Nordoff And Robbins has announced Jade (pictured), Pink, Melanie C, Jessie J and Rachel Chinouriri as the next recipients of this year’s O2 Silver Clef Awards.
Pink will be honoured with the O2 Silver Clef Award, while Melanie C will be awarded with the Global Impact Award.
In addition, Jessie J will take home the Outstanding Achievement in Music Award, Jade will receive the Best Female Award, and Rachel Chinouriri will be presented with the Best New Music Award.
For the first time, this year’s awards – in celebration of Nordoff and Robbins’ 50th anniversary – will take place at the Royal Albert Hall in London on the evening of Thursday 9th July 2026.
The O2 Silver Clef Awards is Nordoff and Robbins’ largest annual fundraising event. Since 1976, it has raised over £17 million for the charity.
Legendary artists who have received O2 Silver Clef Awards and supported Nordoff and Robbins 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.
O2 returns as headline sponsor for 2026, its 25th year of supporting the awards.
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."
I'm thrilled that these five incredible women will receive O2 Silver Clef Awards this year
Maria Neophytou
Jade, who last week presented Jason Iley with The Strat at the Music Week Awards, said: “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.”
Pink said: “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 said: “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 said: “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.”
Rachel Chinouriri said: “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.”
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. July 9 is set to be a very special evening at the Royal Albert Hall.”
Previously announced artists that will receive awards on the night include Lily Allen (Icon Award), Ludovico Einaudi (Innovation in Music Award), Max Richter (Contemporary Music Award) and Sam Fender (Best Live Act Award).
