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Read all the latest news from the world of Nordoff and Robbins
as well as updates from the music industry.

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Process starts supporting strategic ambition and sustainability

March 9, 2026

Nordoff and Robbins exists to ensure that people who are isolated, vulnerable and furthest from support can access life changing music therapy. To best serve our clients, we must now change how the organisation is structured so that we can deliver on our strategic ambition.

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A music therapist and client put their hands on an electric keyboard during a music therapy session.

PSE Belgium and PSE Germany present Nordoff and Robbins with a cheque for €50,000

PSE Belgium and PSE Germany raise €50,000 (and counting) for Nordoff and Robbins through limited-edition vinyl sales

February 26, 2026

Live music and events promoters PSE Belgium and PSE Germany have raised €50,000 and counting for our vital music therapy work, through sales of a limited-edition 'Night of the Proms' vinyl

Darren, Matt, Brian MacDonald (PVRIS), Ross MacDonald (The 1975) stand with their bikes outside the Nordoff and Robbins London Centre

The 1975 and PVRIS bassists to take on 1,100 mile cycle challenge to raise funds for Nordoff and Robbins

February 24, 2026

The 1975's Ross Macdonald and PVRIS' Brian MacDonald will cycle from Land’s End to John O’ Groats, with all funds raised to help us train new music therapists.

Announcing Dr Maria Neophytou as new CEO of Nordoff and Robbins

February 5, 2026

Meet Dr Maria Neophytou, incoming CEO of Nordoff and Robbins, previously with NSPCC, driving social change in the children's sector.

Dome-shaped exterior of the Royal Albert Hall in Kensington, London. Venue for the 50th anniversary edition of the O2 Silver Clef Awards.

The 2026 O2 Silver Clef Awards to be held at the Royal Albert Hall

November 19, 2025

The O2 Silver Clef Awards will take place, for the first time ever, at the Royal Albert Hall in London in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the awards, on the evening of Thursday 9 July 2026. O2 returns as headline sponsor for 2026, its 25th year of supporting the awards.

Wear the music, share the joy: launching our Christmas jumper collection

October 22, 2025

We've launched a range of music-themed Christmas jumpers to spread joy and raise money this festive season, in partnership with sustainable print on demand production platform, Teemill.

We’ve appointed three new Trustees to our Board

October 1, 2025

We're delighted to welcome three new Trustees to our Board. Selina Emeny (Live Nation Entertainment), Kate Reilly (PPL) and Giles Wilmore (Manchester Camerata).

The recipient of the 2025 Music Industry Trust Awards is… Ashley Tabor-King CBE!

July 22, 2025

The Founder and Executive President of Global Media & Entertainment group will receive this year's prestigious award in recognition of a famous two-decade career that has changed the face of the British music industry and broadcasting.

Welcoming our new music ambassador, Mark King

June 9, 2025

We're delighted to welcome our new music ambassador, the iconic bassist and vocalist of Level 42, Mark King. To date Mark and the band, of which he is a founder member, have sold in excess of 35 million albums worldwide.

Welcoming our new music ambassador, Edith Bowman

May 8, 2025

Edith Bowman is an award-winning radio broadcaster, podcast host and TV presenter. She is now one of the most well-respected and sought after personalities in the film, television and audio industry. And we're thrilled to welcome her as a music ambassador.

The countdown is on to our BBC Radio 4 appeal!

March 31, 2025

We're delighted to announce that our appeal is going to be featured on the radio next month. Tune in between Sunday 20 April and Saturday 26 April to hear our ambassador, Carrie Grant, talk about our charity appeal.

Celebrating incredible musical talent from across the North at our second Northern Music Awards

March 28, 2025

Dr. John Cooper Clarke, Blossoms, Ian Broudie, Yungblud, English Teacher, The Zutons and Nia Archives win big at the 2025 Northern Music Awards.

David and Carrie Grant stood, arms around each other, smiling in front of a sponsor board. David is wearing a checked suit, Carrie is wearing a black dress and has red hair.

Welcoming our new music ambassadors: Carrie and David Grant

March 24, 2025

Dr Carrie Grant MBE (hc) and David Grant MBE are BAFTA award-winning broadcasters, vocal coaches and advocates. They're parents to four neurodivergent children and are co-authors of their 2023 chart-topping book 'A Very Modern Family'

Music and Culture for Wellbeing Award: The Northern Music Awards 2025 shortlist

February 26, 2025

We're delighted to announce the shortlist for the Music and Culture for Wellbeing Award 2025, sponsored by Flare Audio. The winner will be announced at this year's Northern Music Awards.

David Gilmour playing guitar on stage against a red background

Announcing the first wave of winners for the O2 Silver Clef Awards 2025

February 12, 2025

Legendary artists David Gilmour, IDLES, Rick Astley and Soul II Soul to be honoured for their contributions to music and live performance at the prestigious annual music award ceremony on Wednesday 2 July 2025, 6pm.

Announcing the line up for our 2025 Northern Music Awards in Liverpool

January 28, 2025

Blossoms, Ian Broudie and the Lightning Seeds, The Zutons, Luvcat and Chiedu Oraka to perform at the Liverpool Olympia on Thursday 27 March.

Specsavers Scottish Music Awards honours the best homegrown talent at star-studded ceremony

November 2, 2024

The Specsavers Scottish Music Awards returned to Glasgow on Saturday 2 November with a star-studded line-up and a night of unforgettable performances

Jamie Cullum, East 17’s Tony Mortimer, and Lemar to perform at our London Carol Service

November 1, 2024

We're delighted to announce the all-star line-up for our London Carol Service on Tuesday 10 December 2024. Jamie Cullum, East 17's Tony Mortimer, and Lemar are all set to take to the stage in what will be an unforgettable and uplifting evening.

Supporters from The BRIT Trust gather around a sign which says: Improving lives through the power of music and the creative arts.

Celebrating 35 years of our incredible partnership with The BRIT Trust

October 30, 2024

We're honoured to mark over three decades of music-making together with The BRIT Trust. Their unwavering commitment has had an incredible impact and we look forward to continuing to work together in our shared vision of transforming lives through the power of music.