Instagram/Olivia Dean & Lola Young Music Olivia Dean, Lola Young & Coldplay lead the 2026 Ivor Novello nominees. Discover the songwriters' choice for the UK's top music awards. March 25, 2026 AceShowbiz - The 2026 Ivor Novello Awards have unveiled their list of nominees, with Olivia Dean, Lola Young, and Coldplay among the top contenders. The ceremony, which honors outstanding songwriting talent across the U.K., will be held on May 21 at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London.