The likes of Adele, Florence + The Machine and Ed Sheeran have all been nominated for the 2012 Ivor Novello awards.

The award ceremony recognises songwriting talent and previous winners have included everyone from Lilly Allen to Iron Maiden.

Adele has notched up four nominations at this year's awards, which is set to take place in London on May 17.

She is up for such categories as Best Song Musically and Lyrically for 'Rolling In The Deep' and Album Award for '21'.

Florence + The Machine and Ed Sheeran meanwhile will go head to head with Adele in the Best Song Musically and Lyrically contest for their respective songs 'Shake It Out' and 'The A Team'.