Sam Fender won songwriter of the year, Rosalia was named international songwriter of the year and Sir Elton John received an Ivors Academy Honour.

Sam Fender won songwriter of the year, Rosalia was named international songwriter of the year and Sir Elton John received an Ivors Academy Honour.

Creative director Andreas Kronthaler delivered exaggerated headwear, suspenders, stockings and sculptural silhouettes.

Numerous instances of swearing were also edited out of the awards which were broadcast on ITV.

Jack Whitehall will host the ceremony in Manchester.

Her single Messy picked up the award for best pop solo performance.

The Messy singer said she needs ‘some time to work on myself ‘.