Nordoff Robbins announces winners of O2 Silver Clef Awards for 2016

Music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins has revealed the artists to be honoured at the O2 Silver Clef Awards.

Patti Smith, Massive Attack, Hozier, and Craig David are among the award-winning artists this year.

The awards have recognised some of the biggest names in music across their 41 year history, and remain Nordoff Robbins’ biggest annual event.

Songwriter, poet, and artist Patti Smith receives the Google Outstanding Achievement Award for her long and distinguished career that continues with a busy international touring programme to this day.

Massive Attack will be awarded the Royal Albert Hall Best Group Award, Irish blues rocker Hozier will be presented with the Raymond Weil International Award, and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Craig David will receive the American Express Innovation Award.

Other acts receiving awards include Lionel Richie, Jess Glynne, Olly Murs, Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine, and André Rieu.

Nordoff Robbins supports thousands of vulnerable and isolated people with music therapy delivered through its own centres and by working in partnership with organisations including care homes, schools, and hospitals.

The charity’s CEO Julie Whelan said the O2 Silver Clef Awards are one of the reasons why Nordoff Robbins can keep delivering music therapy to so many vulnerable people.

“For 41 years the event has been a key calendar date for us, celebrating the best in the music industry, whilst raising over £9m for the charity. Our 2016 winners are all incredible acts and we are delighted to add them to our very deserving list of winners.”

The awards are to be presented on 1 July at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.