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Irish Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Bono calls to 'stop war' ahead of powerful Sunday Bloody Sunday performance
U2's Bono issued a call to "stop war" ahead of performing Sunday Bloody Sunday at the Ivor Novello Awards ceremony at London's Grosvenor House on Thursday evening. The performance came as the group became the first Irish songwriters to be awarded an academy fellowship at the 70th year of the awards ceremony, known as The Ivors. U2 received their fellowships from Ed Sheeran with Bono making a call for peace. While the singer made his acceptance speech, The Edge began to strum the chords of Sunday Bloody Sunday. Bono said: "I used to introduce this next song by explaining that it wasn't a rebel song. It was because believing in the possibilities of peace was, then, and is now a rebellious act, and some would say a ridiculous one. To believe peace was attainable between your country and ours, between our country and itself was a ridiculous idea that we're pleased we hold on to very tightly right now. "Peace creates possibilities in the most intractable situations. Lord knows there's a few of them out there right now. Hamas, release the hostages. Stop war. Israel, be released from Benjamin Netanyahu. All of you, protect our aid workers. They are the best of us." The group ended the evening with a performance of Angel of Harlem. Hosted by The Ivors Academy, the awards ceremony aims to recognise and celebrate "exceptional achievements in songwriting and screen composing". Adam Clayton said: 'To be recognised in this way by The Ivors Academy feels very special indeed. The appreciation of one's peers is a humbling honour and we are immensely grateful. "We've been playing our songs in this country for over 45 years, thank you to all those who have not just supported us, but carried us... producers, engineers, crew, fans, management, label.' Larry Mullen Jr. added: 'Making music collectively, as we've done for close to 50 years, has been an incredible experience and privilege for the four of us and I believe it's a testament to a band that values individual creativity and independence of mind. "We are grateful to each other and very grateful to The Ivors Academy for recognising us with this award.'
Wales Online
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Charli XCX named songwriter of the year at The Ivors awards ceremony
Charli XCX named songwriter of the year at The Ivors awards ceremony Messy singer Lola Young took home the rising star award and Berwyn won best album for Who Am I at the awards ceremony at London's Grosvenor House on Tuesday Charli xcx (Image: WireImage ) Brat star Charli XCX has been named songwriter of the year at the 2025 edition of The Ivors. Messy singer Lola Young took home the rising star award and Berwyn won best album for Who Am I at the awards ceremony at London's Grosvenor House on Tuesday. Best contemporary song was won by Sans Soucis for Circumnavigating Georgia, while best song musically and lyrically was won by Orla Gartland for Mine, beating the likes of Young, Raye and Fontaines DC. Speaking about the winners, Tom Gray, chairman of The Ivors Academy, said: "Congratulations to every Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriter and composer. "On behalf of The Ivors Academy, it is a privilege to recognise their craft and achievements. Article continues below "Their lyrics and melodies are the most important foundations of music and there is no greater recognition than an Ivor Novello Award, judged by fellow songwriters and composers." Robbie Williams picked up the music icon award, The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers won the special international award and Self Esteem, whose real name is Rebecca Lucy Taylor, was given the visionary award. Myles Smith's Stargazing, co-written with Peter Fenn and Jesse Fink, was named most performed work, while Raffertie's soundtrack to The Substance took the gong for best film score. Article continues below Best video game score was won by John Konsolakis's work on Farewell North, and best TV soundtrack went to Vince Pope's True Detective: Night Country score. Irish rock band U2 were awarded their academy fellowship while Bloc Party's Kele Okereke, Russell Lissack, Gordon Moakes and Matt Tong took home outstanding song collection, with both awards previously announced. The Ivors celebrated their 70th anniversary this year, with previous winners including Amy Winehouse, Sir Paul McCartney and John Lennon.
