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Thom Yorke Wins Ivor Novello Fellowship, Debuts “Space Walk”

5/23/2026

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Thom Yorke received the Academy Fellowship award at the 71st Ivor Novello Awards in the United Kingdom.
In his acceptance speech Yorke called for transparent accounting and sustainable revenue for musicians.
Yorke debuted the new song “Space Walk” during his Ivors performance.
He said he is finishing a solo album with producer Sam Petts-Davies, describing the process as “pretty fucking different.”

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Thom Yorke received the Academy Fellowship award at the 71st Ivor Novello Awards in the United Kingdom.
In his acceptance speech Yorke called for transparent accounting and sustainable revenue for musicians.
Yorke debuted the new song “Space Walk” during his Ivors performance.
He said he is finishing a solo album with producer Sam Petts-Davies, describing the process as “pretty fucking different.”