Bruce Springsteen Becomes First International Songwriter To Be Inducted Into Ivors Academy
Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Written by Jon Stickler
Bruce Springsteen is to become the first international songwriter to be named a Fellow of The Ivors Academy.
The Boss, 74, is the 27th person to receive the academy's highest honour, which recognises how his career has enriched the cultural landscape of the UK. Commenting on the honour, he said:
"In addition to recognising my songwriting, the award stands as a tribute to the fans and friends who have supported me and my work for the last 50 years. This entire country has made me feel welcome every step of the way, and for this, I will always remain deeply appreciative."
Previous recipients of the fellowship include Paul McCartney, Elton John, Kate Bush, Joan Armatrading and Sting, who received the award in 2023.
Nominees for this year's The Ivors will be announced on April 23, with the winners revealed at a presentation ceremony at Grosvenor House in London on May 23.
Springsteen has sold over 140 million records to date, and has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He's also been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, as well as winning a Tony, an Oscar, and 20 Grammy Awards.
He put out 'Letter To You', his most recent album of original material, in 2020, which was followed two years later by 'Only The Strong Survive', a collection of "soul music greats."
Springsteen and the E Street Band will embark on a European tour this spring and summer, which includes stadium shows in Cardiff, Belfast, Kilkenny, Cork, Dublin, Sunderland and London.
He'll kick off a run of rescheduled North American dates later this week, with further shows lined up for the fall, including a return to Asbury Park to headline New Jersey's Sea.Hear.Now festival in September. Tickets are on sale now.
Bruce Springsteen Makes History as the First International Songwriter Fellow of The Ivors Academy! 🇺🇸🇬🇧
We're proud to reveal @springsteen as the first-ever international songwriter inducted into The Ivors Academy's Fellowship, the highest honour the organisation bestows. pic.twitter.com/895jykycrg
Bruce Springsteen Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Thu March 28 2024 - SAN FRANCISCO California - Chase Center (USA)
Sun March 31 2024 - SAN FRANCISCO California - Chase Center (USA)
Thu April 04 2024 - LOS ANGELES California - Kia Forum (USA)
Sun April 07 2024 - LOS ANGELES California - Kia Forum (USA)
Fri April 12 2024 - UNCASVILLE Connecticut - Mohegan Sun Arena at Mohegan Sun Casino & Resort - Complex (USA)
Mon April 15 2024 - ALBANY New York - MVP Arena (Former Times Union Center) (USA)
Thu April 18 2024 - SYRACUSE New York - JMA Wireless Dome (USA)
Sun April 21 2024 - COLUMBUS Ohio - Nationwide Arena (USA)
Sun May 05 2024 - CARDIFF Principality Stadium
Thu May 09 2024 - BELFAST Boucher Playing Fields
Sun May 12 2024 - KILKENNY Nowlan Park
Thu May 16 2024 - CORK Pairc Ui Chaoimh
Sun May 19 2024 - DUBLIN Croke Park
Wed May 22 2024 - SUNDERLAND Stadium Of Light
Sat May 25 2024 - MARSEILLE ORANGE VELODROME (France)
Tue May 28 2024 - PRAGUE Airport Letnany (Czech Republic)
Sat June 01 2024 - MILAN SAN SIRO STADIUM (Italy)
Mon June 03 2024 - MILAN SAN SIRO STADIUM (Italy)
Wed June 12 2024 - MADRID Civitas Metropolitano (Spain)
Fri June 14 2024 - MADRID Civitas Metropolitano (Spain)
Mon June 17 2024 - MADRID Civitas Metropolitano (Spain)
Thu June 20 2024 - BARCELONA Estadi Olimpic (Spain)
Sat June 22 2024 - BARCELONA Estadi Olimpic (Spain)
Thu June 27 2024 - NIJMEGEN Goffertpark (Netherlands)
Sat June 29 2024 - NIJMEGEN Goffertpark (Netherlands)
Tue July 02 2024 - WERCHTER Werchter Park (Belgium)
Fri July 05 2024 - HANNOVER Heinz Von Heiden Arena (Germany)
Tue July 09 2024 - ODENSE Dyrskuepladsen (Denmark)
Fri July 12 2024 - HELSINKI Olympic Stadium (Finland)
Mon July 15 2024 - STOCKHOLM Friends Arena (Sweden)
Thu July 18 2024 - STOCKHOLM Friends Arena (Sweden)
Sun July 21 2024 - BERGEN Dokken (Norway)
Thu July 25 2024 - LONDON Wembley Stadium
Sat July 27 2024 - LONDON Wembley Stadium
Thu August 15 2024 - PITTSBURGH Pennsylvania - PPG Paints Arena (USA)
Sun August 18 2024 - PITTSBURGH Pennsylvania - PPG Paints Arena (USA)
Wed August 21 2024 - PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania - Citizens Bank Park (USA)
Fri August 23 2024 - PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania - Citizens Bank Park (USA)
Sat September 07 2024 - WASHINGTON District of Columbia - Nationals Park (USA)
Fri September 13 2024 - BALTIMORE Maryland - Oriole Park At Camden Yards (USA)
Sun September 15 2024 - ASBURY PARK New Jersey - North Beach (USA)
Thu October 31 2024 - MONTREAL Quebec - Bell Centre (Canada)
Sun November 03 2024 - TORONTO Ontario - Scotiabank Arena (Canada)
Wed November 06 2024 - TORONTO Ontario - Scotiabank Arena (Canada)
Sat November 09 2024 - OTTAWA Ontario - Canadian Tire Centre (Canada)
Wed November 13 2024 - WINNIPEG Manitoba - Canada Life Centre (formerly Bell MTS Place) (Canada)
Sat November 16 2024 - CALGARY Alberta - Scotiabank Saddledome (Canada)
Tue November 19 2024 - EDMONTON Alberta - Rogers Place (Canada)
Fri November 22 2024 - VANCOUVER British Columbia - Rogers Arena (Canada)
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