The Ivors Academy comment on General Election

05 July 2024 - Press release

Roberto Neri, Chief Executive of The Ivors Academy said:

“A music lover leading the new Government, with a party focused on economic growth, the creative industries and culture, creates new opportunities for songwriters and composers.

We need the Government to truly value songwriting and composing, which have been chronically undervalued. This means prioritising the creative forces behind the music –songwriters and composers – over big corporations and tech giants.

Our agenda is clear: strong intellectual property protections, effective regulation of AI, support for freelancer wellbeing, challenging exploitative industry practices, and nurturing future talent through music education and cultural investment. We're ready to collaborate with, and challenge, the new Government to make this a reality.”