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Novello

British

/ nəˈvɛləʊ /

noun

Ivor, real name Ivor Novello Davies. 1893–1951, Welsh actor, composer, songwriter, and dramatist

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The Ivor Novello Awards, are coveted in the UK music industry because they specifically recognise the importance of songwriting.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Nominations are out for this year's Ivor Novello Awards and Olivia Dean, Lola Young, Lily Allen and Jacob Alon are among stars in the running for recognition.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

"An Ivor Novello Award has for over 70 years been the most prestigious recognition of excellence in music and I'd like to thank our judges for working hard to recognise this year's nominees," adds Neri.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Pop singer-songwriter Lola Young leads the nominations for this year's prestigious Ivor Novello Awards, with Charli XCX, Ghetts and Jade among the other stars in contention.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

It's the loveliest soprano voice I've heard since your great namesake, Clara Novello.

From That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 2 by Trollope, Frances Eleanor

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