Cmat says ‘it’s nice to finally win an award in England’ with Ivors best album
Sam Fender won songwriter of the year, Rosalia was named international songwriter of the year and Sir Elton John received an Ivors Academy Honour.
Ivor Novello Awards 2026 winners
- Sam Fender calls on the music industry to find more voices from working class backgrounds, as Elton John hails him as “one of the greatest lyricists Britain has ever produced” NME —
- Thom Yorke Debuts New Song ‘Space Walk,’ Slams Music Industry at Ivor Novello Awards Rolling Stone —
- Rosalía, Lily Allen and CMAT triumph at Ivor Novello songwriting awards Euronews —
- CMAT speaks out against fascism, Nigel Farage and “anybody who decides to make life more difficult for people who are just trying to live” NME —
- CMAT wins best album at Ivor Novello Awards: ‘It’s nice to finally win an award in England’ Irish Times —