List of Ivor Novello Award winners and nominees (1970s–1980s) Last updated December 22, 2024 Ivor Novello Awards are held annually since 1956 by the Ivors Academy , formerly the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, to recognize the excellence in songwriting and composing . The following list consists of all the winners and nominees of the awards by year, the winners are listed first and in bold followed by the nominees if present.
The awards and/or nominations are received by the songwriters of the nominated work, not the performers, unless they also have songwriting credits.
1970s 1970 English playwright and composer Noël Coward received the award for Outstanding Services to British Music. The 15th Ivor Novello Awards were presented on May 10, 1970 at Talk of The Town, London . [1]
Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Best Score from a Film or Musical Play Best Song Musically and Lyrically British International Hit of the Year International Artist of the Year Special Award for Originality Special Award for Most Outstanding Contemporary Song The "A" Side of the Record Issued in 1969 Which Achieved the Highest Certified British Sales The British Songwriter of the Year The Most Performed Song of the Year The Year's Outstanding Light Orchestral Arranger/Composer
1971 Outstanding Services to British Music recipient, Cliff Richard . Ray Dorset won two awards for Mungo Jerry 's debut single "In the Summertime ". The 16th Ivor Novello Awards were in 1971. [2]
Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Best Song Musically and Lyrically Best Theme from Any Film, Television Programme or Theatrical Production British Songwriters of the Year Light Music Award The "A" Side of the Record Issued in 1970 Which Achieved the Highest Certified British Sales The Best Ballad or Romantic Song, Musically and Lyrically The Best Novel or Unusual Song, Musically and Lyrically The Best Pop Song The International Hit of the Year by British Writers The Most Performed Work of the Year
1972 George Harrison won two awards for the song "My Sweet Lord ". The 17th Ivor Novello Awards were broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on June 28, 1972, with the winners being presented by Robin Boyle . [3]
Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Best Song Musically and Lyrically British Songwriters of the Year Entertainment Music The "A" Side of the Record Issued in 1971 Which Achieved the Highest Certified British Sales The Best Ballad or Romantic Song, Musically and Lyrically The Best Novel or Unusual Song, Musically and Lyrically The Best Pop Song, Musically and Lyrically The Best Song and/or Theme Score from Any Film, Television Programme or Theatrical Production The International Hit of the Year by British Writers The Most Performed Work of the Year
1973 The 18th Ivor Novello Awards took place at the Music Publishers Association Lunch at the Connaught Rooms , London on May 3, 1973. [4]
Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Best Song Musically and Lyrically British Songwriter of the Year The "A" Side of the Record Issued in 1972 Which Achieved the Highest Certified British Sales The Best Ballad or Romantic Song The Best Novel or Unusual Song Best Pop Song The Best Song and/or Theme or Score from Any Film or Theatrical Production The Best Song and/or Theme from Any Radio or Television Programme The International Hit of the Year by British Writers The Most Performed Work of the Year
1974 Lynsey de Paul won Best Ballad or Romantic Song for "Won't Somebody Dance with Me ". The 19th Ivor Novello Awards were broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on May 17, 1974. The awards were introduced by Alan Black . [5]
Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Best Selling British Record Best Song Musically and Lyrically Most Performed British Song Songwriters of the Year The Best Ballad or Romantic Song The Beast Beat Song The Best Novel or Unusual Song The Best Pop Song The Best Score from Any Film or Theatrical Production The Best Song or Theme from Any Radio or TV Programme The International Hit of the Year by British Writers
1975 Outstanding Services to British Music recipient, Vera Lynn . The 20th Ivor Novello Awards took place at the Dorchester Hotel , London and were broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on May 22, 1975. The awards were introduced by Len Jackson. [6]
Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Best Selling British Record Most Performed British Song Songwriters of the Year The Best Light Orchestral Work The Best New Musical The Best Pop Song The Best Theme from a Film or a Stage, Radio or Television Production The British International Hit of the Year The Best Song Musically and Lyrically
