We’re pleased to announce that several Trinity Laban staff and alumni have been nominated at the 2026 Ivors Composer awards.
Presented by The Ivors Academy, The Ivors Composer Awards sponsored by PRS for Music and in association with BBC Radio 3 celebrate creative excellence in British and Irish composing. Judged by composers for composers, the awards recognise excellence in craft and creativity across all genres and disciplines including film, television, video games, concert halls, theatre and community engagement.
Senior composition staff, Alex Paxton has been nominated for ‘Best Small-Scale Composition’ for Scrunchy Touch Sweetly to Fall (kite and finger run) commissioned by Ensemble Modern, impuls and Gaudeamus Festival.
Senior composition staff, Ben Nobuto has been nominated for ‘Best Small-Scale Composition’ for Hope Spiral commissioned by Ben Goldscheider and Brother Tree Sound.
Alum Benjamin Kwasi Burrell (class of 2008) has been nominated for ‘Best Original Documentary Score’ for Grenfell: Uncovered.
Senior composition staff, Bushara El Turk has been nominated for ‘Best Original Score for Performance’ for her piece Oum – A Son’s Quest for His Mother commissioned by the Dutch National Opera.
Alum Cassie Kinoshi (class of 2015) has been nominated for ‘Best Large Scale Composition’ for her untitled composition commissioned by Barbican Centre, London and Ensemble intercontemporain for Boulez 100.
Junior Trinity Composition and Musicianship Teacher Samuel D Loveless has been nominated for ‘Best Community and Participation Composition in association with ABRSM’ for his piece Benches, commissioned by Contemporary Music for All.
Alum Thomas Farnon (class of 2011) has been nominated for ‘Best Original Documentary Score’ for David Frost Vs…
We wish all our staff and alumni the best of luck. Winners will be announced on 17 November 2026. Find out more here.