Our funding has helped songwriters and composers gain access to the industry, improve their skills, further their careers, connect with other creators and develop their confidence.
Below are some of the wonderful projects we’ve supported, and some of the stories from creators we’ve helped.
The Ultimate Studio Sessions is a pioneering UK programme developed by Cre8ting Vision.
The programme aims to bring emerging songwriters, artists and producers together in the studio to collaborate, create, and release new music.
With guidance and support from active professionals of the industry, new talent will gain experience, knowledge, and business skills that they will be able to apply to their own projects.
Mother’s Write is an innovative songwriting camp created by We Are Unheard, designed specifically for established and emerging mother-songwriters.
Funded by The Ivors Academy Trust and supported by Qube, the initiative offers a supportive, inclusive space where mothers can collaborate, create music, and build industry connections.
The programme offers tailored sessions, mentorship, and networking.
Inside Track is a year-long artist development programme founded by Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriter and producer Cassell the Beatmaker.
The initiative supports music creators from underrepresented backgrounds or those facing significant barriers to entry, offering tailored creative and career development opportunities.
Participants benefit from studio time, mentoring, industry networking, and career guidance, as well as a live showcase where they can exhibit their work.
Building Blocks Belfast is a series of workshops designed to equip emerging musicians and songwriters with the skills, knowledge, and connections they need to thrive in today’s music industry.
Through interactive sessions led by industry professionals, participants explore everything from songwriting and income generation to home studio production and industry trends.
Song Academy is the leading UK songwriting platform for young people, dedicated to helping them find their voice and build confidence through writing original songs.
With a strong focus on lyricism and musical creativity, Song Academy empowers young talent to express themselves and connect with like-minded peers.
The programme offers bursaries to support two participants facing financial barriers to attend its transformative summer songwriting camp.
In The Room is a development scheme from The Ivors Academy.
Designed for emerging music creators, the programme focuses on leadership, visibility, and paid research opportunities within the industry.
Led by under-25 Academy Board Directors Hope Winter and Imogen Williams, participants will gain the skills, mentorship, and experience needed to engage with influential music industry boards and advocate for the issues that matter most to their generation.
TheWRD is a groundbreaking education platform that opens access to the creative industries by combining insights from music industry leaders, expert educators, and innovative technology.
Designed to be inclusive and inclusive, TheWRD delivers career-defining arts education to aspiring creatives everywhere.
The Writer Producer Fund, launched by PRS Foundation in association with the Ivors Academy Trust, supports songwriters and writer-producers working in popular music genres.
The fund enabled recipients to develop their careers, grow their writing and production credits, and invest in their creative and professional development.
The David Ferguson Lectures honour the legacy of one of Britain’s most successful television composers and passionate advocates for creator rights.
With credits including Cracker, Rebus, and Auf Wiedersehen Pet, David Ferguson also served as Chair of BASCA and contributed widely to the music community.
The lectures provide a platform for thought leadership, exploring the major issues facing songwriters and composers today.
“It was clear that the sky is the limit when the environment is right”
“Small, directly targeted grassroots funding where its needed most can have a resounding impact”.
