Ivor Novello Awards 2013: Emeli Sande Wins Big While Lily Cooper Steals Show

The Ivor Novello Awards returned for another year this time honouring Emeli Sande and Calvin Harris

The Ivor Novello Awards 2013 were dominated by two inspiring ladies on Thursday, firstly Emeli Sande who walked home with an impressive set of awards and secondly, Lily Cooper whose fearless fashion choice stole the show.

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Emeli Sande’s track, Next To Me scored two wins being named Best Song Musically and Lyrically as well as the PRS Award for Most Performed Work. Although the Scottish songstress wasn’t the only act to head home with a pair of Ivor Novello Awards, Plan B, Coldplay and Alt J were also double winners.

Noel Gallagher bagged the Outstanding Song Collection award while the prestigious Songwriter Of The Year trophy landed in Calvin Harris’ hands. Gavin Rossdale and The Maccabees were also honoured on the Ivor Novello Awards roll call.

While music was a firm fixture at the event, Lily Cooper couldn’t help but do her bit for fashion arriving in a statement brown dress complete with cape detailing. She added black heels and a clutch for a sophisticated finish.

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Although other ladies competing for the limelight included Geri Halliwell, Katy B, hit songwriter, Cathy Dennis and Beverley Knight and but doing their bit for the boys were Ben Howard, and Jake Bugg.

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