Award Sponsors
We are pleased and proud to introduce our amazing sponsors for the 2012 Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards. Thank you to all of our sponsors for your kind support.
Silver Clef Awards Sponsor - O2
Lifetime Achievement Award Sponsor – Sony Mobile
Icon Award Sponsor – Investec
Best British Act Sponsor – Royal Albert Hall
International Award Sponsor – Raymond Weil
Classical Award Sponsor – PPL
Best Newcomer Award Sponsor – TAG
Ambassadors of Rock Award Sponsor – Hard Rock Cafe
Innovation Award Sponsor – American Express
Digital Auction Sponsor – Spotify
Welcome Drinks Reception Sponsor - currencies.co.uk
Silver Clef Awards Sponsor – O2
Telefónica UK Limited is a leading communications company for consumers and businesses in the UK, with 23 million mobile, fixed line and broadband customers as at 31 December 2011. O2 is the naming rights partner of The O2, the world-class entertainment venue. O2’s UK 2G mobile network provides voice and data services which are available to 99% of the UK’s population.
Nuala Donnelly, Head of Music Sponsorship for O2 says: "2012 is a year of celebration for the UK, for O2 and for the Silver Clef awards in aid of Nordoff Robbins. The tenth birthday both of O2 and the awards is a huge landmark and shows how committed we are to supporting Nordoff Robbins in its music therapy work. We want to continue to help Nordoff Robbins reach new audiences and the Silver Clef awards are perfect for this, getting bigger and better each year. We hope this year's celebration of both established music icons and the youngest, freshest stars will gather a whole new host of fans to Nordoff Robbins to help continue to transform lives through music therapy."
Lifetime Achievement Award Sponsor – Sony Mobile
Sony Mobile is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, a leading global innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Through its Xperia™ smartphone portfolio, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony technology, premium content and services, and easy connectivity to Sony’s world of networked entertainment experiences.
"We are constantly inspired by Nordoff Robbins, whose music therapy work proves how powerful the arts can be in transforming lives. Similarly, Lord Lloyd Webber and his Foundation’s tireless work supporting UK projects that make a true impact on people's lives, particularly in music, culture and the arts, is outstanding. It is an area very dear to our hearts and we are hugely proud to present him with this award.” Matt Beavis, Head of PR & Sponsorships, Sony UK & Ireland
Icon Award Sponsor – Investec
Investec is an international specialist bank and asset manager that provides a diverse range of financial products and services to a select client base. The group was established in 1974 and has core activities in the UK, South Africa and Australia, employing approximately 7,300 employees. Investec focuses on delivering distinctive profitable solutions for its clients in three core areas of activity, namely Specialist Banking, Wealth & Investment and Asset Management.
Investec sponsors English Test Cricket, the Investec Derby Festival, the England & GB Women’s Hockey team, the South African Women’s Hockey team, Tottenham Hotspur in cup competitions, the Investec Tri Nations Rugby and Investec Super Rugby in New Zealand.
“Investec is delighted to support Nordoff Robbins for the sixth consecutive year. The charity transforms lives all over the UK via Music Therapy, and through our sponsorship of the Icon Award at the Silver Clef Award ceremony we hope to help raise awareness for this valuable cause” Bernard Kantor, Investec
Best British Act Sponsor – Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall is the world's most famous stage with an unrivalled history of performance. Its breathtaking auditorium hosts over 370 shows a year by the world's greatest artists and tomorrow's stars. Extending the brand with over 120 events outside the auditorium, including in the state-of-the-art Elgar Room, the Hall has also broadened its appeal to reach younger, more diverse audiences.
Opened in 1871 as part of Prince Albert's vision for a centre to promote an understanding and appreciation of the Arts and Sciences, it remains true to his founding ambitions within a modern and contemporary context. A registered charity operating without central or local government funding, the Hall provides public benefit by supporting a wide range of charities with their valuable work both on and off the stage.
"The Royal Albert Hall has been enthusiastic supporters of Nordoff Robbins for many years. As a charity with a remit to promote the arts and sciences and an entertainment venue renowned for the quality and range of music on our stage, we are proud to support Nordoff Robbins' valuable work using music to transform lives." Jasper Hope, Chief Operating Officer, Royal Albert Hall
International Award Sponsor – Raymond Weil
Raymond Weil, the luxury Swiss watchmaker is internationally recognised as the number one watch in the music industry with over thirty years of involvement across all musical genres. Raymond Weil is once again delighted to support the Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef lunch and sponsor the award for Best International artist for the 12th consecutive year. Each year Raymond Weil provides watches to be auctioned at the event including special editions which have been designed by Lemar and Jay Kay. In the past Raymond Weil's support has helped to raise over £500,000 for the charity, in 2010 JB from JLS auctioned off his Raymond Weil limited edition BRIT Awards watch, raising over £6,000.
