Olivia Dean, Lola Young & Coldplay Lead the Ivors 2026 Nominations: See Full List
By Thomas Smith
Published on March 25, 2026.
The 2026 Ivor Novello Awards will be held in London on May 21. Olivia Dean, Wolf Alice, Lola Young and Coldplay have all been nominated for the Ivors. Dean is a first-time nominee, with his LP The Art of Loving nominated in the best album category and hit single “Man I Need” nominated in PRS’s most performed work category. Wolf Alice and Jacob Alon also both scored two nominations across categories. Other nominees include songs by Gorillaz, Little Simz, Self Esteem, and Kae Tempest for best contemporary song title. The awards will be presented by The Ivors Academy, one of the largest professional associations for music writers in Europe.
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