Tom Odell picked up the Songwriter of the Year gong at the 59^th Ivor Novello Awards earlier today, while Nile Rodgers, Christine McVie and Jeff Beck all claimed special prizes.

Fourteen Ivor Novello Awards were presented in total at the ceremony, which took place earlier today at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London.

The awards are presented by BASCA and judged by the songwriting and composing community. They have been sponsored by PRS for Music since 1974.

“BASCA is delighted ...