The Ivors celebrates songwriters and screen composers and recognises the craft and achievements of outstanding music creators. This year’s nominees include a Leeds Conservatoire graduate.
Tom Odell (left) and Max Clilverd on stage. Photo credit: Ciara McMullan
Max Clilverd, who studied Popular Music, is nominated in the Best Song Musically and Lyrically category alongside Laurie Blundell and Tom Odell for ‘Black Friday.’ The song, performed by Tom Odell, is the title track on the lauded singer-songwriter’s latest album. Max is guitarist in Tom’s band. In addition, he is a sought-after session musician, a published songwriter and has been touring worldwide for over ten years.
Other songs within the category are ‘Black Swan’ performed by Victoria Canal, ‘Spirit 2.0’ performed by Sampha, ‘Sunshine Baby’ performed by The Japanese House, plus ‘The Narcissist’ performed by Blur.
Presented by The Ivors Academy since 1956, each winner receives a hand-crafted Ivor Novello statuette and joins a roll call of greats that includes Adele, Stormzy, Cathy Dennis, Annie Lennox, Amy Winehouse, Dave, Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Joan Armatrading.
Ivor Novello Awards are judged by acclaimed songwriters and composers from The Ivors Academy and awarded for craft and creative excellence. This peer recognition makes the awards so special and respected.
Winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony taking place at Grosvenor House, London, on Thursday 23 May.
