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Black Sabbath, Hozier, Ed Sheeran and the Manic Steet Preachers walked away with prizes at today's 60th anniversary Ivor Novello Awards.
Fifteen Ivor Novello Awards were presented at the ceremony held at Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London. Ed Sheeran was named songwriter of the year after an incredibly successful year which saw his album x top charts - even before he sold out Wembley Stadium three times over. Similarly blessed with success on both sides of the Atlantic, Hozier's remarkable 'Take Me To Church' was also recognised by being named best song musically and lyrically.
There were a number of surprises at the ceremony. Bombay Bicyle Club so Long See you Tomorrow beat both Royal Blood and Wild Beasts to the Best Album prize. Clean Bandit won two awards for Rather Be including beating alt-J and FKA Twigs for best contemporary song.
A number of musical legends were also celebrated. The Manic Street Preachers were given the Ivors NInspiration award. Bob Geldof and Midge Ure were honoured with the Ivors special anniversary award, while Black Sabbath legends Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward were given the lifetime achievement award. Annie Lennox received the BASCA fellowship.
The winners' list in full is as follows:
PRS for Music Most Performed Work
Rather Be by Clean Bandit
Best Television Soundtrack
The Honourable Woman Composed by Natalie Holt and Martin Phipps
Outstanding Song Collection
Albert Hammond
The Ivors Classical Music Award
Judith Weir
Album Award
So Long, See You Tomorrow by Bombay Cycle Club
Best Song Musically and Lyrically
Take Me To Church Written by Hozier
PRS for Music Outstanding Contribution to British Music
Boy George
Best Original Film Score ‘71
David Holmes
Songwriter of the Year
Ed Sheeran
The Ivors Inspiration Award
James Dean Bradfield, Sean Moore and Nicky Wire
Best Contemporary Song
Rather Be by Clean Bandit
The Ivors Special Anniversary Award
Bob Geldof and Midge Ure
Lifetime Achievement
Black Sabbath
Special International Award
Paul Williams
BASCA Fellowship
Annie Lennox
Stay tuned to Gigwise for more coverage from the ceremony.
