Organisation: British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors

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‘Nelson Mandela’ composer scoops inspiration award

Specials songwriter Jerry Dammers has been named a music industry inspiration three decades after his song, ‘Nelson Mandela’, stormed the charts calling for the release of the anti-apartheid campaigner.

Fri, 23 May, 2014

Songwriters battle it out for prestigious Ivor Novello

John Newman is in the running for a prestigious songwriting award for his debut single ‘Love Me Again’.

Fri, 25 Apr, 2014

Tearful Adele wins Ivor Novello Award

A tearful Adele was named songwriter of the year at the Ivor Novello Awards today – and promptly gave the gong away.

Thu, 17 May, 2012

Little-known band Patch William in running for Ivor Novello award

A group of virtual unknowns championed on Twitter by Stephen Fry will battle it out with chart star Lily Allen for a top UK songwriting award, it was announced today.

Tue, 20 Apr, 2010