IVOR NOVELLO AWARDS CELEBRATE THE CRAFT AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF SONGWRITERS AND COMPOSERS
PRESENTED BY THE IVORS ACADEMY FOR CREATIVE EXCELLENCE.
JUDGED BY SONGWRITERS AND COMPOSERS FROM THE IVORS ACADEMY TO HONOUR THEIR PEERS.
SONGWRITERS
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OF THE YEAR, ANNIE LENNOX AND DAVE STEWART AT THE IVORS 1987
WELCOME
We are delighted to welcome you to The Ivors with Amazon Music 2026, the world’s most prestigious celebration of songwriting and screen composing.
Today, we honour the most accomplished songwriters and composers. An Ivor Novello Award is the highest accolade for their craft, judged by their peers. For more than 70 years, the roll call of winners has defined music, and it is an honour to celebrate those whose work meets the highest bar of creativity and impact.
This year marks an important moment for The Ivors Academy as we continue to grow as a global organisation. Establishing our formal presence in Ireland earlier this year was the first step in strengthening our international reach, building a wider community of music writers, and extending our ability to protect,
empower and celebrate creators around the world. It creates new opportunities for representation and advocacy beyond the UK.
We are also opening our doors wider than ever before. With the introduction of our free Discovery membership, more songwriters and composers can access The Ivors Academy, get the support they need and become part of our community.
Over the past year, we have delivered meaningful change for music creators. In 2025, we secured non-recoupable per diems for songwriters from UK major labels, a landmark step in recognising their creative labour. In 2026, we are building on this progress by working with partners across the global music industry to drive wider adoption, ensuring songwriters and composers are fairly valued wherever they create.
TOM GRAY
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We have also led the debate on AI and music creation at a critical moment for our industry. We are campaigning to ensure that the use of music writers’ work is based on control, consent and fair compensation. Human creativity must be protected. Innovation cannot come at the expense of the people whose work powers it and today is a clear statement of the value of human authorship.
Alongside The Ivors, we are strengthening how we recognise music writers and their champions. This year, we are creating a new, elevated moment to celebrate composition with the launch of The Ivors Composer Awards at Grosvenor House London on 17 November. On 1 October, The Ivors Academy Honours returns, celebrating those driving positive and lasting change across the music industry.
These moments reflect our commitment to securing music’s future by protecting rights, empowering careers and celebrating the craft of songwriting and composition globally.
We extend our sincere thanks to our judges for their expertise and dedication. Their peer recognition makes every Ivor Novello Award deeply meaningful. We are grateful to our title sponsor Amazon Music and category sponsor PRS for Music, whose commitment makes our work possible.
Thank you for joining us to celebrate the extraordinary craft of songwriting and composition.
Tom Gray Chair of The Ivors Academy
Roberto Neri CEO of The Ivors Academy
ROBERTO NERI
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AS WE CELEBRATE THE EXTRAORDINARY SONGWRITERS AND COMPOSERS HONOURED AT
THE IVORS 2026, WE ARE REMINDED THAT GREAT MUSIC BEGINS LONG BEFORE IT IS HEARD.
It takes root in quiet moments of imagination, in words not yet spoken, in melodies not yet sung, and in the rare ability to translate human experience into a soundtrack universally felt.
Songwriters and composers hold an essential place in our culture. They give language to emotion, shape the sound of generations, and weave connections across borders and backgrounds. In times marked by conflict and division, songs carry a rare power to bring us closer, transcending difference to remind us of our shared humanity. Their work does more than accompany our lives; it defines them.
At Amazon Music, we see every day how a single lyric or composition can travel the world instantly, resonating across millions of lives and communities. We are proud to support the people behind that creativity, not only by placing songwriting at the centre of global audio and visual experiences that reach billions, but also through initiatives such as mental and primary healthcare grants that sustain the wellbeing of the creative community. Behind every stream is a creator’s vision, and we are committed to honouring it by supporting their craft, amplifying their voices, and advocating for the recognition they deserve.
This evening celebrates not only achievement but possibility, honouring the icons who have shaped the sound of generations while championing those who will define what comes next. The future of music is being written by those in this room, boldly and brilliantly. We are proud to stand with you as partners in that journey.
On behalf of Amazon Music, congratulations to all nominees and winners. May your words continue to resonate, your melodies endure, and your creativity lead us somewhere new.
James Duffett-Smith Global Head of Music Publishing
Tom Winkler Head of Publisher, Songwriter and Society Relations
G E O R G E
IS WELCOMED INTO THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE IVORS ACADEMY AN HONOUR AND DISTINCTION OF WHICH GEORGE WOULD BE DEEPLY PROUD GEORGE MICHÆL ENTERTAINMENT
“I believe I am a writer much more than anything else, and I believe I can leave songs that will mean something to other generations” GEORGE MICHAEL
THE ONLY INDIVIDUAL SONGWRITER EVER TO WIN THE AWARD FOR SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR 3 TIMES
M I C H Æ L
GREAT SONGS ACCIDENTAL, THEY’RE SHAPED THROUGH SKILL, ORIGINALITY, DELIBERATE CHOICES AND COLLABORATION.
The Ivors recognises excellence in the craft, honouring the songwriters and composers whose work not only sets the benchmark for the industry but shapes the direction of entire genres, breaking boundaries and paving the way for new voices and fresh perspectives. Supporting these awards reflects PRS’ longstanding commitment to the creators at the heart of the UK’s music landscape and
PRS will always protect the value of music and stand up for the people who create it. Over the past year we’ve pledged support to the grassroots sector by waiving charges on the LIVE £1 voluntary contribution, drove forward the launch of the Cultural Exchange Coalition to help remove barriers to EU touring and supported action against ticket touting. Each of these collaborative efforts strengthens the ecosystem while protecting the richness of live performance.
Songwriters and composers are at the heart of all great music and that must remain true in the AI era. Guided by insight from our AI survey, we have grounded our campaigning around the concerns and priorities of our community. We’re actively advocating to secure the protections necessary to unlock AI’s potential in a way that benefits creativity and does not undermine the creators behind it.
