Why the Ivor Novello awards are an industry favourite

There's a reason why speeches at the Ivor Novellos – such as Plan B's ode to his 'alcoholic grandfather' – are so touching. It's because artists respect a ceremony that rewards songwritingAt the Ivor Novello awards yesterday, Plan B thanked his "alcoholic godfather" for introducing him to soul music, because hearing Smokey Robinson taught him how to structure songs. Villagers' Conor O'Brien said songwriting was self-rewarding, and saw his prize for best song musically and Lyrically as a bonu...

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