Perth Now
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Charli xcx quips 'I am hardly Bob Dylan' as she's crowned Songwriter of the Year at The Ivor Novello Awards
Charli xcx quipped that she's "hardly Bob Dylan" as she was crowned Songwriter of the Year at The Ivors with Amazon Music. The 32-year-old pop innovator - who dominated pop music with her 2024 LP 'Brat' - received the prize at the prestigious bash at London's famous Grosvenor House on Thursday (22.05.25). Collecting the trophy, Charli joked: "I'm sure you all agree, I am hardly Bob Dylan, but one thing I certainly do is commit to the bit." Elsewhere, U2 became the first Irish songwriters to receive the Ivors Academy fellowship for their back catalogue spanning five decades. Frontman Bono said onstage: "Songs can be arrows through time if they come from the right place. "They can fly higher and farther, last longer, hit harder. They can pierce the hardest armour of the human heart. "I don't know if they can change the world, but they changed us." The star-studded bash saw Bruce Springsteen honour The Killers with the Special International award. Frontman Brandon Flowers quipped: "It feels one giant step away from fulfilling my original dream of becoming the most sought-after valet on the Las Vegas strip." Meanwhile, Robbie Williams was named an Icon. The 'Angels' hitmaker said: "When momentous things like this happen, it's just a hodge-podge of things coming at you from the universe. "It's self-doubt and self-hatred mixed with ego and delusion and audacity. "So it's very difficult to put your finger on what it feels like in the moment, other than you're supposed to say, 'I'm very grateful'. And I am." Best Album went to Berwyn for his critically acclaimed debut studio effort, 'Who I Am'. 'Messy' hitmaker Lola Young received the Rising Star award, while Myles Smiths' 'Stargazing' was named the most-played song on UK radio in 2024, and Self Esteem picked up the Visionary Award. Tom Gray, Chair of The Ivors Academy, said: 'Congratulations to every Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriter and composer. On behalf of The Ivors Academy, it is a privilege to recognise their craft and achievements. Their lyrics and melodies are the most important foundations of music and there is no greater recognition than an Ivor Novello Award, judged by fellow songwriters and composers.' Roberto Neri, CEO of The Ivors Academy, added: 'A massive congratulations to all of our winners. From the UK we're creating the global recognition that songwriters and composers deserve. Whether it's fair pay, safe working environments or ensuring meaningful opt-in consent in the age of AI, The Ivors Academy exists to protect, empower and celebrate the most vital creative force in the music industry. I'm proud to lead an organisation dedicated to upholding the rights and earnings of our members.' The 2025 Ivor Novello winners: Songwriter of the year Charli XCX Academy Fellowship U2 Music icon award Robbie Williams Best album Berwyn - Who Am I Best contemporary song Sans Soucis - Circumnavigating Georgia Best song musically and lyrically Orla Gartland - Mine Most performed work Myles Smith - Stargazing Rising star Lola Young Best original film score The Substance - Raffertie Best original video game score Farewell North - John Konsolakis Best television soundtrack True Detective: Night Country - Vince Pope Outstanding song collection Bloc Party Special international Brandon Flowers Visionary award Self Esteem
RTÉ News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Bono says 'stop war' as U2 honoured in London
U2's Bono issued a call to "stop war" ahead of performing Sunday Bloody Sunday at the Ivor Novello Awards ceremony at London's Grosvenor House on Thursday evening. The performance came as the group became the first Irish songwriters to be awarded an academy fellowship at the 70th year of the awards ceremony, known as The Ivors. U2 received their fellowships from Ed Sheeran with Bono making a call for peace. While the singer made his acceptance speech, The Edge began to strum the chords of Sunday Bloody Sunday. Bono said: "I used to introduce this next song by explaining that it wasn't a rebel song. "It was because believing in the possibilities of peace was, then, and is now a rebellious act, and some would say a ridiculous one. To believe peace was attainable between your country and ours, between our country and itself was a ridiculous idea that we're pleased we hold on to very tightly right now. "Peace creates possibilities in the most intractable situations. Lord knows there's a few of them out there right now. "Hamas, release the hostages. Stop war. Israel, be released from Benjamin Netanyahu. "All of you, protect our aid workers. They are the best of us." The group ended the evening with a performance of Angel of Harlem. Hosted by The Ivors Academy, the awards ceremony aims to recognise and celebrate "exceptional achievements in songwriting and screen composing".
RTÉ News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Orla Gartland wins at Ivor Novello Awards in London as U2 honoured with academy fellowship
Irish singer-songwriter Orla Gartland was among the winners at the Ivor Novello Awards, known as The Ivors, in London on Thursday evening with U2 receiving the academy fellowship. In an awards ceremony at London's Grosvenor House, Dubliner Gartland won the Best Song Music and Lyrically award for her track Mine, beating the likes of compatriots Fontaines DC and the British acts Raye and Lola Young. It had been previously announced that U2 would become Ivors Academy Fellows at this year's ceremony - the first Irish songwriters to be awarded the highest honour the songwriting organisation bestows. Bloc Party's Kele Okereke and Russell Lissack and former members Gordon Moakes and Matt Tong were honoured with the Outstanding Song Collection award - also previously announced. Brat star Charli XCX was named Songwriter of the Year at the 2025 edition of The Ivors. Best Contemporary Song was won by Sans Soucis for Circumnavigating Georgia. Messy singer Lola Young took home the Rising Star award. Berwyn won Best Album for Who Am I. Robbie Williams picked up the Music Icon award. The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers won the Special International award. Solo star Self Esteem, whose real name is Rebecca Lucy Taylor, was given the Visionary award. Myles Smith's Stargazing, co-written with Peter Fenn and Jesse Fink, was named Most Performed Work. Raffertie's soundtrack to The Substance took the gong for Best Film Score. The score to the box office hit Kneecap had also been nominated in the same category. Best Video Game Score was won by John Konsolakis for his work on Farewell North. Best TV Soundtrack went to Vince Pope for his True Detective: Night Country score. Speaking about the winners, Tom Gray, chairman of The Ivors Academy, said: "Congratulations to every Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriter and composer. "On behalf of The Ivors Academy, it is a privilege to recognise their craft and achievements. "Their lyrics and melodies are the most important foundations of music and there is no greater recognition than an Ivor Novello Award, judged by fellow songwriters and composers." The Ivors celebrated their 70th anniversary this year. Previous winners have included Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and Amy Winehouse.
