25-04-2025
Ivor Novello Awards 2025: Lola Young nominated for Best Album and more
Lola Young leads the list of nominees for the Ivor Novello Awards.
Lola Young leads the list of nominees for the Ivor Novello Awards.
The 24-year-old singer has been nominated for three gongs, including Best Album, Best Song Musically and Lyrically, and the Rising Star released her second studio album, 'This Wasn't Meant for You Anyway', in 2024.
But she will face stiff competition for the Best Album award from Charli XCX, Ghetts, Jordan Rakei, and Ghetts, and Conor Dickinson have all been nominated for two awards each, with RAYE receiving nods in the Most Performed Work and the Best Song Musically and Lyrically categories.
Tom Gray, the chair of The Ivors Academy, said: "Everyone knows The Ivors are the most joyful celebration of music making in the calendar. Many of the most talented and creative people on the planet get together to celebrate each other's exceptional originality and craft.
"Congratulations to all of the remarkable nominees this year. It's a huge privilege for The Ivors Academy to champion music creation in all its forms."
Jade Thirlwall - who is best known for starring in Little Mix, the chart-topping girl group - has been nominated for the Best Contemporary Song accolade for her first solo single, 'Angel of My Dreams'.Elsewhere, Wham! - the pop ground founded by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley in 1981 - have received a nomination for 'Last Christmas', their 1984 hit single.
However, Wham! will face competition for the Most Performed Work gong from the likes of Harry Styles, Dua Lipa and Myles the nominees for the Rising Star Award with Amazon Music include Bea and her Business, Liang Lawrence, LULU., Nia Smith and Lola. The award winners will be announced at Grosvenor House in London on May 22.
Full list of nominees for The Ivors 2025 with Amazon Music:
Best album:
Charli XCX - BratGhetts - On Purpose, With PurposeJordan Rakei - The LoopLola Young - This Wasn't Meant For You AnywayBerwyn - Who Am I
Best contemporary song:
Pa Salieu - AllergyJade - Angel of My DreamsSans Soucis - Circumnavigating GeorgiaGhetts ft Sampha - Double StandardsBashy - How Black Men Lose Their Smile
Best song musically and lyrically:
Laura Marling - Child of MineRaye - GenesisFontaines DC - In the Modern WorldLola Young - MessyOrla Gartland - Mine
Most performed work:
Harry Styles - As It WasDua Lipa - HoudiniWham! - Last ChristmasCassö, Raye and D-Block Europe - PradaMyles Smith - Stargazing
Rising star:
Bea and her BusinessLiang LawrenceLola Smith
Best original film score:
Fly Me To the Moon - Daniel PembertonHard Truths - Gary YershonKneecap - Michael 'Mickey J' AsanteThe Substance - RaffertieThe Zone of Interest - Mica Levi
Best original video game score:
Empire of the Ants - Mathieu Alvado and Mark ChoiFarewell North - John KonsolakisFlock - Eli RainsberrySenua's Saga: Hellblade II - David Garcia DiazThe Casting of Frank Stone - Boxed Ape
Best television soundtrack:
Black Doves - Martin PhippsMary and George - Oliver CoatesRivals - Jack Halama and Natalie HoltTrue Detective: Night Country - Vince PopeUntil I Kill You - Carly Paradis
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