Tom Gray
@automatom.bsky.social
Chair of @IvorsAcademy. Member of Gomez, MU & PRS Council. Director of UK Music. #BrokenRecord founder. A working songwriter and composer (just about).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Gray_(activist)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Gray_(activist)
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If it's true that Labour wants to fight the next election on the basis of "Look, it's us or the far right", as Macron did, then they're going to have to start explicitly denouncing the far right, as Macron does
August 20, 2025 at 8:53 AM
If it's true that Labour wants to fight the next election on the basis of "Look, it's us or the far right", as Macron did, then they're going to have to start explicitly denouncing the far right, as Macron does
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Chair of The Ivors Academy, @automatom.bsky.social, opened the 70th edition of The Ivors ceremony with powerful, inspiring and honest speech.
#TheIvors #IvorNovelloAwards #TheIvors2025 #TomGray #Songwriters #Composers
#TheIvors #IvorNovelloAwards #TheIvors2025 #TomGray #Songwriters #Composers
June 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Chair of The Ivors Academy, @automatom.bsky.social, opened the 70th edition of The Ivors ceremony with powerful, inspiring and honest speech.
#TheIvors #IvorNovelloAwards #TheIvors2025 #TomGray #Songwriters #Composers
#TheIvors #IvorNovelloAwards #TheIvors2025 #TomGray #Songwriters #Composers
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81 YEARS IN THE MAKING – A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE IVORS ACADEMY
To kick off Ivors Week, we’ve launched something big.
We’re proud to unveil a new brand, a new website and a new membership offer that makes it easier than ever to be part of The Ivors Academy.
ivorsacademy.com/news/free-me...
To kick off Ivors Week, we’ve launched something big.
We’re proud to unveil a new brand, a new website and a new membership offer that makes it easier than ever to be part of The Ivors Academy.
ivorsacademy.com/news/free-me...
Free membership tier, new brand and website unveiled to champion songwriters and composers : The Ivors Academy
To kick off Ivors Week, we have unveiled a new brand and website as part of a major relaunch of our membership offer including a new free Discovery tier.
ivorsacademy.com
May 19, 2025 at 8:21 AM
81 YEARS IN THE MAKING – A NEW CHAPTER FOR THE IVORS ACADEMY
To kick off Ivors Week, we’ve launched something big.
We’re proud to unveil a new brand, a new website and a new membership offer that makes it easier than ever to be part of The Ivors Academy.
ivorsacademy.com/news/free-me...
To kick off Ivors Week, we’ve launched something big.
We’re proud to unveil a new brand, a new website and a new membership offer that makes it easier than ever to be part of The Ivors Academy.
ivorsacademy.com/news/free-me...
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Yesterday, Adam, Larry, The Edge and Bono were inducted into The Fellowship of The Ivors Academy 🏆
Watch their acceptance speeches from The Ivors 2025.
#TheIvors #IvorNovelloAwards #IvorsAcademy #U2
Watch their acceptance speeches from The Ivors 2025.
#TheIvors #IvorNovelloAwards #IvorsAcademy #U2
May 23, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Yesterday, Adam, Larry, The Edge and Bono were inducted into The Fellowship of The Ivors Academy 🏆
Watch their acceptance speeches from The Ivors 2025.
#TheIvors #IvorNovelloAwards #IvorsAcademy #U2
Watch their acceptance speeches from The Ivors 2025.
#TheIvors #IvorNovelloAwards #IvorsAcademy #U2
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With just two weeks to go, we’re thrilled to confirm that Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem, will join Guy Garvey for a headline conversation at the flagship Ivors Academy Summit.
🎟️ Don't miss out - book your tickets now.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ivors-...
🎟️ Don't miss out - book your tickets now.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ivors-...
May 6, 2025 at 10:59 AM
With just two weeks to go, we’re thrilled to confirm that Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem, will join Guy Garvey for a headline conversation at the flagship Ivors Academy Summit.
🎟️ Don't miss out - book your tickets now.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ivors-...
