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The annual nominations have been announced. Commemorating the Cardiff songwriter, playwright, composer and actor Ivor Novello, the awards are some of the most highly-respected in the recording industry.

The nominations in the music categories:

Best song musically and lyrically

• Becoming A Jackal by Villagers
• My KZ, UR BF by Everything Everything
• Spanish Sahara by Foals

Best contemporary song:

• Islands by The XX
• katy On A Mission by Katy B
• Pass Out by Tinie Tempah

Album award

• Flaws by Bombay Bicycle Club
• Man Alive by Everything Everything
• The Defamation Of Strickland Banks by Plan B

PRS For Music most performed work

• All The Lovers by Kylie Minogue
• She Said by Plan B
• This Ain't A Love Song by Scouting For Girls

The following Gift of the Academy awards will be presented on the day: International achievement, Outstanding song collection, PRS For Music outstanding contributon to British music, PRS For Music special international award, Songwriter(s) of the year, The Ivors classical music award and The Ivors inspiration award.