Classical Award Sponsor – PPL
PPL is the music licensing company which, on behalf of 50,000 performers and 6,500 record companies, licenses the use of recorded music in the UK. This enables TV and radio stations, online streaming services and hundreds of thousands of shops, pubs and others using music in their business to obtain a license comprising millions of recordings.
Nordoff Robbins and PPL have worked in partnership for many years and on many events."Sponsoring the MITs, The Football Extravaganza and Silver Clef Awards are highlights in our calendar not to mention being able to help the charity continue their good work. Everyone associated with PPL knows that we are the fortunate ones being able to help transform lives through music. Keep up the great work!"
Best Newcomer Award Sponsor – TAG
Tag is the most established and diverse international design and production agency with a history of over 40 years of delivering creative production services and a proven track record of working with international/global brands and leading creative agencies.
Tag can manage every part of the marketing process following completion of the strategy and creative idea. To do this, Tag works closely with the brand marketers, and creative and media agencies. Tag Design and Interactive (TDI) complements the core services by providing creative development and production for ad hoc, tactical, BTL and digital media applications.
"We truly believe in the ethic of this charity and are delighted to continue our relationship with Nordoff Robbins for a fifth year. Every year we attend the awards we are astounded by what Nordoff Robbins have worked hard to help people achieve, the results are phenomenal! We are proud to call ourselves sponsors." Tag
Ambassadors of Rock Award Sponsor – Hard Rock Cafe
With a total of 170 venues in 51 countries, Hard Rock is one of the world's most globally recognized brands. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock today owns the world's greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website.
Established in London on 14th June 1971, Hard Rock has been committed to a wide variety of philanthropic causes and activities around the world. A wide range of charities have benefited from Hard Rock donations - in the form of dollars, food and beverage, merchandise and man hours. Hard Rock's relationship with Nordoff Robbins is a long standing one that reaches back over 20 years and one Hard Rock is very proud of.
Innovation Award Sponsor – American Express
American Express is a global service company that provides innovative payment, travel and expense management solutions to individuals and businesses of all sizes. We believe in enabling our customers 'to do more and achieve more' and offer customers access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.
American Express prides itself in encouraging all people to realise their dreams and aspirations and, as such, is a long time supporter of the work done by Nordoff Robbins and a proud sponsor at the Silver Clef Awards.
Digital Auction Sponsor – Spotify
Spotify is an award-winning digital music service that provides on-demand access to over 18 million* songs. Their dream is to make all the world’s music available instantly to everyone, wherever and whenever they want it. Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage and share music with your friends, while making sure that artists get a fair deal. Spotify is available in 13 countries: USA, UK, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Belgium, The Netherlands and Spain, with more than 10 million active users, and over 3 million paying subscribers. * Catalogue size varies between countries.
"Nordoff Robbins music therapy is a life-changing service for many people and one in huge demand. We are proud to support a charity that shares our belief in the power of music." Spotify
Welcome Drinks Sponsor - currencies.co.uk
Recognised for its market leading exchange rates and award-winning customer service, currencies.co.uk, otherwise known as Foreign Currency Direct, has been providing its 43,000 private clients with quick and simple foreign exchange trades and international money transfers for 12 years.
Service is the cornerstone of the business. Founded by the forefather of the industry, Peter Ellis, currencies.co.uk lives and breathes foreign exchange and always aims to pass on the benefit of its expertise direct to the client base. The business keeps its clients fully informed on how international events and economic decisions will directly affect their finances. A small difference in the exchange rate can make a huge difference in your pocket. Currencies.co.uk also works with corporate clients and is the first choice currency provider for music industry professionals and sponsors a number of music awards.
“currencies.co.uk are delighted to be a sponsor at the 2012 awards. The work this amazing organisation does in changing people’s lives through music is truly inspirational. We have no doubt the award ceremony will be a huge success and would like to take this opportunity to offer our congratulations to all the winners!”