1976 The 21st Ivor Novello Awards took place on May 11, 1976, at the Dorchester Hotel , London . [7]
Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Best British Musical Best British Work for Children Best Film Score Best Instrumental Work "Introduction and Air to a Stained Glass Window" – Written by John Gregory Best Middle of the Road Song Best Selling British Record Best Theme from TV or Radio International Hit of the Year Most Performed British Work Music Publisher of the Year Songwriters of the Year The Best Pop Song
1977 Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page , John Bonham , Robert Plant , John Paul Jones received the Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. The 22nd Ivor Novello Awards were held at the Grosvenor House, London. [8]
Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Best Instrumental Work Best Middle of the Road Song Best Theme from Radio or Television Production International Hit of the Year Most Performed Work and Best Selling "A" Side Songwriter of the Year Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music Special Award The Best Pop Song
1978 The Bee Gees won two awards for "How Deep Is Your Love ". The 23rd Ivor Novello Awards were held at the Grosvenor House, London. [9]
Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Best Song Musically and Lyrically Songwriter of the Year Special Award The Best British Musical The Best Film Music or Song The Best Instrumental or Popular Orchestral Work The Best Pop Song The Best Selling "A" Side The Best Theme from a Radio or Television Production The International Hit of the Year The Most Performed Work The Outstanding Lyric of the Year
1979 Outstanding Services to British Music recipient, George Martin . Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music recipient, Jeff Lynne . Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty won two awards for his song "Baker Street ". The 24th Ivor Novello Awards were held at the Grosvenor House, London. [10]
Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Best Film Score Best Song Musically and Lyrically Songwriters of the Year Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music Special Award for Services to British Songwriters The Best British Musical The Best Film Song The Best Instrumental or Popular Orchestral Work The Best Pop Song The Best Selling "A" Side The Best Theme from a Radio or Television Production The International Hit of the Year The Most Performed Work The Outstanding British Lyric
1980s 1980 Mike Batt received three awards in 1980, two of them for the song "Bright Eyes " from the film Watership Down . Bob Geldof won two awards for the song "I Don't Like Mondays ". The 25th Ivors were held at the Grosvenor House, London. [11]
Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Best British Musical Best Song Musically and Lyrically Songwriter of the Year Special Award for International Achievement Special Award for Lifetime Achievement The Best Film Song, Theme or Score The Best Instrumental or Popular Orchestral Work The Best Pop Song The Best Selling "A" Side The Best Theme from a Radio or Television Production The International Hit of the Year The Most Performed Work The Outstanding British Lyric
1981 Pink Floyd member Roger Waters won International Hit of the Year for the song "Another Brick in the Wall ". The 26th Ivors were held at the Grosvenor House, London. [12]
Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Best Song Musically and Lyrically Songwriter of the Year Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music The Best Film Song, Theme or Score The Best Pop Song The Best Selling "A" Side The Best Theme for a Radio or Television Production The International Hit of the Year The Most Performed Work The Outstanding British Lyric
1982 The Who members Roger Daltrey , John Entwistle , Kenney Jones , Keith Moon and Pete Townshend received the Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. Adam Ant received two awards alongside Marco Pirroni , Songwriters of the Year and Best Selling "A" Side. The 27th Ivors were held at the Grosvenor House, London. [13]
Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Services to British Music Best British Musical Best Film Theme or Song Best Song Musically and Lyrically Best Theme from a TV or Radio Production Songwriters of the Year Special Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music The Best Pop Song The Best Selling "A" Side The International Hit of the Year The Most Performed Work The Outstanding British Lyric
1983 Genesis members Tony Banks , Phil Colins , Peter Gabriel , Steve Hackett and Mike Rutherford received the award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. The 28th Ivor Novello Awards were held at the Grosvenor House, London. [14]
