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Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon wins big at Ivor Novello awards
Musician wins rising star and best song musically and lyrically, continuing their success after Brit award win and Mercury prize nomination Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon was the big winner at the 2026 Ivor Novello awards, which acknowledge the best in British and Irish songwriting and screen composition. Alon, 25, has captivated audiences with their swooping voice and imaginative alt-folk arrangements, showcased on debut album In Limerence which was released in May 2025. They won the Ivor Novello award for rising star – the second such win for Alon this year, having won the equivalent prize at the 2026 Brit awards in February, called the critics’ choice award. Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s source item, Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon wins big at Ivor Novello awards, Musician wins rising star and best song musically and lyrically, continuing their success after Brit award win and Mercury prize nomination Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon was the big winner at the 2026 Ivor Novello awards, which acknowledge the best in British and Irish songwriting and screen composition. Alon, 25, has captivated audiences with their swooping voice and imaginative alt-folk arrangements, showcased on debut album In Limerence which was released in May 2025. They won the Ivor Novello award for rising star – the second such win for Alon this year, having won the equivalent prize at the 2026 Brit awards in February, called the critics’ choice award. Continue reading…
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- Scottish singer-songwriter Jacob Alon wins big at Ivor Novello awardsThe Guardian - 2026-05-21T19:00:37+00:00
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