Today, we celebrate that creativity. Congratulations to this year’s nominees –you’re an inspiration to us all.
Andrea Czapary Martin CEO, PRS for Music
Julian Nott Chair of the PRS Members’ Council
CONGRATULATIONS
GEORGE MICHÆL
ON RECEIVING THE IVORS ACADEMY FELLOWSHIP FROM EVERYONE AT SONY MUSIC
“I’M NOT INTERESTED IN ANYTHING OTHER THAN SONGS THAT STAND THE TEST OF TIME.”
GEORGE MICHAEL
CELEBRATING THE ENDURING IMPACT OF GEORGE’S SONGWRITING AND CONTRIBUTION TO CULTURE, NOW AND ALWAYS.
George Michael honoured with the Ivors Academy Fellowship, rightly recognising him as one of the greatest songwriters of his generation.
the privilege of representing and supporting George and his estate for 43 years.
GEORGE MICHAEL
ACADEMY
FELLOWSHIP
GEORGE MICHAEL IS ONE OF THE GREATEST BRITISH POP SONGWRITERS OF ALL TIME, WHOSE EXTRAORDINARY TALENTS TOUCHED MILLIONS OF SOULS AROUND THE WORLD.
It’s testament to Michael’s genius that he achieved such a vast and varied catalogue before his life was cut tragically short in 2016. He remains the only solo writer to have received the Ivor Novello Award for Songwriter of the Year three times.
With Andrew Ridgeley and Wham! he achieved near-instant success thanks to an irresistible cocktail of timeless songwriting and impeccable melodies. What was particularly remarkable was how the duo were able to release songs that were pure shots of dopamine (“Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”) on the same album (Make It Big) as the politically sharp “Credit Card Baby” or the scathing “Everything She Wants”. Many critics overlooked it, but their music projected a self-knowing camp that masked the myriad subtleties within.
As a solo artist, too, Michael proved he was truly multifaceted. On “Father Figure”, he turned any sense of shame over his sexuality into something devotional and pure, holy even. He could do raunch better than anyone, with “I Want Your Sex” (parts one and two) and “Freeek!”. And, of course, there was heartbreak, in the immortal “Careless Whisper”, “Jesus to a Child” and “One More Try”, and the transcendent joy of songs such as “Freedom! ‘90” and “Faith”.
Many have attempted to follow Michael’s trajectory from teen idol to adult pop iconfew have succeeded. His songs endure to this day because he anointed them all with his signature warmth, wit and personality. There’ll never be another like him.
nearly 40 years, we’re delighted to honour your legacy with immense pride.
We deeply miss you, your voice and spirit, but you live on through the music that continues to bring joy to so many.
Love from Stephen, James and the entire SRLV family.
We were privileged to work with George for almost three decades. Honoured to witness up close this once-in-a-generation voice of perfectionperforming the magical songs he had created. A six-time Ivor Novello Award recipient - and fittinglynow, forever an Ivors Academy Fellow
MERCURY STUDIOS WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE
GEORGE MICHAEL
ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE IVORS ACADEMY FELLOWSHIP
We are deeply proud to be honouring a truly prestigious and respected pop icon, now and forever
LILY ALLEN
Outstanding Song Collection
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CONGRATULATES
LILY ALLEN
on being awarded the OUTSTANDING SONG COLLECTION
LILY ALLEN
OUTSTANDING SONG COLLECTION
Photo: Charlie Denis
Photo: Charlie Denis
TWENTY YEARS
SINCE LILY ALLEN’S DEBUT SINGLE,
“SMILE”, IT CONTINUES TO EPITOMISE A ONCE-IN-A-
WITH ALLEN THE SHARP, WITTY CHRONICLER OF THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF A 21ST-CENTURY WOMAN.
Set against a bustling London backdrop informed by the ska and hip-hop she was raised on, Allen’s first album Alright, Still, told of messy nights out, awkward sex and useless ex-boyfriends, in a tone that melded gum-chewing insouciance with wide-eyed hope. Allen was a blast of fresh air who challenged lofty conceptions of what great lyricism truly is.
From there, Allen’s voice evolved while never losing its signature bite. On her second album, the three-time Ivor Novellowinning It’s Not Me, It’s You (2009), she captured the anxieties of the time – from vapid celebrity culture to media scaremongering. Lead single “The Fear” was that year’s longest-running UK number one, with its self-aware hypocrisies as pertinent today as it was back then.
If any evidence was needed as to the potency of Allen’s voice, just look to the generations of pop stars that have followed – Charli xcx, Olivia Rodrigo, Lola Young… their stream-ofconsciousness styles can all be traced back to Allen’s own staggering catalogue. Whether on 2014’s Sheezus or 2018’s No Shame, Allen has always trusted her audience to handle her heart-on-sleeve approach.
In 2025, after a lengthy absence from the spotlight, Allen returned to remind us of her powers. West End Girl is Allen exorcising her pain into 14 songs, taking us from a moment of happiness into a world of gaslighting, sexual rejection and infidelity. It is breathtaking for its unsparing, bloody candour, testament to how Allen has made an artform out of honesty.
KANO
IVOR NOVELLO VISIONARY
DEDICATION PLUS PATIENCE EQUALS ELEVATION
KANO
VISIONARY
AWARD WITH AMAZON MUSIC
Photo: Olivia Rose
Photo: Olivia Rose
FEW CAN CLAIM AS REVERED AND UNIMPEACHABLE A CAREER IN MUSIC AS KANO, WHOSE MUSIC HAS HELPED SHAPE BRITISH CULTURE WHILE AT THE SAME TIME HELPING US TO UNDERSTAND IT.
Born Kane Robinson, the east-London musician has for years used his music to pose questions surrounding UK identity, race, community and inequality.
From his early beginnings in pirate radio and as one of grime’s founding fathers to now, with a catalogue spanning six superb albums and multiple EPs and mixtapes, his words command attention and respect. He is a leader, a thinker, an innovator.
