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Rising Star Award with Apple Music at The Ivors 2021

Calling songwriters aged 18-24. Are you a Rising Star? Enter to win an Ivor Novello Award and a year-long mentorship from a well-established songwriter and leaders from Apple Music.

The Rising Star Award honours young British and Irish songwriters with exceptional potential and ambition. The Award discovers, supports, and accelerates the careers of the most promising music creators.

The winner will be presented with a dedicated Ivor Novello Award at The Ivors in September 2021 and join a roll call of songwriting greats that includes Adele, Stormzy, Cathy Dennis, Annie Lennox, Sir Paul McCartney, John Lennon and Joan Armatrading.

Each nominee will receive a year-long mentorship from a well-established Academy member and leaders from Apple Music.