Announcing second wave of winners for the O2 Silver Clef Awards 2026

Iconic artists P!NK, Melanie C, Jessie J, JADE And Rachel Chinouriri Announced will receive awards at the O2 Silver Clef Awards 2026

The 50th Anniversary of the O2 Silver Clef Awards will be held at The Royal Albert Hall on Thursday 9 July

We’re delighted to announce the next wave of award recipients at this year’s prestigious O2 Silver Clef Awards. For the first time, this year’s awards – in celebration of the 50th anniversary – will take place at the Royal Albert Hall in London on the evening of Thursday 9 July 2026.

• P!NK will be honoured with the O2 Silver Clef Award, sponsored by O2
• Melanie C will be awarded with the Global Impact Award, sponsored by Raymond Weil
• Jessie J will take home the Outstanding Achievement in Music Award, sponsored by Tysers Live
• JADE will receive the Best Female Award, sponsored by Live Nation
• Rachel Chinouriri will be presented with the Best New Music Award, sponsored by Ticketmaster.

Previously announced artists that will receive awards on the night include:

• Lily Allen who will be honoured with the Icon Award, sponsored by Barclays
• Ludovico Einaudi who will be the recipient of the Innovation in Music Award, sponsored by Oak View Group
• Max Richter who will receive the Contemporary Music Award, sponsored by PPL
• Sam Fender with the Best Live Act Award, sponsored by Uber Eats Music Hall

O2 returns as headline sponsor for 2026, its 25th year of supporting the awards.

P!NK – O2 Silver Clef Award

Since bursting onto the scene in 2000, P!NK has built a career defined by honesty, unforgettable live shows, and a refusal to fit the mould. Across nine studio albums and a greatest hits collection, she’s sold over 60 million album equivalents worldwide, earned 15 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 (including four No. 1s), and packed-out arenas and stadiums across the globe with her high-energy, high-flying performances. P!NK’s 2023/24 ‘Summer Carnival Tour’ became the second highest-grossing tour of all time by a female artist, and one of the top 10 highest-grossing tours in history. From global pop icon to grounded mother, from trailblazer to truth-teller, P!NK continues to evolve, staying true to herself and inspiring millions to do the same. 

P!NK says: “I feel so honoured to receive this award. I’ve always tried to use my voice, on and off stage, to advocate for the causes closest to my heart, and I’m proud to support an organisation that turns compassion into real action every single day. This recognition from Nordoff and Robbins means so much to me, not just as an artist, but as someone who believes deeply in the power of music to create change.” 

Melanie C – Global Impact Award

Melanie C is a true pop phenomenon. As a member of the Spice Girls, she helped sell around 100 million records worldwide and made history with ‘Spice’, still the best-selling album by a female group. Her solo career has produced global hits including ‘I Turn to You’ and ‘Never Be the Same Again’, while her acclaimed 2020 self-titled album reaffirmed her place at the heart of pop after three decades. Beyond music, she is a Sunday Times bestselling author, an Attitude Award winner for her LGBTQ+ allyship, and a dynamic performer who has embraced dance, fashion, and DJ sets from Ibiza to Coachella. She has just released her ninth studio album, ‘Sweat’, her most euphoric record to date, and will embark on a 2026 world headline tour this September.

Melanie C says: “Receiving the Global Impact Award at the O2 Silver Clef Awards is such an honour. Music has always been my way of connecting with people all over the world, so it’s amazing to be recognised by Nordoff and Robbins, not just for the songs, but for the impact beyond them.”

Jessie J – Outstanding Achievement in Music Award

Jessie J is a BRIT Award-winning and Grammy nominated British singer-songwriter who has sold over 20 million records worldwide. She first rose to international fame with her debut album ‘Who You Are’ (2011), which yielded six Top 10 singles. Over the years, she has established herself as a versatile artist fusing pop, R&B and soul. Her subsequent albums including ‘Alive’ (2013), ‘Sweet Talker’ (2014) and ‘R.O.S.E.’ (2018) showcased her artistic evolution. Jessie J is also recognised for her work as a songwriter, penning hits for other artists (Miley Cyrus ‘Party In The USA’), which has also received diamond status, and for her participation in TV shows such as ‘The Voice UK’ and ‘The Singer’ (China), where she won first place in 2018 with 1.2 billion people watching the live final. Jessie J’s last album, ‘R.O.S.E.’ (2018), showcased her continued growth as an artist, delving into personal and emotional themes with raw, heartfelt lyrics. Her sixth studio album ‘Don’t Tease Me With A Good Time’ was released in November 2025. 
 
Jessie J says: “To be recognised with the Outstanding Achievement in Music Award is incredibly humbling. I’m so grateful to everyone who has supported and shared this incredible journey with me. Music and performing live has connection at its heart, so I’m proud to be recognised by the O2 Silver Clef Awards and support the amazing work Nordoff and Robbins do in music therapy.”  

