Nick Norton-Smith

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Journalist: "What do you think is your greatest achievement?" David Bowie: "Marrying my wife." "But as a musician?" "Nothing else matters."

Ivors Week returns from 18 - 22 May 2026 - a landmark moment in the calendar for songwriters and composers. 🌎The Ivors Academy Summit - 19 May, BFI IMAX Returning for another year, the programme brings together songwriters and global music industry leaders, to an action packed day of keynote speakers, panel discussions and practical sessions designed to empower songwriters and composers at every stage of their careers. Limited, discounted early bird tickets are now available: 🏆 The Ivors with Amazon Music - 21 May, Grosvenor House London The most prestigious awards in music return to celebrate excellence in songwriting and composition at the 71st Ivor Novello Awards.

"The collaboration between Hilgrove Kenrick and Nick Norton-Smith isn’t concerned with genre boundaries or the need to dazzle through sheer complexity. Instead, it feels like music written for the in-between: between sleep and wakefulness, the physical and the spiritual"

"When two composers with film-score pedigrees and jazz instincts meet, you expect precision. What you don’t necessarily expect is something as fluid, meditative, and strangely otherworldly as ‘Sylph’"

Lovely review of new work and a great creative collaboration with Hilgrove Kendrick theindiegrid.co.uk/reviews/sylph-… #NewMusic #dolbyatmos #SaxonSunday #music #ambient #crossover #classical #neoclassic

Great review of a new collaboration with the wonderful @HilgroveKenrick Sylph, the new collaborative EP from Hilgrove Kenrick and Nick Norton-Smith, is one of those rare pieces of music that simply moves you within the first song lnkd.in/ejURYnV7 lnkd.in/egDbeMwS

Soundtrack/Review Nick Norton-Smith - I Get Knocked Down (original soundtrack) themusicalroad.net/blog/july2025/… #soundtrack #review #reviewblogger #music #musicblog #musicblogger #musicbloggersreview @nicknortonsmith

Raye to be honoured for championing songwriters. On @ITVNews, our Chair @MrTomGray highlighted how her advocacy helped The Ivors Academy secure per diem payments from the major labels that now cover travel, meals and studio costs for writing sessions - opening doors for songwriters in the UK. A two‑time Ivor Novello Award winner and seven‑time BRIT Award winner, @Raye continues to use her voice to push for fair treatment and pay across the industry. Join us at The Ivors Academy Honours on 2 October, where Raye will be honoured with this special recognition. Tickets are available now 👇 #ticket-prices" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ivorsacademy.com/the-ivors-acad… #songwriters #songwriting #musiccreators #ukmusic #musicindustry #musiccommunity #fairpay #raye #theivorsacademy #musicrights #composerlife #musicproducer #studiolife #creativejourney #musicadvocacy

It’s almost time…..

A nice chilled track to help you recover from the trauma of Mondays.... @TempleOTBear Temple of The Bear - 'Embers' #Downtempo #Chillout #MusicVideo youtu.be/xBHtw8ExQxM?si… via @YouTube

Songwriters and composers - join the fastest-growing community of music creators - for free. No cost, no catch. Just connection, support and a louder voice fighting for your rights. Coming soon: essential knowledge on the business of making music, free to ALL members. 👉 members.ivorsacademy.com/discovery #TheIvorsAcademy #JoinNow #MusicCreators #Songwriters #Composers #ProtectMusic

Are you an emerging composer based in the UK looking to make your mark in music education? 🎼 Applications are now open for @ABRSM’s six-month Writing for Music Education mentoring programme! This free programme offers a unique opportunity to develop your craft in a vital field. You'll learn to compose original works for pedagogical purposes, including exam syllabuses, specific briefs and broader educational projects including youth orchestras or classrooms. Here's what you'll gain: *️⃣ Dedicated mentoring from leading educational composers *️⃣ Specialist support from ABRSM staff *️⃣ Opportunities to join ABRSM behind the scenes *️⃣ Connections with partner organisations *️⃣ A £750 bursary to support your engagement 💰 Applications close on 23 June. Visit this link to learn more and apply. 🔗👇 members.ivorsacademy.com/article/1600286 #ComposingForEducation #MusicEducation #EmergingComposers #ABRSM #MentoringProgramme #MusicOpportunity

New release: May 1st OST album lands June 1st open.spotify.com/artist/2QMy0Ee…

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To celebrate National Film Score Day yesterday, I did my first @Spotify takeover that features my favorite scores of all time. Head over to their Film & TV Favorites Playlist to check it out ➡️ spoti.fi/2YPN2bD

@EnochRawk @orlivitale @volkermilch @estella_dawn @Veebee565731891 @PostIndustria12 @niwdeyen @roderikopop @KVONH1 @WorldCurators Props✊ We thank you for supporting Indie music 💯

Check out the next release, my first collab with Nebula Noise - Gravity Grid (Serpent Mix) #downtempo #darkSynth #Medusa #GreekMythology youtu.be/h1pSWP-Jk_Y?si… via @YouTube

Cardiff University is planning to close its School of Music This has sparked huge concern across the music and education sectors, and for good reason. In response, we have written to the president and vice-chancellor urging them to reconsider. 🎓 Over 25,000 people have signed a petition calling for change. 💬 The message is clear: music matters. Music education matters. We stand with students, staff, alumni and the wider creative community. The School of Music must be protected. ✍️ Sign and share the petition change.org/p/save-cardiff… 📣 Let’s keep up the pressure Read more here 👇 ivorsacademy.com/news/keep-up-t… #musicmatters #savecardiffmusic #musiceducation #ivorsacademy #protectthearts #ukmusic #musiccampaign

@Adamwest1701 Thanks for the playlist addition 💫 #AppleTV #Composer #AmazonPrime #Soundtrack #Chumbawamba #IGetKnockedDown #SXSW #OfficialSelection