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- The 71st annual Ivor Novello Awards will take place on May 21 in London to honor songwriters and composers.
- Top nominees include Olivia Dean, Lola Young, and Coldplay.
- There are 61 nominees this year, including 34 first-time nominees.
- Academy chair Tom Gray emphasized the honor of being recognized by peers in music writing.
- Notable nominations include "Free" by Little Simz and "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay.