🎟️ Don't miss out - book your tickets now.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ivors-...
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@prsformusic.bsky.social members, this is your final chance to vote for who represents you on their Members’ Council.
Our Chair, @automatom.bsky.social , is standing for re-election. He’s the only Ivors Academy Board Director or Senator on the ballot.
🗳 Voting closes 5pm BST, Monday 6 May.
Our Chair, @automatom.bsky.social , is standing for re-election. He’s the only Ivors Academy Board Director or Senator on the ballot.
🗳 Voting closes 5pm BST, Monday 6 May.
May 5, 2025 at 9:21 AM
@prsformusic.bsky.social members, this is your final chance to vote for who represents you on their Members’ Council.
Our Chair, @automatom.bsky.social , is standing for re-election. He’s the only Ivors Academy Board Director or Senator on the ballot.
🗳 Voting closes 5pm BST, Monday 6 May.
Our Chair, @automatom.bsky.social , is standing for re-election. He’s the only Ivors Academy Board Director or Senator on the ballot.
🗳 Voting closes 5pm BST, Monday 6 May.
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Great too to see creators in the EU supporting Majors in this, but there is a limit.
Support cannot remain unconditional indefinitely.
Support cannot remain unconditional indefinitely.
It’s great the Majors are arguing creators must be rewarded for usage in AI.
But, if money does not get fairly paid onto creators because of out-of-date or inequitable contracts with rightsholders, it sadly rings hollow.
Time to *really* get the shop in order.
#BrokenRecord
But, if money does not get fairly paid onto creators because of out-of-date or inequitable contracts with rightsholders, it sadly rings hollow.
Time to *really* get the shop in order.
#BrokenRecord
April 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Great too to see creators in the EU supporting Majors in this, but there is a limit.
Support cannot remain unconditional indefinitely.
Support cannot remain unconditional indefinitely.
It’s great the Majors are arguing creators must be rewarded for usage in AI.
But, if money does not get fairly paid onto creators because of out-of-date or inequitable contracts with rightsholders, it sadly rings hollow.
Time to *really* get the shop in order.
#BrokenRecord
But, if money does not get fairly paid onto creators because of out-of-date or inequitable contracts with rightsholders, it sadly rings hollow.
Time to *really* get the shop in order.
#BrokenRecord
April 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
It’s great the Majors are arguing creators must be rewarded for usage in AI.
But, if money does not get fairly paid onto creators because of out-of-date or inequitable contracts with rightsholders, it sadly rings hollow.
Time to *really* get the shop in order.
#BrokenRecord
But, if money does not get fairly paid onto creators because of out-of-date or inequitable contracts with rightsholders, it sadly rings hollow.
Time to *really* get the shop in order.
#BrokenRecord
27 years (and a day)
April 14, 2025 at 10:08 AM
27 years (and a day)
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I'm standing for the PRS Members Council. Please take the time to vote. It's so important that not only songwriters & composers are simply represented in that room, but they are represented emphatically, their interests articulated with knowledge and passion. Vote for me. Thanks.
March 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I'm standing for the PRS Members Council. Please take the time to vote. It's so important that not only songwriters & composers are simply represented in that room, but they are represented emphatically, their interests articulated with knowledge and passion. Vote for me. Thanks.
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March 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I'm standing for the PRS Members Council. Please take the time to vote. It's so important that not only songwriters & composers are simply represented in that room, but they are represented emphatically, their interests articulated with knowledge and passion. Vote for me. Thanks.
March 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I'm standing for the PRS Members Council. Please take the time to vote. It's so important that not only songwriters & composers are simply represented in that room, but they are represented emphatically, their interests articulated with knowledge and passion. Vote for me. Thanks.
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@robertoneri.bsky.social, CEO of The Ivors Academy: “At a time when AI threatens to undermine human creativity, U2’s Fellowship stands as a testament to the irreplaceable role of songwriters and composers in shaping culture and inspiring change.”
