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Dave beat the likes of singers Adele, Sheeran
and Raye as well as band Coldplay to be crowned songwriter of
the year while the Ivor Novello award for best album went to
Laura Mvula's critically-acclaimed "Pink Noise".
"I'm just genuinely happy to be here amongst people I respect,"
Mvula told Reuters on the red carpet before the ceremony. "These
are the people that don't get shouts enough."
Shakira was recognised with the special international award at
the event organised by the UK-based Ivors Academy.
"There's so much talent out there and I'm glad that today
there's so many platforms that new songwriters and new creators
are taking advantage of," she told reporters.
"When I started my career as a songwriter and as a producer and
singer, it was harder because I had to knock every door and it
was hard to make sure that people knew about your work and get
exposure. But today, technology has facilitated that in so many
ways, and...also it's more democratic."
Sheeran, who last month won a copyright case over his 2017 mega
chart-topper "Shape Of You" at the High Court in London, won the
category for most performed work for his hit song "Bad Habits".
Best song musically and lyrically went to Sam Fender's
"Seventeen Going Under" while rapper Little Simz' "I Love You, I
Hate You" won best contemporary song.
Musician Peter Gabriel received the academy fellowship and The
Cure's Robert Smith and Simon Gallup were honoured with the icon
award.
Performer Naomi Kimpenu won the rising star award.
The awards, named after early 20th century Welsh composer, actor
and entertainer Ivor Novello, were first handed out in 1956.
(Reporting by Marie-Louise Gumuchian; Editing by Angus MacSwan)
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