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Scotsman
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
RAYE earns inaugural Ivors Academy Honour at this year's illustrious event
The singer is set to be awarded for her continual efforts addressing the inequity between musicians and labels Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... RAYE is set to receive the inaugural Ivors Academy Honour in October 2025. The award celebrated efforts musicians make to 'drive positive change' within the industry. It comes as the singer continues her campaign against the perceived 'power imbalance' between artists and labels and the financially challenges they face. The Ivors Academy has announced that the acclaimed songwriter, artist, and campaigner RAYE will be presented with the first ever Ivors Academy Honour - a prestigious recognition celebrating her tireless efforts and influential campaigning to drive positive change within the music industry for songwriters and composers. The singer has already amassed an impressive collection of accolades, including two Ivor Novello Awards, seven BRIT Awards, and four Global Awards. Beyond her artistic achievements, she has emerged as one of the most outspoken and impactful advocates for songwriters, leveraging her platform to inspire fellow musicians and spearhead meaningful change. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad RAYE is set to be awarded the inaugural Ivors Academy Award in October 2025 after her continued campaigning for equitable treatment between musicians and labels. | Jill Furmanovsky Undoubtedly one of the industry's most passionate voices, RAYE has consistently championed fairer treatment and greater recognition for the often-unsung heroes behind the music. She has bravely addressed the power imbalance between artists and labels and highlighted the significant financial challenges faced by creatives in the age of streaming, consistently demanding increased transparency and equitable pay. At The Ivors 2024, where she scooped the award for Best Contemporary Song, RAYE passionately called on the industry to properly value and reward the artists who create the music. She spoke out powerfully on stage for the "voiceless beating heart of the industry, which is songwriters." Today, she continues to lead the charge for a more equitable and respectful music industry for all. Roberto Neri, Chief Executive of The Ivors Academy, commented on the upcoming honour, stating, 'An incredible multi-award-winning artist, RAYE is one of the most gifted songwriters of her generation and always gives full respect and voice to fellow writers. She has consistently called for better pay and greater recognition for songwriters, championing structural change to protect the talent behind the music we love. We're proud to honour her with this well-deserved recognition." The Ivors Academy Honours build upon the rich legacy of the Gold Badge Awards, which were first established in 1974. Past recipients include a distinguished list of creators, campaigners, and industry figures such as songwriter and campaigner Carla Marie Williams MBE, politician Kevin Brennan, Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis CBE, activist and singer-songwriter Bob Geldof, Elbow frontman Guy Garvey, and broadcasters Trevor Nelson MBE and and Jo Whiley. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The ceremony to honour RAYE with the award is set to take place on October 2 2025 at the InterContinental London. Are you happy to see RAYE earn an award for her efforts to ensure musicians get a fair deal and more accountability from labels? Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment down below.
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Scotsman
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
RAYE earns inaugural Ivors Academy Honour at this year's illustrious event
The singer is set to be awarded for her continual efforts addressing the inequity between musicians and labels Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... RAYE is set to receive the inaugural Ivors Academy Honour in October 2025. The award celebrated efforts musicians make to 'drive positive change' within the industry. It comes as the singer continues her campaign against the perceived 'power imbalance' between artists and labels and the financially challenges they face. The Ivors Academy has announced that the acclaimed songwriter, artist, and campaigner RAYE will be presented with the first ever Ivors Academy Honour - a prestigious recognition celebrating her tireless efforts and influential campaigning to drive positive change within the music industry for songwriters and composers. The singer has already amassed an impressive collection of accolades, including two Ivor Novello Awards, seven BRIT Awards, and four Global Awards. Beyond her artistic achievements, she has emerged as one of the most outspoken and impactful advocates for songwriters, leveraging her platform to inspire fellow musicians and spearhead meaningful change. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad RAYE is set to be awarded the inaugural Ivors Academy Award in October 2025 after her continued campaigning for equitable treatment between musicians and labels. | Jill Furmanovsky Undoubtedly one of the industry's most passionate voices, RAYE has consistently championed fairer treatment and greater recognition for the often-unsung heroes behind the music. She has bravely addressed the power imbalance between artists and labels and highlighted the significant financial challenges faced by creatives in the age of streaming, consistently demanding increased transparency and equitable pay. At The Ivors 2024, where she scooped the award for Best Contemporary Song, RAYE passionately called on the industry to properly value and reward the artists who create the music. She spoke out powerfully on stage for the "voiceless beating heart of the industry, which is songwriters." Today, she continues to lead the