Ivor Novello Surprises

The Ivor Novello Awards took place at lunchtime yesterday, and as usual had a host of surprises amongst the glittering array of stars gathered in the audience.

One of the biggest surprises of the night was the appearance of Amy Winehouse, who astonished onlookers by actually making it to the ceremony. Sadly, she wasn't on time to collect her award for "Best Song Musically And Lyrically" - and sent her dad instead. The bemused Winehouse father thanked her manager, before ambling offstage clutching the award in honour of Amy's song "Love Is A Losing Game".

The glitzy event was held in the Grovesnor House Hotel, London, and amongst the winners were Radiohead who picked up a "Best Album" award for "In Rainbows". Sadly, the band couldn't make the ceremony. Also on the winners podium were Phil Collins (International Achievement) and Jazzie B who picked up the Inspiration Award.

The Ivor Novellos have become famous in recent years for throwing up unusual winners, and this year was no exception as "Songwriter Of The Year" went to... Mika. Good grief.

The full list of winners is as follows:

Best Selling British Song: "Beautiful Liar" - Beyonce And Shakira
International Acheivement: Phil Collins
Best Contemporary Song: "People Help People" - Cherry Ghost
Best Television Soundtrack: "Oliver Twist"
Album Award: "In Rainbows" - Radiohead
Inspiration Award: Jazzie B
PRS Most Performed Work: "Shine" - Take That
Classic Music Award: Jonathan Dove
Best Song Musically And Lyrically: "Love Is A Losing Game" - Amy Winehouse
Outstanding Collection: Gabrielle
Best Original Film Score: "Atonement"
PRS Outstanding Contribution To British Music: Chris Difford and Glen Tilbrook
Songwriter Of The Year: Mika
Special International Award: Dianne Warren
Lifetime Acheivement Award: David Gilmour