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Ivor Novello Awards Winners List Led By Ed Sheeran, Winning Songwriter Of The Year

Ed Leads Ivor Novello Winners
Rachel McGrath
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The annual Ivor Novello Awards took place in London on Thursday, and music stars from across all genres came together to celebrate song-writing.

Ed Sheeran was the man of the moment, walking home with the prestigious Songwriter Of The Year accolade, while Clean Bandit’s ‘Rather Be’ nabbed them two awards.

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Ed poses with his trophy

Ed took to Instagram shortly after his win, posting a snap of his trophy along with the caption: “Honoured to have won songwriter of the year at the Ivor novellos, so so cool x.”

2015 marks the 60th anniversary of the Ivor Novello Awards, which celebrate the best British songwriters from the past 12 months.

Hozier, who duetted with Annie Lennox at the Grammys back in February, bagged the Best Song Musically And Lyrically prize for his smash-hit ‘Take Me To Church’, while Albert Hammond was awarded the Outstanding Song Collection title.

See the full list of winners and all the snaps from the ceremony below:

PRS for Music Most Performed Work: ‘Rather Be’ (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 (Written by Jack Steadman, Bombay Bicycle Club)

Best Song Musically and Lyrically: ‘Take Me To Church’ (Written by Andrew Hozier-Byrne)

PRS for Music Outstanding Contribution to British Music: Boy George

Best Original Film Score: ‘71’ (Composed by 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’

The Ivors Special Anniversary Award: Bob Geldof and Midge Ure

Lifetime Achievement: Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward

PRS for Music Special International Award: Paul Williams

BASCA Fellowship: Annie Lennox

Ivor Novello Awards 2015
The 2015 Ivor Novello Awards - Inside Arrivals(01 of16)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Andrew Hozier-Byrne attends the 2015 Ivor Novello Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
The 2015 Ivor Novello Awards - Winners(02 of16)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: David Holmes attends the 2015 Ivor Novello Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Black Sabbath attend the 2015 Ivor Novello Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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FILE - - In this May 22, 2014 file photo, Mumford & Sons winning the International Achievement Awards at the 59th Ivor Novello Awards at the Grosvenor House in London. The 2015 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will feature a star-studded lineup including Billy Joel, Mumford & Sons and Kendrick Lamar. Deadmau5, Robert Plant and Florence + the Machine will also perform during the four-day event kicking off June 11, 2015 in Manchester, Tenn. (Photo by Mark Allan /Invision/AP, File) (credit:Mark Allan/Invision/AP)
The 2015 Ivor Novello Awards - Winners(05 of16)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Boy George attends the 2015 Ivor Novello Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
The 2015 Ivor Novello Awards - Winners(06 of16)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: (L-R) Jamie McColl, Ed Nash, Jack Steadham and Suren de Saram of Bombay Bicycle Club attend the 2015 Ivor Novello Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
The 2015 Ivor Novello Awards - Winners(07 of16)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Andrew Hozier-Byrne attends the 2015 Ivor Novello Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Natalie Holt and Martin Phipps attends the 2015 Ivor Novello Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Ed Sheeran attends the 2015 Ivor Novello Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Albert Hammond attends the 2015 Ivor Novello Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: (L-R) Jack Pattison, Grace Holt and James Napier attend the 2015 Ivor Novello Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Nicky Wire attends the 2015 Ivor Novello Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Sir Bob Geldof attends the 2015 Ivor Novello Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Paul Williams attends the 2015 Ivor Novello Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
The 2015 Ivor Novello Awards - Winners(15 of16)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Nicky Wire attends the 2015 Ivor Novello Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images) (credit:David M. Benett via Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: Paul Williams with the Special International Award at the Ivor Novello Awards at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 21, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (credit:Dave J Hogan via Getty Images)

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