News
Read all the latest news from the world of Nordoff and Robbins
as well as updates from the music industry.
Music industry unites to raise £780,000 at this year’s glittering O2 Silver Clef Awards
July 10, 2026
P!NK, Lily Allen, Jessie J, Sam Fender, Melanie C, Jade and more honoured at the 50th anniversary of the O2 Silver Clef Awards 2026.
Silverstone donates McLaren 570 GT4 in charity auction to support our vital music therapy work
July 1, 2026
We're so grateful to Silverstone for donating this spectacular race-ready car for auction as part of the 50th anniversary O2 Silver Clef Awards.
Announcing our new partnership with LW Theatres
April 15, 2026
We're thrilled to announce our new partnership with LW Theatres, which will run until 2028
Process starts supporting strategic ambition and sustainability
April 15, 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.