IVORS HONOR DAVE

Dave was named Songwriter of the Year at the Ivor Novello Awards. Ed Sheeran, Sam Fender and Little Simz likewise took home coveted prizes from the Ivors Academy.

The win for Dave is his fourth. His album We’re All Alone in This Together topped the U.K. chart and scored three Top 10 singles.

During the ceremony at Grosvenor House in London, Naomi Kimpenu received the Rising Star Award, while Peter Gabriel, Shakira, Cocteau Twins and The Cure’s Robert Smith were also recognized for their contributions to music.

Longtime host Paul Gambaccini announced his retirement. Lauren Laverne will be replacing him next year.

2022 IVOR NOVELLO AWARD WINNERS

Academy Fellowship: Peter Gabriel

Best Album: Pink Noise, written by Dann Hume and Laura Mvula, performed by Laura Mvula

Best Contemporary Song: “I Love You, I Hate You,” written by Dean ‘Inflo’ Josiah Cover and Little Simz, performed by Little Simz

Best Original Film Score: The World to Come, composed by Daniel Blumberg

Best Original Video Game Score: Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, composed by Richard Jacques

Best Song Musically and Lyrically: “Seventeen Going Under,” written and performed by Sam Fender

Best Television Soundtrack: Landscapers, composed by Arthur Sharpe

Outstanding Solo Collection: Paul Heaton

PRS for Music Most Performed Work: “Bad Habits,” written by Fred Again.., Johnny McDaid and Ed Sheeran, performed by Ed Sheeran

PRS for Music Icon Award: Robert Smith and Simon Gallup

Rising Star Award With Apple Music: Naomi Kimpenu

Songwriter of the Year: Dave

Special International Award With Apple Music: Shakira

Visionary Award: Elizabeth Fraser, Robin Guthrie and Simon Raymonde (Cocteau Twins)