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Sam Fender, Rosalía and Jacob Alon win Ivor Novello Awards
Key takeaways
- Geordie singer Fender accepted the prestigious prize, with officials saying he had become one of "the defining voices in modern British music and storytelling".
- Sir Elton was also honoured as he was announced as the Ivors Academy's first-ever president.
- The Ivor Novello Awards, are coveted in the UK music industry because they specifically recognise the importance of songwriting.
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Paul Glynn & Lola Schroer Culture reporters Getty Images Sam Fender took home songwriter of the year Sam Fender, Rosalía and Jacob Allen were among the big winners at this year's Ivor Novello Awards, as Sir Elton John received a special honour.
Geordie singer Fender accepted the prestigious prize, with officials saying he had become one of "the defining voices in modern British music and storytelling".
Catalan superstar Rosalía was presented with international songwriter of the year, while Scottish alt-folk singer Alon beat off competition from Self Esteem and Wolf Alice to win best song musically and lyrically for their song Don't Fall Asleep.
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