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Wet Leg have been named songwriters of the year at 2023’s Ivor Novello awards, which honour the best in British songwriting and screen composition and which have also recognised artists including Sault, Charli XCX and Harry Styles this year.Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, the duo who front indie rockers Wet Leg, were hailed by the Ivors judges for songwriting that was “fresh, unapologetic and direct, with surprising melodies that demand attention”.The pair’s rise has been one of the most meteoric in recent British…

Harry Styles, Little Simz, and Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner are among the 72 nominees for this year’s Ivor Novello awards, which honour the best in British and Irish songwriting.At three apiece, the most nominations are given to Harry Styles and his co-writer Kid Harpoon after the huge success of Styles’ third studio album Harry’s House; and to Cleo Sol and Dean “Inflo” Josiah Cover, for their work with rapper Little Simz and soul collective Sault.In 2021, Styles won his first Ivor Novello for most performed song, eight…

Dave has been crowned songwriter of the year and Sam Fender has picked up his first prize at this year’s Ivor Novello awards, which celebrate Britain’s best songwriters and composers.Winning his fourth Ivor in five years, Dave was commended for his second album We’re All Alone in This Together, which topped UK charts and spawned three simultaneous top 10 singles – Clash (featuring Stormzy), Verdansk and In the Fire.As part of his continuing collaboration with Fredo, the rapper also co-wrote the hugely successful tracks…