Category Recipient and nominees Best British Musical Best Film Theme or Song Best Song Musically and Lyrically Best Theme from a TV or Radio Production Lifetime Achievement in British Music Outstanding Contribution to British Music Songwriter of the Year Special Award for 25 Year in the Music Business The Best Pop Song The Best Selling "A" Side The International Hit of the Year The Most Performed Work The Outstanding British Lyric
1984 Status Quo members Andy Bown , Pete Kircher , Alan Lancaster , Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi received the award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. The Police frontman Sting received two awards for the song "Every Breath You Take ". Culture Club members Boy George , Jon Moss , Michael Craig and Roy Hay won two awards with Phil Pickett for the song "Karma Chameleon ". The 29th Ivor Novello Awards were held at the Grosvenor House, London. [15]
Category Recipient and nominees Outstanding Contribution to British Music Best British Musical Best Film Theme or Song Best Song Musically and Lyrically Best Theme from a TV or Radio Production Outstanding Services to British Music Songwriters of the Year Best Pop Song Best Rock Song The Best Selling "A" Side The International Hit of the Year The Most Performed Work
1985 The Moody Blues members Graeme Edge , Justin Hayward , John Lodge , Patrick Moraz and Ray Thomas received the award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. English singer Phil Collins won Best Song Musically and Lyrically for the song "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) ". The 30th Ivor Novello Awards were held at the Grosvenor House, London. [16]
Category Recipient and nominees; Performed by Culture Club Best British Musical Best Contemporary Song Best Film Theme or Song Best Song Musically and Lyrically Best Theme from a Radio or TV Production Outstanding Contribution to British Music Outstanding Services to British Music Songwriter of the Year The Best Selling "A" Side The International Hit of the Year The Jimmy Kennedy Award The Most Performed Work
1986 Graham Lyle won two awards alongside Terry Britten for the song "We Don't Need Another Hero ". The 31st Ivor Novello Awards were held at the Grosvenor House, London. [17]
Category Recipient and nominees Best British Musical Best Contemporary Song Best Film Theme or Song Best Song Musically and Lyrically Best Theme from a Radio or TV Production Outstanding Contribution to British Music Outstanding Services to British Music Songwriter of the Year The Best Selling "A" Side The International Hit of the Year The Jimmy Kennedy Award Most Performed Work
1987 Queen members Brian May , Freddie Mercury , John Deacon and Roger Taylor received the award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. Eurythmics members Dave Stewart (left) and Annie Lennox (right) won two awards, Outstanding Contemporary Song and Songwriters of the Year. The 32nd Ivor Novello Awards were held on April 15, 1987, at the Grosvenor House, London. [18]
Category Recipient and nominees Best British Musical Best Contemporary Song Best Film Theme or Song Best Song Musically and Lyrically Best Theme from a TV or Radio Production Outstanding Contribution to British Music Outstanding Services to British Music Songwriters of the Year The Best Selling "A" Side The International Hit of the Year The Jimmy Kennedy Award The Most Performed Work
1988 The 33rd Ivor Novello Awards held on April 7, 1988, at the Grosvenor House, London. [19]
Category Recipient and nominees Best Contemporary Song Best Film Score Theme or Song Best Song Musically and Lyrically Best Theme from a TV or Radio Production Outstanding Contribution to British Music Outstanding Services to British Music Songwriters of the Year The Best Selling "A" Side The International Hit of the Year The Jimmy Kennedy Award The Most Performed Work
1989 British singer George Michael received two awards, International Hit of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, the latter was shared with the songwriting trio Stock Aitken Waterman . John Illsley received the award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music alongside Mark Knopfler . The 34th Ivor Nvello Awards were presented on April 4, 1989, at the Grosvenor House, London. [20]
Category Recipient and nominees Best Contemporary Song Best Film Theme or Song Best Song Musically and Lyrically Best Theme from a TV or Radio Production Lifetime Achievement Outstanding Contribution to British Music Outstanding Services to British Music Songwriters of the Year The Best Selling "A" Side The International Hit of the Year The Jimmy Kennedy Award The Most Performed Work
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