His prowess as a storyteller shone through when he was still a teenager, on debut single “P’s and Q’s”. A fierce statement of intent and containing early glimpses of his signature wit, it demonstrates deft wordplay and how Kano was able to weave his upbringing into the very fabric of his music. You hear the significance of his Manor Road address in Hackney, the clothes he wore, the friends who had his back.
From there, he has developed his talents to reach what can today be regarded as genius, witnessed in the streetwise poetry of his 2007 album London Town, in his 2016 opus Made in the Manor, and in his most recent full-length release, 2019’s Hoodies
All Summer.
The awe he inspires is evident not just in the diversity of his collaborators – Damon Albarn, Joy Crookes, Hot Chip – but in the countless artists who cite him as an influence.
Kano is a true visionary and a born storyteller, whose voice will continue to resonate in the years to come.
Dear Linda Perry, Congratulations on the Special International Award at the Ivor Novello Awards.
With love, your UMe family z 3
LINDA PERRY
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WITH AMAZON MUSIC
Photo: Heidi Zumbrun
LINDA PERRY IS OFTEN THE FIRST TO POINT OUT: SHE
WEARS MANY HATS.
THAN 30 YEARS SINCE ACHIEVING HER FIRST HIT, “WHAT’S UP?”, AS THE LEAD SINGER AND SONGWRITER FOR 4 NON BLONDES, SHE CAN CLAIM AN IMMEASURABLE IMPACT ON CONTEMPORARY MUSIC.
In the Nineties and Noughties, she was the songwriter singers turned to when they wanted to break out of the pop factory - to them, Perry offered a kind of freedom. So for Christina Aguilera, she helped show the world her insecurities with “Beautiful”; for P!nk, it was the epitome of her rebellious nature, on “Get the Party Started”. In the UK, too, Perry has made waves, collaborating with household names from Adele to the Sugababes, James Blunt and Natasha Bedingfield.
She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2015 and has been nominated for five Grammys, including Song of the Year (“Beautiful”, 2003) and Best Song Written for Visual Media (“Girl in the Movies”, 2019). She is one of just nine women ever to be nominated for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical.
Throughout her impressive career, Perry has always remained true to herself. “I’m not pop,” she once said. “It’s super funny that I got into this whole pop world, because it’s not where I live. But maybe that’s why it makes me interesting.”
Perhaps, in turn, it is Perry who adds new dimensions to the work of her carefully chosen collaborators. She makes her fellow artists feel heard, then emboldened to speak out, to be a unique voice.
To Perry, the notion of failure is inconsequential. Everything is worth trying, and when it comes to her, more often than not, it pays off.
AN ICON
CALVIN HARRIS FOREVER
Congratulations on receiving the prestigious PRS For Music Icon Award. It’s an honour to be on this journey with you.
Love from Richard, Steve and the entire SRLV team. www.srlv.co.uk
PRS for Music Icon Award
CALVIN HARRIS
CALVIN HARRIS
PRS FOR MUSIC
ICON AWARD
YOU ONLY NEED TO GLANCE AT CALVIN HARRIS’ STAGGERING CATALOGUE OF HITS TO RECOGNISE HIS UNIQUE ABILITY TO RESONATE WITH A GLOBAL AUDIENCE.
Whether he’s teaming up with a fellow megastar or shining a spotlight on new talent, his contributions to the world of dance and beyond are truly awe-inspiring.
Perhaps the most extraordinary thing about the Scottish DJ, producer, songwriter and singer is how he has only grown more and more relevant, quite the feat in today’s fast-moving and often fickle industry. Almost two decades since the release of his breakthrough debut album I Created Disco and its irrepressible single “Acceptable in the 80s”, his earliest songs sound as fresh and original as ever.
No wonder he caught the attention of pop queen Kylie Minogue, who enlisted Harris to co-write and produce two songs on her 2007 album X – including the Top 10 single “In My Arms”. Demonstrating the breadth of Harris’ appeal, around the same time he also teamed up with Dizzee Rascal for the four-week number one hit “Dance wiv Me”, its squelchy, bouncing dance and disco sound providing the perfect background for Dizzee’s signature squawk.
Harris has been unstoppable ever since, releasing seven albums under his own name – most recently 2024’s compilation record 96 Months – and endless star collaborations including Rihanna, Frank Ocean, Rita Ora, Dua Lipa, Pharrell, Katy Perry, Ellie Goulding, Florence Welch and Sam Smith. A lyric from his biggest hit, “we found love in a hopeless place”, perhaps best sums up the enduring appeal of Harris’ work: he offers both connection and escape, love and hedonism, nostalgia and optimism. And he’ll get us dancing every time.
PRS FOR MUSIC ICON AWARD
CONGRATULATIONS FROM EVERYONE AT COLUMBIA RECORDS UK & SONY MUSIC
INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
CONGRATULATIONS
FROM EVERYONE AT COLUMBIA RECORDS UK AND SONY MUSIC
IVOR NOVELLO AWARDS INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
CONGRATULATIONS FROM ALL YOUR FRIENDS AT
ROSALÍA
INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
IT SPEAKS TO THE POWER
OF
ROSALÍA’S STORYTELLING THAT SHE IS THE FIRST RECIPIENT OF THE IVOR NOVELLO AWARD FOR INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR. SHE PROVES THAT MUSIC IS AN ART FORM THAT TRANSCENDS LANGUAGE AND BOUNDARIES.
Even before the release of her 2025 masterpiece, LUX, she had asserted herself as one of the most radical and ambitious voices of her generation. Such was the impact of 2018’s flamenco-leaning El Mal Querer that demand for the book upon which it was based, the 13th-century novel Flamenca, skyrocketed. Her genre-bending 2022 album Motomami, meanwhile, incorporated reggaeton and themes of lust, homesickness and her jaded view of fame (“a lousy lover”, apparently).
LUX, then, wasn’t exactly a surprise - the world by now knew to expect greatness from Rosalía - but it was still astonishing to see how she had evolved even further.
LUX is, to date, her magnum opus, an album with such clear vision that you needn’t speak any of its 13 languages to understand it. It is steeped in symbolism, golden threads tying together Rosalía’s themes of divinity, yearning, transformation, sacrifice and feminine mysticism.
