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We’re launching a music therapy programme with Co-op Foundation to support young people at risk of exclusion

July 23, 2026

We're working in partnership with Co-op Foundation, Co-op Academies Trust and Co-op Live to deliver an innovative music therapy programme.

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A pupil at one of our partner schools, and music therapist, play the keyboard together

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.

Exclusive Ruark Radoi crafted in collaboration with Nordoff and Robbins

Announcing our new partnership with Ruark Audio

October 14, 2024

We're delighted to announce a new partnership with Ruark Audio. Together, we've created a limited edition Ruark R1 Mk4 radio in pine green.

Liverpool Olympia to host the 2025 Nordoff and Robbins Northern Music Awards

October 10, 2024

We're delighted to announce Liverpool as the host city of the 2025 Northern Music Awards supported by Ticketmaster and Live Nation.

Remembering our dear colleague, Alan Rudkin

October 3, 2024

We wanted to share a few words about our dear colleague, Alan Rudkin, who sadly passed away recently. Alan was a much loved and dear colleague who will be truly missed by all who had the privilege and pleasure to know and work alongside him.

Courteeners announced as headline act for Legends of Football 2024

October 2, 2024

The Manchester rock band will headline Legends of Football award ceremony which will celebrate football greats Wayne Rooney and Fara Williams.

Jason Iley MBE to be honoured with 2024 Music Industry Trusts Award

July 17, 2024

We’re delighted to announce that Jason Iley MBE will be the recipient of the 2024 Music Industry Trust Awards.

We’ve appointed Emma Banks as our new Chair of the Board of Trustees

January 24, 2024

Music agent and co-head of CAA's London Office/co-head of international touring, Emma Banks, has been appointed as our new Chair.