The ceremony, at Grosvenor House in London – now in its 68th year, saw 30 songwriters and composers collect awards across 14 categories spanning music, film, TV and video games, according to Irish Independent.
Isle of Wight indie rock duo Wet Leg scooped the songwriter of the year award less than two years on from their first live gig, with judges praising Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers’ writing as “fresh, unapologetic and direct” with “surprising melodies that demand attention”.
Pop superstar Styles, who enjoyed a standout 2022 featuring number ones and a sellout world tour, secured his third Ivors gong for his song As It Was, which won most performed work alongside his song writing partners Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson.
The ceremony also saw The Police star Sting become the 23rd musician to receive a fellowship, the organisation’s highest honour, and inducted in its 79-year history – joining the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Kate Bush, Joan Armatrading, Peter Gabriel and Sir Elton John.
The 71-year-old performed live with a rendition of the classic track Message In A Bottle, alongside Matilda Mann, who performed a cover of Blondie’s Heart Of Glass in recognition of Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, who won the special international award in celebration of their “outstanding career and influence”.
Florence + The Machine secured best song musically and lyrically for track King.
