The awards either celebrate artistic excellence in a specific work, exceptional performance figures in the award year or recognise the outstanding achievements of a particular songwriter or composer throughout their career.

The Ivors  continue to be acknowledged as the most widely coveted awards for British songwriters and composers in the world.

They are judged and presented by the songwriting and composing community.

Other winners this year include:  Plan B, Muse, Paul Rodgers and Dizzie Rascal

For the full list of winners visit the Ivors website