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Music Icons Celebrate 50 Years of Nordoff & Robbins Fundraising
25 Mar
Summary
- The O2 Silver Clef Awards mark their 50th anniversary in 2026.
- The event has raised £17 million to support Nordoff and Robbins' music therapy.
- Lily Allen, Sam Fender, and Ludovico Einaudi are among the honorees.
The O2 Silver Clef Awards will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a ceremony on July 9, 2026, at London's Royal Albert Hall. This event is the largest annual fundraiser for Nordoff and Robbins, a U.K.-based music therapy charity, and has collectively raised £17 million.
This year's recipients include Lily Allen, honored with the icon award following her recent album success and U.K. tour. Sam Fender will receive the best live act prize, recognizing his stadium shows and recent Mercury Prize win. Italian pianist Ludovico Einaudi is set to be awarded for innovation in music, acknowledging his extensive 30-year career.
Max Richter will be honored with the contemporary music award, following his recent Academy Award nomination. Sandra Schembri, chief executive of Nordoff and Robbins, emphasized the critical importance of the O2 Silver Clef Awards, especially in the current challenging fundraising climate. The event aims to raise awareness and vital funds to continue training music therapists and supporting individuals through music therapy.