How many others today would dare to drop a lead single (“Berghain”) that opens not with her own voice, but with rapid arpeggiating violins and a thunderous chorus from the youth choir Escolania de Montserrat?
To sing in German, and in a style inspired by the arias and requiems of the Italian Romantic period? To feature the avant-garde contributions of Björk and Yves Tumor?
Yes, that’s just one song.
Each and every time, Rosalía sets the benchmark to respond to. She inspires us to reach higher, be better, to take risks. Bravo.
Congratulations to our 2026 Ivor Novello recipients and nominees
COLDPLAY / FLORENCE WELCH
TOBIAS JESSO JR. / MILES CLINTON JAMES
SKYE NEWMAN / RAFFERTIE
JERSKIN FENDRIX / ZACH NAHOME
SARAH WARNE (AMAZON STUDIOS)
ROBIN CAROLAN (NBC UNIVERSAL)
NOMINEES HONOUREE
UMPG is proud to represent the iconic catalogue of Lily Allen, who is honoured with the Outstanding Song Collection award
ROSALÍA
Congratulations on receiving the International Songwriter of the Year award
“Rosalía is a singular songwriter and artist whose fearless creativity transcends cultures, languages and borders. By drawing from deep musical traditions while pushing boldly into new territory, she creates a sound and vision entirely her own. Her music truly connects audiences around the world, making her profoundly deserving of this special Ivor Novello honour.”
Jody Gerson - Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Publishing Group
SAM FENDER
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR WITH AMAZON MUSIC
Photo: Sarah Louise Bennett
Photo: Joshua Halling
SONGWRITING IS AS
MUCH
ABOUT OBSERVING THE WORLD AROUND US
AS IT
IS ABOUT LOOKING INWARDS.
FOR SAM FENDER, THIS PRACTICE
PROVED
CRUCIAL FOR HIS SUPERB THIRD ALBUM, PEOPLE WATCHING, ON WHICH HE SHARPENS HIS PEN FOR SONGS ABOUT THE EXTRAORDINARY LIVES OF ORDINARY PEOPLE.
Having already asserted himself as one of our most astute narrators of British life, on debut album Hypersonic Missiles (2019) and Seventeen Going Under (2021), Fender went further on People Watching - his third consecutive number one album and the fastest-selling vinyl of the century.
Songs such as “Crumbling Empire” are laced with guilt as Fender, conscious of his own success, visits the neglected town he grew up in: “I’m not preaching, I’m just talking/ I don’t wear the shoes I used to walk in.” On “Wild Long Lie”, he tries to drown his sorrows in the knowledge that he needs to get away from a bad scene.
Other songs show a different side to Fender. His collaboration with fellow Ivor Novello nominee Olivia Dean on “Rein Me In”, from the deluxe edition of People Watching, became his first UK number one in February this year. It’s no surprise listeners fell in love with it; Fender is in self-flagellating mode as he finds himself haunted by the ghosts of a past relationship.
Much like Bruce Springsteen, Fender’s songs speak to the times we live in; he is a generational voice whose music transcends viral moments and internet trends. His are words to last, and they will stay with you long after the final note has played.
THOM YORKE
ACADEMY FELLOWSHIP
Photo: Alex Lake
Photo: Alex Lake
IT SEEMS FITTING
THAT
THOM YORKE, A SONGWRITER WITH SUCH AN OTHER-WORLDLY QUALITY TO HIS VOICE, SHOULD WRITE SONGS WITH SUCH A HUMANISTIC FOCUS.
For more than three decades, the frontman of Radiohead, The Smile and Atoms for Peace has been one of the most astute observers of the human condition, whether that be feelings of alienation, unease, political disillusionment, the climate crisis or technological dystopia.
Perhaps the key to Yorke’s songwriting lies in the way it mirrors human thought itself. His lyrics unfold in fragments and impressions, allowing images and ideas to surface in the listener’s mind like scenery through the window of a speeding train – or the intimate reflections of his most troubled characters.
Mirrored by this is Yorke’s own restlessness, his constant quest for the new and the different. Take “And It Rained All Night”, from his 2006 solo album The Eraser: “And it rained all night and washed the filth away/ Down New York air-conditioned drains/ Oh, the ‘click-click-clack’ of the heavy black trains/ A million engines in neutral.” So evocative, and so unique to anything he’d produced before.
Yorke’s writing speaks to both the best and worst of humanity. In the best, there is the curiosity, a thirst for learning and inspiration from all corners of the Earth, from Sicilian folk music, Michael Stipe, the pioneers of minimalism; from birdsong, the soft rustle of trees or the rumbling of a volcano. Then there’s the worst: the greed, the selfishness, the wilful destruction of the world around us.
His writing resonates and endures, an echo that goes on and on in the deepest parts of ourselves.
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CELEBRATING OUR 2026 Ivor Novello Award Nominees
Rising Star Award with Amazon Music
Rising Star Award
Best Song Musically and Lyrically “Don’t Fall Asleep” JACOB ALON
PRS for Music Most Performed Work “Man I Need” by Olivia Dean ZACH NAHOME
Best Contemporary Song “I Stand on the Line” | “Know Yourself” by Kae Tempest
FRASER T. SMITH
Rising Star Award
Rising Star Award with Amazon Music DIVORCE
RECIPIENT
Visionary Award with Amazon Music
RISING STAR AWARD
THE RISING STAR AWARD RECOGNISES SONGWRITERS WHO DEMONSTRATE AN ORIGINAL CREATIVE VOICE, ONE THAT
HAS BROUGHT THEM TO THE TIPPING POINT
OF GREATNESS IN THEIR CAREER.
Regardless of whether they set their songs to the snarl of rock guitars, the swoon of violins or an infectious pop hook, our nominees stand out for the authenticity in their songwriting – whether looking inwards or observing the world around them.
This talent will be reflected in their songwriting craft, growing following, at live shows, online and in coverage from the music press. They’re on the cusp of something great, and they deserve our support.
CHLOE QISHA
Alt-pop songwriter and artist Chloe Qisha is one of the most-championed new acts of the moment, building a huge trajectory with her 2025 single “21st Century Cool Girl”.
