The British Academy of Songwriters Composers and Authors (BASCA) has today announced it’s nominees for the 2017 Ivor Novello awards. Now in it’s 62nd year, the awards are used for “celebrating, honouring and rewarding excellence in songwriting and composing.”

This year sees Michael Kiwanuka, Nick Cave and Laura Mvula all vying for for best album, whilst Coldplay have two songs in the Most Performed Work, against Adele. Meanwhile, Mystery Jets take on both  Laura Mvula and Michael Kiwanuka for the award for ‘Best Song Musically And Lyrically’.

Chairman of BASCA Crispin Hunt was very proud of both the longevity of the ceremony, and the quality and diversity of the artists nominated for this year, and said in a statement that “BASCA’s nominations for the 62nd Ivor Novello Awards are as diverse and impressive as the contemporary UK music scene itself […] As the only peer nominated music award ceremony in the country, we’re especially thrilled to be honouring such a cool selection of both emerging and established nominees; they are the true architects of the music we love, and reflect the creative global force that is British music writing. Our congratulations go out to everyone nominated today.”

The ceremony will take place on May 18, at Grosvenor House in London, and will doubtlessly see many of the nominated artists both in attendance, and potentially performing at the event too. The categories include awards for International Achievement, Lifetime Achievement, Outstanding Song Collection, Outstanding Contribution to British Music, and the Special International Award, Songwriter of the Year, The Ivors Jazz Award and The Ivors Inspiration Award, you can see the full list of awards, and nominees here.