The 2016 Ivor Novello Awards occurred on Thursday 19th May at Grosvenor House, in London.
PRS for Music Most Performed Work
- James Bay – Hold Back The River
- Jess Glynne – Hold My Hand
- Years & Years – King
Winner: James Bay
Best Television Soundtrack
- Stuart Earl – And Then There Were None
- Edmund Butt – From Darkness
- Keefus Ciancia and David Holmes – London Spy
Winner: London Spy
The Ivors Classical Music Award
Winner: Oliver Knussen
International Achievement
Winner: Wayne Hector
Best Song Musically and Lyrically
- Ed Sheeran and Rudimental – Bloodstream
- Wolf Alice – Bros
- Jamie Lawson – Wasn’t Expecting That
Winner: Jamie Lawson
The Ivors Inspiration Award
Winner: Happy Mondays
Album Award
Nominees:
- Villagers – Darling Arithmetic
- Jamie xx – In Colour
- Gaz Coombes – Matador
Winner: Villagers
Songwriter of the Year
Winner: Adele
Best Original Film Score
- Geoff Barrow and Ben Salisbury – Ex_Machina
- John Powell – Pan
- Faris Badwan and Rachel Zeffira – The Duke of Burgundy
Winner: Ex_Machina
Best Contemporary Song
- Snakehips feat. Tinashe & Chance the Rapper – All My Friends
- Roots Manuva – Cargo
- Skepta – Shutdown
Winner: Snakehips feat. Tinashe & Chance the Rapper
Outstanding Song Collection
Winner: Simple Minds
PRS for Music Outstanding Contribution to British Music
Winner: Portishead
Lifetime Achievement
Winner: Damon Albarn
PRS for Music Special International Award
Winner: Bryan Adams
Music for stowaways 