Wolf Alice and Florence + the Machine are nominated for the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards! This annual event celebrates the best in songwriting and composing from British and Irish artists.
Wolf Alice’s latest album, *The Clearing*, is up for Best Album. Their song “The Sofa” is nominated for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. Florence + the Machine’s title track “Everybody Scream” from their 2025 album is also in the running for Best Song Musically and Lyrically.
Other nominees include Gorillaz’s “Damascus” for Best Contemporary Song. Breakout singles from Lola Young (“Messy”) and Myles Smith (“Stargazing”) are nominated for Most Performed Work. Coldplay’s classic hit “Viva La Vida” is also up for the same award.
The 2026 Ivor Novello Awards will take place on May 21 in London.
In other news, Sam Fender will be honored as Best Live Act at the 2026 O2 Silver Clef Awards on July 9 in London. This event is organized by the charity Nordoff and Robbins, which provides music therapy to those in need. Fender expressed his gratitude, saying, “It’s an honour to receive the Best Live Act Award. I’m so lucky to do this as a job, and this award means a lot because of the amazing work Nordoff and Robbins do.”
Stay tuned for more updates on your favorite artists!
