Bruce Springsteen has been announced as the first non-British songwriter to become a Fellow of The Ivors Academy.
The Born In The U.S.A. hitmaker will receive the honour later this year, inducting him into a class alongside the likes of Kate Bush and Paul McCartney, from the organisation’s 80-year history.
“I’m proud to be the first international songwriter to be recognised by The Ivors Academy,” says The Boss. “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 fifty years.
“This entire country has made me feel welcome every step of the way, and for this, I will always remain deeply appreciative.”
Tom Gray, Chair of The Ivors Academy, adds: “There is no one more fitting than Bruce Springsteen to be the first international songwriter inducted into our Fellowship. Songwriters are powerful storytellers, who capture our lives, loves and hardships.
“Bruce has always told the greatest stories. The Fellowship marks the esteem in which he is held by all those who share his craft.”
The 2024 Ivors will take place on May 23 at Grosvenor House in London, with nominations announced on April 23.
It comes amid Springsteen’s 2024 UK and European tour with the E Street Band, which begins in Cardiff on May 5 and includes two shows at London’s Wembley Stadium.
Tickets to Bruce Springsteen’s UK and European tour are on sale now and available here. The full list of dates is below.
MAY 2024
5 – Principality Stadium, Cardiff
9 – Boucher Road, Belfast
12 – Nowlan Park, Kilkenny
16 – Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork
19 – Croke Park, Dublin
22 – Stadium of Light, Sunderland
25 – Orange Vélodrome, Marseille
28 – Airport Letnany, Prague
JUNE 2024
1 – San Siro, Milan
3 – San Siro, Milan
12 – Cívitas Metropolitano, Madrid
14 – Cívitas Metropolitano, Madrid
20 – Estadi Olímpic, Barcelona
27 – Goffertpark, Nijmegen
JULY 2024
2 – Werchter Park, Werchter
5 – Heinz von Heiden Arena, Hannover
9 – Dyrskuepladsen, Odense
12 – Olympic Stadium, Helsinki
15 – Friends Arena, Stockholm
18 – Friends Arena, Stockholm
21 – Dokken, Bergen
25 – Wembley Stadium, London
