Keith Ayling

Professor in Songwriting MMus @leedsmusic, @Ted Speaker, A&R & Creative Pioneer, formerly of KATO and K. Chair of Ed: @IvorsAcademy

[Keith Ayling @keithayling]

We are all songwriters: the power of your story. Watch this: @TEDx talk and see a song unfold before your eyes. https://t.co/BuOfEb18vB (@BASCA_uk @PRSforMusic @SongwritingMag @TEDxLeam )

[Keith Ayling @keithayling]

@RamsNFL UK 🇬🇧 Yorkshire

[Keith Ayling @keithayling]

The LA Rams are on fire! 🔥

[Keith Ayling @keithayling]

This is amazing work - we’re all very proud to be part of @IvorsAcademy !

[The Ivors Academy @IvorsAcademy]

81 YEARS IN THE MAKING – A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE IVORS ACADEMY

https://t.co/joBCBFtnRV

To kick off Ivors Week, we’ve launched something big.

We’re proud to unveil a new brand, a new website and a new membership offer that makes it easier than ever to be part of The Ivors Academy.

Whether you're a songwriter, composer or simply passionate about music, you can now join our mission to protect, empower and celebrate music creators.

Our new free Discovery membership is the perfect way to explore what we offer.

Core and Professional members enjoy full benefits, and our new Patron tier creates new ways for songwriters and composers to give back.

Friends is designed for fans, supporters and music execs who want to support us as a not-for-profit and back the most vital creative force in music – songwriters and composers.

Visit our new website to learn more.

Become a member.
Become a friend.
Join us – and help secure music’s future.

#TheIvorsAcademy #IvorsWeek #Songwriters #Composers #MusicCreators #ProtectEmpowerCelebrate #MusicIndustry #JoinUs #TheIvors #TheIvors2025 #IvorNovelloAwards

[The Ivors Academy @IvorsAcademy]

Go backstage at This Ivors tomorrow from 4pm BST. @AmazonMusicUK will be livestreaming from behind-the-scenes from Grosvenor House London on 22 May as we celebrate the 70th edition of the world’s most prestigious awards for songwriters and screen composers.

Catch live performances from @lolayounggg , @MylesSmithUK, @biznessofbea and Darren Kiely.

Expect exclusive live sets, backstage performances, red carpet interviews and winner reactions.
Hosted by @zachsang and singer-songwriter @TaliaMar.

Watch live here 👇🔗
https://t.co/yvY8ImVTpq

[Keith Ayling @keithayling]

Can we get this album to number 1?

https://t.co/XUgOsBbZgV

[Keith Ayling @keithayling]

@musicmarkuk @educationgovuk This is unbelievable!

[Keith Ayling @keithayling]

Unbelievable!

[Launchpad @_launchpadmusic]

Applications are now open for Sony Music's A&R Academy as part of their Internship Program (paid)!

Positions are available across Columbia, Ministry of Sound and RCA.

Deadline: 25th November

Find out more and apply here 👉 https://t.co/7yIo8KQ5x4

[UK Music @UK_Music]

📊 UK Music's This Is Music 2024 report is here!

While our industry hit record £7.6bn in 2023, we face crucial challenges ahead. Read how we can secure sustainable growth for UK music: https://t.co/4s1z3XRq2C

#ThisIsMusic2024 #UKMusic

[The Ivors Academy @IvorsAcademy]

📢 @UK_Music's annual report, This Is Music 2024, showcases the UK music industry's positive growth and expanding global influence, while also addressing key challenges and areas in need of change.

Read our full response here 👉 https://t.co/Xu7IMMaOpU

#ThisIsMusic2024 #UKMusic #MusicIndustry #MusicCreators #Songwriters #Composers #Royalties #ProtectEmpowerChampion #IvorsAcademy #TheIvors

[Keith Ayling @keithayling]

Yesterday @UK_Music released their hugely useful annual report on the UK music industry and its growth over the last twelve months. Excellent work as always. Thank you! https://t.co/CNd6vPLKcG

[Leeds Conservatoire @LeedsMusicDrama]

The @IvorsAcademy has announced the election of 40 songwriters and composers to its Senate, including Professor @keithayling, Associate Professor in Songwriting in Music Education at @LeedsMusicDrama.

⬇️ Find out more:

https://t.co/dcVMmhVijP

[Keith Ayling @keithayling]

@PGtipss Keep me up to date. Unfortunately I’ll be teaching that day, but want to be involved!

[Patsy Gilbert @PGtipss]

Looking forward to seeing loads of people on Weds for our first launch event (there will be many more launches too!) Looking forward to sharing info on the network and ways for creatives to be involved too! #westyorkshire #music

[Keith Ayling @keithayling]

@ProfJoeWilson @MusicWeek @IvorsAcademy @RobertoNeri47 @AyannaWJ @crispinhunt @fionabevan @KamilleXX @Palomafaith @MrTomGray @LeedsDrama It is! Thank you @ProfJoeWilson - very proud to rep @LeedsMusicDrama and Yorkshire on the Senate.

[Crispin Hunt @crispinhunt]

Completely honoured to be re-elected to @IvorsAcademy Senate and to have the opportunity to work with such a distinguished company of creators. My thanks to all who gave me their vote and confidence.

[Tom Gray @MrTomGray]

Incredible to see the extraordinary talent elected to the @IvorsAcademy senate.

To those who we’re losing, a huge thank you for your time and commitment. Please stay involved. We need you.

Commiserations to those who didn’t make it. Keep on.

Thank you for re-electing me.

[Keith Ayling @keithayling]

@VOCES8 Wow! And I remember doing one of your first interviews…

[Keith Ayling @keithayling]

@raemorrismusic Do it, do it, do it.

[Launchpad @_launchpadmusic]

Submissions are now and open for @liveatleedsfest 🎉

Taking place Saturday 16th November!

Apply here 👉https://t.co/RUfFzuXlii