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Novello

British  
/ nəˈvɛləʊ /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Sam Fender, Rosalía and Jacob Allen were among the big winners at this year's Ivor Novello Awards, as Sir Elton John received a special honour.

From BBC • May 21, 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

The situation was highlighted by Raye at the 2023 Ivor Novello Awards, where she told record label bosses it was "an insult" that songwriters were expected to "work for free".

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025

The ceremony also saw awards for rising stars Lola Young and Myles Smith, while U2 became the first Irish band to win the fellowship of the Ivor Novello songwriting academy.

From BBC • May 22, 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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