charge for a more equitable and respectful music industry for all. Roberto Neri, Chief Executive of The Ivors Academy, commented on the upcoming honour, stating, 'An incredible multi-award-winning artist, RAYE is one of the most gifted songwriters of her generation and always gives full respect and voice to fellow writers. She has consistently called for better pay and greater recognition for songwriters, championing structural change to protect the talent behind the music we love. We're proud to honour her with this well-deserved recognition." The Ivors Academy Honours build upon the rich legacy of the Gold Badge Awards, which were first established in 1974. Past recipients include a distinguished list of creators, campaigners, and industry figures such as songwriter and campaigner Carla Marie Williams MBE, politician Kevin Brennan, Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis CBE, activist and singer-songwriter Bob Geldof, Elbow frontman Guy Garvey, and broadcasters Trevor Nelson MBE and and Jo Whiley. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The ceremony to honour RAYE with the award is set to take place on October 2 2025 at the InterContinental London.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Oasis's photographer opens new exhibition
Noel Gallagher once called Jill Furmanovsky "the best photographer ever". From Oasis's early concerts to the height of their powers, she was granted unprecedented access to chronicle one of rock and roll's most creative yet combustible bands. And now the woman dubbed 'Oasis's unofficial official photographer' has a new exhibition of her pictures at the Lucy Bell Gallery in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, which runs until the end of September. Entitled Oasis 1994-2009, it coincides with the ongoing and much-hyped reunion of the Manchester group Furmanovsky admits to "having loved since the start". She said: "The first time I saw them was at the Cambridge Corn Exchange in 1994. "I found them very intriguing because there was tremendous excitement at the concert, almost hysteria. "Yet when the singer wasn't singing he'd just sit on the drum riser. "It was most peculiar and yet the atmosphere was electric, so I was intrigued." Furmanovsky's next assignment was photographing the band as they worked on the video for their single Live Forever. "They were respectful to me because I had photographed a lot of their heroes," she said. "I think Noel had an instinct that he needed someone to document what was happening." And from her unique viewpoint Furmanovsky captured the band's highs and lows, including a tension-filled photo shoot in Paris. "On the day when we were supposed to meet up and do the shoot Liam couldn't be found in the hotel," she said. "It transpired he hadn't gone to bed that night and had been in the bar drinking. "I had to send in an assistant to go and fetch him and he still had a glass of wine in his hand when we went off in the bus. "Noel was not in a good mood at that point." And, while Oasis would play giant concerts at Glastonbury and Knebworth, they eventually split in acrimony in 2009. Last August though, Noel and Liam announced Oasis were getting back together, revealing details of a major UK tour this summer. Furmanovsky said: "I'm thrilled, the same as any fan. "They've kept their souls and their integrity as artists, and I think that's what people respond to." She added she will be at the band's upcoming Wembley Stadium concerts. What is more, she will be taking her camera with her. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. 'Biblical' - fans react to Oasis reunion tour debut Queues at Oasis pop-up shop as band goes on tour Lucy Bell Gallery
BBC News
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Oasis's photographer opens new exhibition of the band's photos
Noel Gallagher once called Jill Furmanovsky "the best photographer ever".From Oasis's early concerts to the height of their powers, she was granted unprecedented access to chronicle one of rock and roll's most creative yet combustible now the woman dubbed 'Oasis's unofficial official photographer' has a new exhibition of her pictures at the Lucy Bell Gallery in St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex, which runs until the end of Oasis 1994-2009, it coincides with the ongoing and much-hyped reunion of the Manchester group Furmanovsky admits to "having loved since the start". She said: "The first time I saw them was at the Cambridge Corn Exchange in 1994."I found them very intriguing because there was tremendous excitement at the concert, almost hysteria."Yet when the singer wasn't singing he'd just sit on the drum riser."It was most peculiar and yet the atmosphere was electric, so I was intrigued."Furmanovsky's next assignment was photographing the band as they worked on the video for their single Live Forever."They were respectful to me because I had photographed a lot of their heroes," she said. "I think Noel had an instinct that he needed someone to document what was happening." And from her unique viewpoint Furmanovsky captured the band's highs and lows, including a tension-filled photo shoot in Paris."On the day when we were supposed to meet up and do the shoot Liam couldn't be found in the hotel," she said."It transpired he hadn't gone to bed that night and had been in the bar drinking. "I had to send in an assistant to go and fetch him and he still had a glass of wine in his hand when we went off in the bus. "Noel was not in a good mood at that point."And, while Oasis would play giant concerts at Glastonbury and Knebworth, they eventually split in acrimony in 2009. Last August though, Noel and Liam announced Oasis were getting back together, revealing details of a major UK tour this said: "I'm thrilled, the same as any fan."They've kept their souls and their integrity as artists, and I think that's what people respond to."She added she will be at the band's upcoming Wembley Stadium is more, she will be taking her camera with her.
