Andrew Ridgeley accepted a posthumous Academy Fellowship for George Michael at the 2026 Ivor Novellos on May 21. The award, the highest honour from The Ivors Academy, was presented at London’s Grosvenor Hotel.
Ridgeley, Michael’s former Wham! bandmate, told NME backstage that the honour would have meant a great deal to the late singer. He said Michael would have been proud to be counted among songwriters whose work had shaped him.
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Several artists used their acceptance speeches at the Ivor Novello Awards to call for greater inclusion in the music industry. The ceremony took place last night in London.
Linda Perry, frontwoman of 4 Non Blondes, will be honored with the special international songwriter prize at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards in London. The ceremony is scheduled for May 21 at the Grosvenor Hotel. Perry's award recognizes her extensive songwriting credits with major artists.
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Heart, George Clinton, Lucinda Williams and Take 6 will perform at the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum’s 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 8. The event at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles honors 14 recordings spanning nearly a century and Warner Records. Norah Jones joins the lineup and will receive the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award.
Scottish singer Jacob Alon discussed a new collaboration with Kae Tempest during an interview at the Ivor Novello Awards. The pair recently worked together in the studio on an unspecified project.
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The 2026 Libera Awards nominees have been announced, featuring recent Grammy winners Clipse and Mavis Staples alongside Hayley Williams and Geese for record of the year. The ceremony will take place on June 8 at Gotham Hall in New York City. Nominations cover 38 categories honoring independent music.