's ceremony will be held on May 22 in London. Reuters
Reuters
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
U2 to get highest honour at Britain's Ivors songwriting awards
LONDON, March 20 (Reuters) - Irish rockers U2 will receive the Ivors Academy Fellowship at this year's Ivors, Britain's annual awards for songwriters and screen composers, organisers said on Thursday. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will follow in the footsteps of Paul McCartney, Elton John and Kate Bush to receive the highest honour bestowed by the UK-based association. The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here. Their songwriting is being recognised for its "emotional authenticity that has crafted some of the most powerful songs in the history of rock", the Ivors Academy said, citing U2 hits "I Will Follow", "Pride (In The Name of Love)", "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" and "With or Without You" among others. "U2's early songs announced a band unafraid to tackle issues of social unrest and human rights, shaping rock's engagement with political activism," the Academy said in a statement. "Their achievements as songwriters are marked by the ability to blend anthemic melodies with socially and politically charged lyrics, addressing both personal and universal issues such as love, faith, war, politics and religion." Formed in Dublin in 1976, U2 have sold more than 175 million records worldwide and picked up numerous accolades and prizes along the way, including four Ivor Novello awards. They are the first Irish songwriters to receive the fellowship, and with their inclusion the number of Ivor Academy Fellows rises to 32. Last year, U.S. rocker Bruce Springsteen became the first international songwriter to receive the honour. "We were a band before we could play, let alone write songs... In fact it was our inability to play other people's songs that kicked off our own songwriting," lead singer Bono said. "Early musical heroes like The Ramones, Patti Smith, The Clash were our inspiration. There's alchemy at play, turning base metals into gold... your shite into gold would be another way of putting it." Named after the early 20th century Welsh composer, actor and entertainer Ivor Novello, the Ivor Awards were first handed out in 1956. This year's ceremony will be held on May 22 in London.