Malaysian-born and UK-based, Chloe was training to be a therapist before she chose to pursue music, and it shows – she has an innate knack for tapping into a generational mindset. Her distinct voice shines through in her songwriting – songs like “So Sad So Hot” and “Modern Romance” balance youthful cynicism with an endearing self-awareness.
It’s redolent of Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter, the latter whom she opened for last summer, and always authentic.
To date, she has independently released two EPs along with a number of creative music videos that demonstrate her keenness to maintain a clear throughline in her art. Praise has come from all sides: Vogue, Elle UK, Clash, and cover features with Notion, Dork, NME and Rolling Stone UK. And with songwriting like this, it’s only set to continue.
Congratulations to all of the amazing nominees and winners of the Ivor Novello Awards.
It is an honour to be in this room supporting songwriters and composers.
DIVORCE
Divorce’s melding of pastoral indie, Americana and folk serves as a canvas for some of the most gorgeous and introspective songwriting any British band has produced in years. Formed in 2021 out of Nottingham’s close-knit DIY scene, members Tiger Cohen-Towell, Felix Mackenzie-Barrow, Adam Smith and Kasper Sandstrøm have been the subject of admiration of both critics and their peers.
Released last year, debut album Drive to Goldenhammer is informed by a keen eye for detail, and a playfulness that shines through both in the lyrics and the instrumentation.
There’s a vividness to songs such as the sprawling and eerie “Karen”, on which Cohen-Towell and Mackenzie-Barrow sing: “You’ll ride/ Out like a cannonball/ Playing a show/ To some hundreds of reptiles/ Who lick your silver hands.”
Divorce are also influenced by a strong sense of place, their deep-rooted affection for the East Midlands and playfully cynical view of the music industry. Such lyrically rich music opens a window into their world, a warm invitation extended to anyone who cares to join.
CONGRATULATES OUR 2026 IVOR NOVELLO AWARD HONOREES & NOMINEES
Calvin Harris ICON AWARD
Aaron May
Anya Jones
Lily Allen OUTSTANDING SONG COLLECTION
Bastian Langebaek
Chrystal
CMAT
Coldplay
Daniel Blumberg
Divorce
Florence Welch
Fraser T Smith
Gazelle Twin
Jacob Alon
Jerskin Fendrix
Jim Legxacy
Joe Stanley
Johan Hugo
Sam Fender SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Kae Tempest
Kito
Lily Allen
Lola Young
Mark Bowen
Thom Yorke ACADEMY FELLOWSHIP
Miles Clinton James
Myles Smith
Olivia Dean
Pale Jay
Rael Jones
Raffertie
Robin Carolan
Sarah Warne
Skye Newman
Tom Hodge
Tove Burman
JACOB ALON
Is Jacob Alon a poet or a songwriter? Perhaps both – there’s undoubtedly a poetic sensibility to the Scottish writer’s astounding, intricate lyrics, delivered in an otherworldly voice.
Alon hails from the quiet suburbs of Dunfermline, Fife, raised in a household in which “musical brilliance was whoever was on The X Factor”. Even more impressive, then, that Alon should grow up with such a keen sense of the craft of how to command a room with language and voice alone.
Their debut single, “Fairy in a Bottle”, exemplifies this. It is, quite simply, stunning –
a pared back tune of simple guitar-picking to allow Alon’s words to shine: “So let me hold these words until my heart retires/ I wanna worship you before the hope expires/ As long as we keep dancing in the land/ Of uncertainty, you’ll come alive.”
In Limerance, Alon’s superb 2025 debut album, continues in this theme of yearning, conveying the tangible bite of the chains of unrequited love. Carefully, tenderly, Alon unspools the darkest, most complex of romantic feelings and gives them to us: shining, clear.
Where The World’s Greatest Music Hits Home
Olivia Dean
MNEK
YUNGBLUD
CMAT
Lola Young
Jerskin Fendrix
Myles Smith
Chrystal
Lewis Capaldi
ColdplayFlorence WelchSteve Mac
KWN
Are we on the cusp of a fully fledged R&B renaissance in the UK? If kwn is anything to go by, yes. The London-born songwriter and artist had a breakthrough with “Worst Behaviour” in 2024; the remix, featuring US star Kehlani and accompanied by a steamy music video and European support tour, propelled her even further.
There’s an unhurried quality to kwn’s songwriting, a sensuality to songs such as “Talk You Through It”, her collaboration with British trio FLO, even as she is completely unfiltered in detailing her wants.
Her songwriting offers a bold expression of sexuality through a queer female lens, and is at once playful and sincere.
Much of the appeal in kwn’s work lies in its duality: her sound harks back to classic Nineties R&B while her lyrics feel distinctly modern. She tackles well-worn subjects – love, lust, heartache – with a fresh eye, whether a midnight confessional or a brooding ballad. One of the most appealing things about kwn? She knows how good she is.
to all our Columbia Records UKIvor Novello recipients and nominees
SKYE NEWMAN
Every once in a while, a remarkable new voice arrives seemingly as if from nowhere. Meet Skye Newman, whose swift rise has been propelled by the kind of confessional, candid songwriting that makes you stop in your tracks.
Already, at 22, Newman’s writing about fractured families, complex female friendships, self-worth and trauma have earned her two top 20 debut singles (a feat not achieved by a UK female solo artist since 2014) and made her the subject of national conversation.
Working closely with producers and cowriters Boo and Luis Navidad, Newman places emphasis on songwriting, not spectacle, in songs such as “Hairdresser”, about a one-sided friendship, “Lonely Girl”, about an abusive power dynamic in a relationship, and “Family Matters”, about childhood instability.
Newman uses songwriting to empower her listener; her words are like the words of a friend or confidante, urging fans to believe in themselves, to feel inspired. At such a young age, she already feels like an essential voice in British music.