March 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
@robertoneri.bsky.social, CEO of The Ivors Academy: “At a time when AI threatens to undermine human creativity, U2’s Fellowship stands as a testament to the irreplaceable role of songwriters and composers in shaping culture and inspiring change.”
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@automatom.bsky.social, Chair of The Ivors Academy: “Their songs are sweeping catalysts: hymnals and rallying cries. U2’s induction into Fellowship honours their seminal contributions to music through exceptional songwriting craft.”
March 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
@automatom.bsky.social, Chair of The Ivors Academy: “Their songs are sweeping catalysts: hymnals and rallying cries. U2’s induction into Fellowship honours their seminal contributions to music through exceptional songwriting craft.”
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Their powerful, iconic and era-defining songs and lyrics have shaped music and culture for nearly five decades.
U2 will be honoured at the 70th edition of The Ivors with Amazon Music on 22 May 2025.
U2 will be honoured at the 70th edition of The Ivors with Amazon Music on 22 May 2025.
March 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Their powerful, iconic and era-defining songs and lyrics have shaped music and culture for nearly five decades.
U2 will be honoured at the 70th edition of The Ivors with Amazon Music on 22 May 2025.
U2 will be honoured at the 70th edition of The Ivors with Amazon Music on 22 May 2025.
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U2 to receive songwriting’s highest honour: Fellowship of The Ivors Academy 🏆
Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. make history as the first Irish songwriters inducted into the Fellowship of The Ivors Academy, the highest accolade the Academy bestows. ✍️
Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. make history as the first Irish songwriters inducted into the Fellowship of The Ivors Academy, the highest accolade the Academy bestows. ✍️
March 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
U2 to receive songwriting’s highest honour: Fellowship of The Ivors Academy 🏆
Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. make history as the first Irish songwriters inducted into the Fellowship of The Ivors Academy, the highest accolade the Academy bestows. ✍️
Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. make history as the first Irish songwriters inducted into the Fellowship of The Ivors Academy, the highest accolade the Academy bestows. ✍️
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Brilliant stuff from @anneliesemidgleymp.bsky.social!!
Musicians, we have a new champ!!
#BrokenRecord #ethicalAIplease
Musicians, we have a new champ!!
#BrokenRecord #ethicalAIplease
February 13, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Brilliant stuff from @anneliesemidgleymp.bsky.social!!
Musicians, we have a new champ!!
#BrokenRecord #ethicalAIplease
Musicians, we have a new champ!!
#BrokenRecord #ethicalAIplease
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🙌🏻
Brilliant stuff from @anneliesemidgleymp.bsky.social!!
Musicians, we have a new champ!!
#BrokenRecord #ethicalAIplease
Musicians, we have a new champ!!
#BrokenRecord #ethicalAIplease
February 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🙌🏻
Brilliant stuff from @anneliesemidgleymp.bsky.social!!
Musicians, we have a new champ!!
#BrokenRecord #ethicalAIplease
Musicians, we have a new champ!!
#BrokenRecord #ethicalAIplease
February 13, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Brilliant stuff from @anneliesemidgleymp.bsky.social!!
Musicians, we have a new champ!!
#BrokenRecord #ethicalAIplease
Musicians, we have a new champ!!
#BrokenRecord #ethicalAIplease
Really significant statement from @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social today on the subject of streaming.
The work continues…
From all musicians, thanks Chris!!
#BrokenRecord #FixStreaming
The work continues…
From all musicians, thanks Chris!!
#BrokenRecord #FixStreaming
February 13, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Really significant statement from @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social today on the subject of streaming.
The work continues…
From all musicians, thanks Chris!!
#BrokenRecord #FixStreaming
The work continues…
From all musicians, thanks Chris!!
#BrokenRecord #FixStreaming
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Ahead of today’s meeting with the UK government and @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social, Minister for the Creative Industries and Arts, we are highlighting the growing challenges songwriters and composers face in earning a sustainable income.
Read the full story here 👇
ivorsacademy.com/news/the-ivo...
Read the full story here 👇
ivorsacademy.com/news/the-ivo...
