The Ivors Academy has revealed the full list of recipients of its Honours ahead of next month’s ceremony.
The Honours recognise advocates and innovators who champion songwriters and composers and help to build a stronger, fairer and more inclusive music industry.
Broadcaster Edith Bowman will host the ceremony, which takes place at the InterContinental London Park Lane on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
Joining previously announced Honourees Raye and Kae Tempest are:
Catherine Manners, founder of Manners McDade
Jon Platt, chairman & CEO, Sony Music Publishing
Sir Chris Bryant MP, Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade
John Sweeney (1959 - 2025), vice president, international at SESAC
Kanya King CBE, CEO and founder of the MOBO Group
Sir Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group
Our Honourees embody what it means to champion and make a lasting difference to the songwriting and composing community
Roberto Neri
Roberto Neri, chief executive of The Ivors Academy, said: “Songwriters and composers are at the centre of music and The Ivors Academy Honours celebrate the people who empower and stand with them. I'm proud to announce this incredible list of cultural icons, entrepreneurs, visionaries and advocates. Together with the artistry of Raye and Kae Tempest, and in honour of the late John Sweeney, our Honourees embody what it means to champion and make a lasting difference to the songwriting and composing community.”
The Ivors Academy Honours 2025 are supported by IMRO, MCPS the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), PPL, PRS For Music, Royalty Access Studio, Sentric Music, SESAC Music Group and TikTok.
Tickets for The Ivors Academy Honours 2025 are on sale, with a 50% reduction for professional members.
The Ivors Academy Honours continue the legacy of the Academy’s Gold Badge Awards, first held in 1974, and previously awarded to figures including songwriter and campaigner Carla Marie Williams MBE, politician Kevin Brennan, Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis CBE and activist and artist Bob Geldof.
The Honours celebrate music creators and executives setting higher standards across the sector, and whose advocacy, leadership and innovation are shaping a better future for songwriters and composers.
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