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ivor novello lo AWARDS
Lily Allen
Damon Albarn
Myles Smith
Lola Young
Olivia Dean
Little Simz
Jim Legxacy
Wolf Alice
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2026 IVOR NOVELLO AWARDS
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Lily Allen
Little Simz
Lola Young
Myles Smith
Olivia Dean
Rael Jones
Wolf Alice
BEST CONTEMPORARY SONG
Best Contemporary Song celebrates innovative songwriting and original creativity. Bold inventive songs that challenge convention, reflect the times and redefine what contemporary songwriting can be.
This Ivor Novello Award celebrates songs released in the UK in 2025, crafted by British, Irish or UK-resident songwriters.
“Damascus”, written by Damon Albarn, yasiin bey and Omar Souleyman, unites three singular voices in a pro-humanity, crosscultural collaboration. Albarn returns with his fourth nomination in this category, while bey and Souleyman receive their first. It’s a bold, boundary-pushing work that resonates beyond borders.
Little Simz’s “Free”, co-written with Alex Bonfanti and Miles Clinton James, is an introspective, soul-searching work exploring love, self-forgiveness and vulnerability as forces for overcoming fear. Following her 2022 win, Little Simz returns with characteristic strength, while Bonfanti and James earn their first nominations.
Self Esteem’s spoken-word album opener “I Do and I Don’t Care”, co-written with Johan Hugo, earns both writers their first nomination in this category. A reflection on modern womanhood, it embraces the contradiction of feeling empowered yet cowardly, rejecting perfection in favour of something altogether more human.
“I Stand on the Line” sees former winner Kae Tempest collaborating with three time category winner Fraser T Smith on a powerful, unflinching piece, addressing themes of bodily autonomy, the discomfort of scrutiny and the joy of finally feeling at home in your body.
A second nomination for Kae Tempest and Fraser T Smith alongside co-writer Tom Rowlands who receives his first nomination in this category, “Know Yourself” is a reflective, intimate dialogue between past and present selves that celebrates perseverance, selfacceptance and finding peace with your past.
BEST CONTEMPORARY SONG THE NOMINATIONS
DAMASCUS
Written by Damon Albarn • yasiin bey Omar Souleyman
Performed by Gorillaz feat. Omar Souleyman and yasiin bey
Music published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing • Pop-Up
Music Publishing • Domino Publishing Company
Written by Alex Bonfanti • Miles Clinton James Little Simz
Performed by Little Simz
Music published in the UK by Universal Music Publishing
Sony Music Publishing
I DO AND I DON’T CARE
Written by Johan Hugo • Rebecca Lucy Taylor
Performed by Self Esteem
Music published in the UK by Warner Chappell Music • Blue Raincoat Music
Publishing/Reservoir Media Management
I STAND ON THE LINE
Written by Fraser T Smith • Kae Tempest
Performed by Kae Tempest
Music published in the UK by Warner Chappell Music • Domino Publishing Company
KNOW YOURSELF
Written by Tom Rowlands • Fraser T Smith • Kae Tempest
Performed by Kae Tempest
Music published in the UK by BMG Rights Management UK • Warner Chappell Music Domino Publishing Company
BEST SONG MUSICALLY AND LYRICALLY
Best Song Musically and Lyrically celebrates exceptional songwriting craft, where melody, lyrics and structure work in harmony. Songs that are both musically accomplished and lyrically resonant, that feel complete and timeless, capturing emotion and meaning with precision and depth.
This Ivor Novello Award celebrates songs released in the UK in 2025, crafted by British, Irish or UK-resident songwriters.
“Don’t Fall Asleep”, written by Jacob Alon, marks a striking first nomination for the emerging songwriter. Delicate yet quietly devastating, the song exhibits a refined lyrical instinct and emotional clarity, exploring themes of memory, loss and the liminal space between life and death.
Bold, theatrical and expansive, “Everybody Scream” is a cathartic exploration of trauma, healing and the female experience, showcasing the strength of its writers working in sharp creative alignment. Following her 2023 win in this category, Florence Welch returns alongside first time nominees Mark Bowen and Mitski.
“Focus is Power” is a purpose driven anthem about resilience, optimism and perseverance in the face of personal setbacks. Written by Rebecca Lucy Taylor, Johan Hugo and Pale Jay, the song earns a second song nomination for Taylor and Hugo, while marking a first recognition for Pale Jay.
Wolf Alice’s “The Sofa”, written by Ellie Rowsell, earns her second nomination in this category, accompanying a Best Album nomination this year. A reflective and tender ballad, it embraces finding peace in the everyday, rather than chasing unrealistic dreams or constant excitement.
“Weeds”, written by Tove Burman, Anya Jones and Jon Shave, marks first Ivor Novello nominations for all three writers. An atmospheric track performed by the Sugababes about resilience, self-worth and growing together.
BEST SONG MUSICALLY AND LYRICALLY THE NOMINATIONS
DON’T FALL ASLEEP
Written and performed by Jacob Alon
Music published in the UK by Concord Music Publishing
EVERYBODY SCREAM
Written by Mark Bowen • Mitski Florence Welch
Performed by Florence + The Machine
Music published in the UK by Kobalt Music Publishing • Warner Chappell Music obo Songs by Mitski Publishing Universal Music Publishing obo Florence + The Machine Ltd
FOCUS IS POWER THE SOFA
Written by Johan Hugo • Rebecca Lucy Taylor Pale Jay
Performed by Self Esteem
Music published in the UK by Warner Chappell Music • Blue Raincoat Music Publishing/Reservoir Media Management
Kobalt Music Publishing obo TruSauce Pub Co
Written by Ellie Rowsell
Performed by Wolf Alice
Music published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing
WEEDS
Written by Tove Burman • Anya Jones • Jon Shave
Performed by Sugababes
Music published in the UK by Warner Chappell Music obo MXM Music Spirit Music Group
Huge congratulations to our astoundingly talented client CALVIN HARRIS on receiving the PRS for Music Icon Award. Laurie Soriano and King, Holmes, Paterno & Soriano
PRS FOR MUSIC MOST PERFORMED WORK
PRS for Music Most Performed Work celebrates the songs, written by British or Irish PRS members, that connected with the public in 2025. Based on performance data across broadcast, online and public usage, this category recognises the songs that achieved the highest number of plays in the calendar year ending 31 December 2025, reflecting their exceptional reach and enduring resonance.
