Rosalía to Receive International Songwriter of the Year Award at The Ivors 2026
Rosalía is set to be honored with the international songwriter of the year award at The Ivors’ upcoming awards ceremony. The event will take place on May 21 at Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The prestigious award recognizes an international songwriter whose songs have made a significant cultural and commercial impact in the U.K. over the past year. Past recipients of this special international award include Brandon Flowers of The Killers. The Ivors Academy, a prominent professional association for music writers in Europe, organizes and judges the awards, which have been held since 1956. The ceremony attracts top artists from both the U.K. and around the world, with legends like The Beatles, David Bowie, and Adele among the previous honorees.
Rosalía, a Catalonian-born singer-songwriter, released her fourth album, Lux, in October 2025. The album received critical acclaim and reached No. 4 on both the U.K.’s Official Albums Chart and the Billboard 200. Lux showcases Rosalía's versatility as she sings in 13 different languages, including Spanish, Catalan, English, Latin, German, and Arabic. Her musical prowess was recognized at the 2026 BRIT Awards, where she won the international artist of the year award and performed her single "Berghain" from Lux, featuring a cameo by Björk. Roberto Neri, the chief executive of The Ivors Academy, expressed pride in honoring Rosalía as the International Songwriter of the Year, highlighting her ability to connect with global audiences through her multilingual songwriting.
The Ivors Academy's recognition of Rosalía reflects a commitment to celebrating songwriters who shape music and culture on a global scale. The upcoming awards ceremony will also feature nominees like Olivia Dean, Wolf Alice, Lola Young, and Coldplay. The event promises to be a gathering of talented artists and industry professionals coming together to honor the creative contributions of songwriters like Rosalía.