2026 ASCAP London Music Award Winners: A Recap of the Night's Honorees
The 2026 ASCAP London Music Award ceremony took place in London, honoring U.K.-affiliated talent for their achievements in the U.S. music industry over the past year. Lola Young won the song of the year prize for "Messy," co-written with Conor Dickinson. FLO received the Vanguard award for their contributions to shaping the future of music with their upcoming album Therapy At The Club. Sir Roger Daltrey was presented with the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award for his pioneering contributions to music.
Idris Elba was recognized with the Creative Voice Award, and Clementine Douglas won the top hot dance/electronic song award for her work on "Blessings." Members of Siouxsie and the Banshees were honored for their credits on Lady Gaga's hit "Abracadabra." Additionally, Matt Zara was acknowledged for his contribution to Teddy Swims' "Bad Dreams."
The ceremony also celebrated the songwriters and composers behind TV shows like Watson, Prime Target, Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke, and Adolescence. In the film categories, scores for Deep Cover, Fountain of Youth, One Battle After Another, 28 Years Later, Paddington in Peru, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, and Materialists were recognized.
For a full list of winners, visit ASCAP's website.