The Ivors Academy calls for industry action to pay music creators fairly.
Ahead of meeting with the Minister for the Creative Industries and Arts, the Academy is lobbying for fairer pay and protections for songwriters and composers.
ivorsacademy.com
February 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Ahead of today’s meeting with the UK government and @chrisbryant1962.bsky.social, Minister for the Creative Industries and Arts, we are highlighting the growing challenges songwriters and composers face in earning a sustainable income.
Read the full story here 👇
ivorsacademy.com/news/the-ivo...
Read the full story here 👇
ivorsacademy.com/news/the-ivo...
This is pretty bloody significant.
Rights reversion.
If you are a songwriter or composer of long standing, make sure you read this.
completemusicupdate.com/bombshell-co...
Rights reversion.
If you are a songwriter or composer of long standing, make sure you read this.
completemusicupdate.com/bombshell-co...
Bombshell copyright ruling could be “financially devastating” for music publishers
A ruling last week in a US termination rights dispute could have big ramifications for the music industry. Previously when songwriters exercised the termination right in US copyright law, it was assum...
completemusicupdate.com
February 4, 2025 at 9:09 AM
This is pretty bloody significant.
Rights reversion.
If you are a songwriter or composer of long standing, make sure you read this.
completemusicupdate.com/bombshell-co...
Rights reversion.
If you are a songwriter or composer of long standing, make sure you read this.
completemusicupdate.com/bombshell-co...
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I think this is one reason why the BBC's coverage is so poor. It has to bend away from reality for fear of sounding extreme. The truth is that a delusional old man and an insane billionaire are executing an unconstitutional power grab at high speed but saying that sounds hysterical.
simply repeating the straight reporting of what is happening in the executive branch makes you sound like you have lost your mind.
February 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I think this is one reason why the BBC's coverage is so poor. It has to bend away from reality for fear of sounding extreme. The truth is that a delusional old man and an insane billionaire are executing an unconstitutional power grab at high speed but saying that sounds hysterical.
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TAKE PART!
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1. Take the Music Fans Voice Survey HERE: musicfansvoice.uk
2. Copy this post & post to your own socials with the link
3. Tag friends, ask them to take the survey and carry on the chain
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@paulkindred.bsky.social
@bandonthewall.bsky.social
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February 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
TAKE PART!
1. Take the Music Fans Voice Survey HERE: musicfansvoice.uk
2. Copy this post & post to your own socials with the link
3. Tag friends, ask them to take the survey and carry on the chain
@automatom.bsky.social
@paulkindred.bsky.social
@bandonthewall.bsky.social
@nikbarbosa.bsky.social
1. Take the Music Fans Voice Survey HERE: musicfansvoice.uk
2. Copy this post & post to your own socials with the link
3. Tag friends, ask them to take the survey and carry on the chain
@automatom.bsky.social
@paulkindred.bsky.social
@bandonthewall.bsky.social
@nikbarbosa.bsky.social
Been tricky to explain Spotify aren’t the *only* problem.
It was always ‘Fuck Spotify’ without looking at who the biggest winners are.
So Spotify have been mentioned less.
But, right now, they seriously need calling out - fake artists, hurting songwriters, defunding etc.
It’s pretty horrific.
It was always ‘Fuck Spotify’ without looking at who the biggest winners are.
So Spotify have been mentioned less.
But, right now, they seriously need calling out - fake artists, hurting songwriters, defunding etc.
It’s pretty horrific.
February 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Been tricky to explain Spotify aren’t the *only* problem.
It was always ‘Fuck Spotify’ without looking at who the biggest winners are.
So Spotify have been mentioned less.
But, right now, they seriously need calling out - fake artists, hurting songwriters, defunding etc.
It’s pretty horrific.
It was always ‘Fuck Spotify’ without looking at who the biggest winners are.
So Spotify have been mentioned less.
But, right now, they seriously need calling out - fake artists, hurting songwriters, defunding etc.
It’s pretty horrific.