JADE – Best Female Award

Like all great pop stars JADE approached her solo career with ambition and precision, pushing boundaries and never doing things by halves. Her debut album ‘That’s Showbiz Baby!’ delivered the biggest opening week for a debut that year, peaking at Number 3 in the UK Album Chart. Blending bold pop production with themes of fame, identity, and self-sabotage, it established her as a distinctive new force. The album was driven by standout singles like ‘Angel of My Dreams’, ‘Fantasy’, ‘FUFN’, and ‘Plastic Box’, earning critical acclaim and major awards, including Best Pop Act at the 2025 BRIT Awards. Known for taking creative risks, JADE embraced striking visuals, genre-spanning sounds, and theatrical live performances, further cementing her reputation as a true trailblazer. 

Following her sold out UK, European and US ‘That’s Showbiz Baby!’ tour and a summer of festivals in 2025 – including a politically-charged Glastonbury set and celebration of queer joy at Mighty Hoopla – summer 2026 will see JADE perform at 16 international festivals, including Lollapalooza (Chicago, US), Leeds & Reading Festival (UK), Summer Sonic Festival (Japan) and a headline slot at Outloud Festival (LA). 

JADE says: “I’m so proud to stand among so many groundbreaking and inspirational women in music and am truly honoured to win this award. I’ve always believed in using my voice for good in both my music and beyond. It means the world to me to be recognised by Nordoff and Robbins. They do such incredible work using the power of music to bring comfort, connection and joy to people.” 

Rachel Chinouriri – Best New Music Award

Rachel Chinouriri is one of Britain’s brightest breakout stars. Her 2024 debut album ‘What A Devastating Turn Of Events’ reached the UK Top 20 and earned her multiple BRIT Award nominations, cementing her reputation for alt-pop, indie-pop, songwriting and vivid coming-of-age storytelling. In 2025, she expanded her global reach with major tours, festival appearances, and her US TV debut, while continuing to build a devoted fanbase and surpass 450 million streams. Garnering critical acclaim and supported by artists like Adele, Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr, Rachel continues to rise. Her recent ‘Little House’ EP marked an expansion of her artistic vision and features the singles ‘Can We Talk About Isaac?’ and ‘23:42’. Elsewhere she collaborated with friends Pink Pantheress and Rizzle Kicks on ‘Romeo’ from the ‘Fancy Some More’ mixtape and ‘Follow Excitement!’ respectively. Rachel is busy in the studio working on her highly anticipated second album.  
 
Rachel Chinouriri says: “I’m really happy to be receiving the Best New Music Award at this year’s O2 Silver Clef Awards and to stand alongside such special artists. Nordoff and Robbins help so many people through music therapy, which motivates me to make meaningful music that can inspire others to believe in themselves.” 

About the O2 Silver Clef Awards

The O2 Silver Clef Awards is our largest annual fundraising event. Since 1976, it has raised over £17 million for our work, becoming one of the highlights in the music calendar. Across five decades, funds raised from the event have played a key part in fuelling our growth from a London-based operation delivering music therapy to hundreds of people, to a nationwide organisation that supported 15,500 people through 48,000 music therapy sessions in 2025, partnering with over 300 organisations including schools, hospitals and care homes across the UK. 

Legendary artists who have received O2 Silver Clef Awards and supported our work over the years include David Bowie, Annie Lennox, Ed Sheeran, Stormzy, Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Paul McCartney, George Michael, Kylie Minogue, The Rolling Stones, Oasis and Coldplay.

Maria Neophytou, CEO, Nordoff and Robbins, said: “I’m thrilled that these five incredible women will receive O2 Silver Clef Awards this year. They are all exceptional talents and we look forward to honouring them at the Royal Albert Hall in July. In this 50th anniversary year, the O2 Silver Clef Awards are as important as ever for us. With the support of these amazing artists, the wider music industry and beyond, we will make this year one to remember, raising vital funds for Nordoff and Robbins so we can continue delivering life changing music therapy, training and research.” 

Gareth Griffiths, Director, Partnerships and Sponsorship, O2, said: “These artists are true powerhouses and have all in their own way shaped the music that we listen to and love today – we can’t wait to honour them at the O2 Silver Clef Awards this summer. Fifty years on, the event remains one of the most important of the year as we remember all the ways that music changes lives for the better and celebrate the world-leading work that Nordoff and Robbins is doing day in, day out. 9 July is set to be a very special evening at the Royal Albert Hall.” 

O2 Silver Clef Awards Table Pricing

• Platinum – £6,250 
• Gold – £5,000 
• Silver – £3,000

All tables are for 10 people. Tickets include a drinks reception with canapes, dinner and awards show.