Written by Olivia Dean, Tobias Jesso Jr. and Zach Nahome, “Man I Need” earns its place among the year’s most played songs with its effortless charm and emotional warmth. Dean celebrates her first nomination in this category alongside a Best Album nod, while Jesso Jr. returns following two previous nominations and Nahome receives his first recognition.
Lola Young’s “Messy” continues its remarkable journey after a nomination in the Best Song Musically and Lyrically category last year. Following her Rising Star Award win, Young’s unfiltered lyricism and distinctive voice have clearly resonated, making this one of the year’s most enduringly played tracks.
With its soaring melodies and heartfelt songwriting, “Stargazing”, written by Myles Smith, Peter Fenn and Jesse Fink, returns after winning in this category last year. Its continued success is a testament to its wide-reaching appeal and lasting connection with audiences.
Marking a first Ivor Novello nomination for Chrystal, “The Days” stands out as a vibrant and infectious track. Its widespread popularity reflects a natural instinct for crafting hooks and moments that linger, capturing listeners and earning its place among the year’s most performed works.
A defining modern classic, “Viva La Vida”, written by Coldplay, continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. Originally awarded Best Selling British Song in 2009, its enduring popularity highlights the band’s remarkable songwriting legacy.
PRS FOR MUSIC MOST PERFORMED WORK THE NOMINATIONS
MAN I NEED
Written by Olivia Dean • Tobias Jesso Jr. Zach Nahome
Performed by Olivia Dean
Music published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing • Universal Music Publishing • Concord Music Publishing
Music published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing MESSY
Written and performed by Lola Young
STARGAZING THE DAYS
Written by Peter Fenn • Jesse Fink
Performed by Myles Smith
Music published in the UK by Kobalt Music Publishing obo Songs by 308 Publishing-Where Da Kasz At • Lyric Global
Copyright Services Crescendo obo Arcade
Artists Publishing-Jesse Fink Publishing-Spirit
One Music Crescendo • Sony Music Publishing
Written and performed by Chrystal
Music published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing
VIVA LA VIDA
Written by Guy Berryman • Jonny Buckland • Will Champion • Chris Martin
Performed by Coldplay
Music published in the UK by Universal Music Publishing
Myles Smith
SESAC CONGRATULATES
71ST IVOR NOVELLO AWARD NOMINEES
WOLF ALICE
BEST ALBUM THE CLEARING
BEST SONG MUSICALLY AND LYRICALLY “THE SOFA”
JOHAN HUGO
BEST CONTEMPORARY SONG “I DO AND I DON’T CARE” PERFORMED BY SELF ESTEEM
BEST SONG MUSICALLY AND LYRICALLY “FOCUS IS POWER” PERFORMED BY SELF ESTEEM
BEST ALBUM
Best Album celebrates original songwriting on a grand scale, recognising creative consistency, lyrical craft and musical vision. More than a collection of songs, a great album feels intentional, building atmosphere, telling stories and inviting listeners to stay for the full journey.
This Ivor Novello Award celebrates long-form albums released in the UK in 2025 by British, Irish or UK-resident songwriters.
black british music (2025), the latest project from Jim Legxacy and co-writer Joe Stanley, earns their first Ivor Novello nominations. A shape-shifting, experimental UK rap mixtape, it acts as a personal diary and a cultural scrapbook tracing loss and instability, while exploring what Black British music means today.
CMAT’s third studio album, EUROCOUNTRY, secures her second consecutive Best Album nomination. Packed with sharp wit and emotional candour, it swings confidently between bold, theatrical highs and intimate reflections, tackling Irish identity, the impacts of capitalism, and personal remorse with fearless clarity.
Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving, written with Bastian Langebaek and Max Wolfgang, marks debut Ivor Novello nominations for all three. A soul-pop exploration of modern romance, self-love and human connection, the album truly showcases Dean’s gift for subtle, emotionally resonant songwriting.
Wolf Alice’s fourth album The Clearing earns Ellie Rowsell and Joff Oddie their first Best Album nomination. Expansive and atmospheric, it captures a period of selfreckoning, relationships and personal growth, reflecting the band’s evolving creative voice.
West End Girl, the fourth studio album from Lily Allen, earns her first Best Album nomination alongside co-writers Chloe Angelides, Kito and Blue May. Sharp, reflective and disarmingly honest, it examines fame, infidelity and self reclamation, and rewards listening to from beginning to end.
BEST ALBUM THE NOMINATIONS
BLACK BRITISH MUSIC (2025)
Written by Jim Legxacy • Joe Stanley
Performed by Jim Legxacy
Music published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing
Music published in the UK by BMG Rights Management UK EURO-COUNTRY
Written and performed by CMAT
THE ART OF LOVING
Written by Olivia Dean • Bastian Langebaek
Max Wolfgang
Performed by Olivia Dean
Music published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing • Universal Music Publishing obo Goldfish Records
Kobalt Music Publishing obo Alveron Music
THE CLEARING
Written by Joff Oddie • Ellie Rowsell
Performed by Wolf Alice
Music published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing
WEST END GIRL
Written by Lily Allen • Chloe Angelides • Kito • Blue May
Performed by Lily Allen
Music published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing • Kobalt Music Publishing obo Chloe Angelides Publishing-Where Da Kasz At • Kobalt Music Publishing obo Seeker Music • BMG Rights Management UK
BEST ORIGINAL FILM SCORE
Best Original Film Score honours the power of original composition in feature film, recognising how music deepens storytelling and enriches the cinematic experience. A compelling score shapes emotion, heightens drama and strengthens the audience’s connection to the screen, placing composers at the heart of the creative process.
This Ivor Novello Award celebrates music composed for feature films released in the UK in 2025 by British, Irish or UK-resident composers.
Bugonia, composed by Jerskin Fendrix, sees the 2024 winner return with another bold and imaginative score. Created before filming began and guided only by three evocative words, the result is a strikingly expansive work, rich in texture and orchestral ambition, brimming with curiosity and cinematic scale.
