Drum and bass duo Chase and Status (Saul Milton and Will Kennard) will take home Best Group. They said: “Being recognised at the O2 Silver Clef Awards is humbling
Noah Kahan, Tony Christie, Chase and Status, and more music stars will be honoured at the 2025 O2 Silver Clef Awards, the UK’s biggest music therapy fundraiser, hosted by Nordoff and Robbins.
‘Stick Season’ singer Noah has been named Best Male, recognised for his heartfelt songwriting, global success, and mental health advocacy through his Busyhead Project charity.
Veteran singer Tony Christie, famed for hits like ‘Is This the Way to Amarillo’ and ‘Avenues and Alleyways,’ will receive this year’s Icon Award.
The 81-year-old said: “I’ve always believed in music’s power to bring people together, and Nordoff and Robbins embody that. Receiving the Icon Award is an incredible moment for me. Here’s to many more years of music and supporting a great cause!”
Drum and bass duo Chase and Status (Saul Milton and Will Kennard) will take home Best Group. They said: “Being recognised at the O2 Silver Clef Awards is humbling. We’ve always aimed to create music that connects, and supporting Nordoff and Robbins’ work is an honour.”
Irish group The Corrs have been chosen as recipients of the Legend Award.
The ‘Breathless’ hitmakers commented: “Supporting Nordoff and Robbins is something we deeply value. Music unites us as a family, and sharing it with fans worldwide is truly special. We’re grateful for this recognition.”
It was previously announced that David Gilmour will receive the prestigious O2 Silver Clef Award.
The 79-year-old Pink Floyd legend said: “It’s an honour to receive the O2 Silver Clef Award. Music speaks its own language, and Nordoff and Robbins’ work shows its power to make a real difference.”
Elsewhere, indie rockers IDLES have been crowned Best Live Act, Rick Astley will receive the Outstanding Achievement in Music Award, and soul pioneers Soul II Soul will be honoured with the Innovation in Music Award.
Rick, 59, said: “Being recognised with the Outstanding Achievement Award is a big moment. Music connects us all, and supporting Nordoff and Robbins’ incredible work makes this award even more meaningful.”
IDLES frontman Joe Talbot, 40, added: “Performing live is at the core of what we do. To be recognised by Nordoff and Robbins, who use music so powerfully, means a lot to us.”
Soul II Soul’s Jazzie B, 62, said: “Pushing boundaries and creating lasting impact has always been our aim. Nordoff and Robbins shows how music can break barriers and support people in powerful ways. It’s an honour to support their vital work.”
The winners will be celebrated at a ceremony hosted by broadcaster Edith Bowman on July 2 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House, London.
Last year’s event raised £760,000, funding more than 9,000 music therapy sessions.
2024’s honourees included Blur, The 1975, Jessie Ware, Jacob Collier, Young Fathers, Ezra Collective, Cat Burns, AC/DC, Mark Knopfler, Chaka Khan, Loyle Carner, and Texas. For more information, visit nordoff-robbins.org.uk/events/o2-silver-clefs.