Built from a tapestry of found sounds, Dragonfly is composed by last year’s winner, Raffertie. Transforming the everyday into something quietly mesmerising, the score captures repetition and movement through layered sequences, mirroring the film’s cyclical rhythms with inventive precision.
Drawing on a rich palette of influences, Robin Carolan’s score for Nosferatu reimagines gothic tradition with expressive depth. Marking his first Ivor Novello nomination, the music balances darkness with fragility, uncovering a haunting sense of melancholy and unexpected romanticism. Earning his first nomination in this category, Tom Hodge delivers a score for Testimony that is both sensitive and assured. Moving fluidly between restraint and emotional force, the composition blends intimate instrumentation with subtle electronics, supporting a complex narrative with clarity and care.
Returning following his 2022 win, Daniel Blumberg presents an ambitious and immersive score for The Brutalist. Developed over several years, the work explores architecture through sound, combining improvisation and precision to create a richly textured piece that resonates with both scale and intimacy.
BEST ORIGINAL FILM SCORE
THE
NOMINATIONS
BUGONIA
Composed by Jerskin Fendrix
Music published in the UK by Universal/MCA Music Ltd obo Focus-Gramercy Music
Composed by Raffertie
Music published in the UK by Universal Music Publishing
NOSFERATU
Composed by Robin Carolan
Music published in the UK by Universal/MCA Music Ltd obo Focus-Gramercy Music
TESTIMONY
Composed by Tom Hodge
Music published in the UK by Bucks Music Group Limited obo Rocliffe Limited and Underground Films Commissioning Limited
THE BRUTALIST
Composed by Daniel Blumberg
Music published in the UK by Warner Chappell Music
BEST TELEVISION SOUNDTRACK
Best Television Soundtrack celebrates the vital role of original music in shaping long form storytelling. In television, music builds atmosphere across episodes, supports character and narrative development and sustains emotional tone, helping to define a broadcasts’ identity and impact.
This Ivor Novello Award recognises music composed for television, broadcast in the UK in 2025, by British, Irish or UKresident composers.
Composed by Aaron May and David Ridley, Adolescence marks a powerful first nomination for both. Built around an expressive vocal core, the score balances fragility and restraint, finding a distinctive musical language that enhances emotion while preserving the immediacy of the drama.
Lazarus, composed by Sarah Warne, earns a first Ivor Novello nomination with a richly imaginative score. Blending chamber choir, strings and electronics, it crafts a playful yet unsettling sonic world, using voice in inventive ways to explore memory,
perception and the boundaries between reality and the supernatural.
Also marking a first nomination, Gazelle Twin’s Summerwater unfolds as an expansive and atmospheric score. It weaves together acoustic and electronic elements, shifting between beauty and unease to reflect the landscape’s emotional and supernatural undercurrents with a distinctive, immersive voice.
For This City is Ours, Rael Jones earns his first nomination in this category following recognition for film score. Centred around a unifying motif, the score transforms familiar sounds into something strikingly original, blending texture and melody to mirror the series’ sense of inevitability and tension.
Bringing together two distinctive voices, Trespasses, composed by David Holmes and Brian Irvine, is a carefully crafted, textural work. Holmes, a previous winner in this category, joins Irvine, who receives his first screen nomination, to create a restrained yet emotionally rich soundtrack shaped by tension, intimacy and ambiguity.
BEST TELEVISION SOUNDTRACK THE NOMINATIONS
ADOLESCENCE
Composed by Aaron May • David Ridley
Music published in the UK by BMG Rights Management UK obo Maisie Anthems
LAZARUS
Composed by Sarah Warne
Music published in the UK by Universal/MCA Music Ltd obo Amazon Content Services
SUMMERWATER
Composed by Gazelle Twin
Music published in the UK by District 6 Music Publishing Ltd obo
Concrete Mother • Sony Music Publishing obo All3Media
THIS CITY IS OURS
Composed by Rael Jones
Music published in the UK by Sony Music Publishing obo Left Bank Pictures
TRESPASSES
Composed by David Holmes • Brian Irvine
Music published in the UK by Kobalt Music Publishing • Sony Music Publishing obo All3Media
THE JUDGES
AN IVOR NOVELLO AWARD REPRESENTS PEER RECOGNITION. THE IVORS ACADEMY WOULD LIKE TO
THANK ALL WHO SAT ON THIS YEAR’S
AWARD PANELS:
Iain Archer • David Arnold • Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante • Justine Barker
Dave Bayley • Berwyn • Aisling Brouwer • Tom Chaplin • Rachel Chinouriri
Jamie Cullum • Catherine Anne Davies • Cathy Dennis • Siobhan Donaghy
Lizzie Esau • Beth Gibbons • Nick Harvey • IAMDDB • Jim Irvin • Jin Jin
David Julyan • Finn Keane • Jonny Lattimer • Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch
Shaznay Lewis • Steve Mac • Steph Marziano • Shelly McErlaine • Jimmy Napes
Bankey Ojo • Ben Onono • P2J • Hannah Peel • Anna Phoebe • Karen Poole
Andy Price • R-Kay • Orphy Robinson • Jon Shave • Skin • Sharleen Spiteri
Biff Stannard • Stephanie Taylor • Gus Unger-Hamilton • Jonathan Vincent
Imogen Williams • Ayanna Witter-Johnson • Lindsay Wright
THE IVORS ACADEMY WISHES TO THANK
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PRS for Music for their category sponsorship
Lauren Laverne our host
This year’s award presenters
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Annabel Fitzgerald, Vicky Madden and team for stage and floor management
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Matt Everitt our voiceover artist
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ORDER OF PRESENTATION
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• AWARDS CEREMONY
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PRS for Music Icon Award
Best Contemporary Song
Special International Award with Amazon Music
Best Television Soundtrack Outstanding Song Collection
IN MEMORIAM
Best Song Musically and Lyrically Visionary Award with Amazon Music Academy Fellowship
PRS for Music Most Performed Work
Best Original Film Score Best Album
International Songwriter of the Year Rising Star Award
Songwriter of the Year with Amazon Music Academy Fellowship
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