Alfie to be honoured at the Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards

By: teebee in News on Mar. 28, 2011

Jane Moore to host 2011 event in aid of music charity Nordoff Robbins

Nordoff Robbins have today announced that chart topping British rap sensation Tinie Tempah and leading classical tenor Alfie Boe will be honoured at this year’s Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards Lunch. The star studded annual fundraising event, recognising outstanding musical talent, takes place on Friday 1 July 2011 at the London Hilton,Park Lane. The event is in aid of Nordoff Robbins – the chosen charity of the UK music industry – who use music to transform the lives of vulnerable people.

Tinie Tempah will be given the TAG: Design & Interactive ‘Best Newcomer’ Award, whilst Alfie Boe will be presented with the PPL ‘Classical’ Award by comedy actor / writer Matt Lucas – who will perform alongside Alfie in the West End production of ‘Les Miserables’ this summer.

Alfie Boe said “Nordoff Robbins is an incredible charity and I am honoured and humbled to be receiving the Classical Award at the Silver Clefs. Nordoff Robbins’ life changing work has the power to help so many people and I’m a great believer in the healing power of music.”

TV presenter and journalist Jane Moore will host this year’s awards, which will see a further seven trophies handed out during the afternoon, including the much coveted Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Award. In addition to the awards presentations, an auction of one-off music memorabilia and money-can’t-buy items will take place.

David Munns, Chairman, Nordoff Robbins said, “Alfie Boe and Tinie Tempah were obvious choices for the Classical and Best Newcomer awards at the Silver Clef Awards. Alfie is one of the UK’s leading tenors, whose most recent album Bring Him Home is now certified Gold with over 100,000 sales and, Tinie, having secured two number one singles, a number one album and two BRIT Awards, is the undisputed breakout star of the last 12 months.

The Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards recognise outstanding talent across the industry and are an opportunity for us to give something back to the music industry who support us so generously throughout the year.

Our work at Nordoff Robbins is life changing. Since the Silver Clef Awards began 36 years ago, they have raised over £8m for Nordoff Robbins, allowing us to use music transform the lives of many thousands of disadvantaged and vulnerable people – but we still have a long way to go to ensure we can deliver our music services to all those who need them.”

Nuala Donnelly, Head of Music Sponsorship for O2 said, “This is the 9th year of our partnership with Nordoff Robbins and we’re as enthusiastic about it as we were on that very first day. We believe that music can make a difference and so we are proud to be associated with such invaluable work. The commitment and energy that Nordoff put into improving the lives of other is inspirational and we’re delighted to support an event that helps to celebrate that.

2010 raised the bar for the Silver Clef and we’re looking forward to another memorable year!”

Nordoff Robbins use music to transform the lives of people of all ages all over the UK. Supported heavily by the music indutry, where they are the charity of choice at the BRITs and the MITs, they provide over 45,000 music therapy sessions annually in a variety of settings across the UK including schools, day centres, hospitals, care homes, in addition to their main centre and units.

The annual Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards Lunch, which began in 1975, is now the jewel in the charity’s fundraising crown and a highlight of the UK music industry’s calendar. Sponsored by O2 for the past nine years, and now in its 36th year, the event has raised over £8 million for Nordoff Robbins since its inception. Last year’s winners included Muse, JLS and Dizzee Rascal and honourees in previous years include The Who, Elton John, Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, Sting, Take That, Kylie Minogue and many more .

Tinie Tempah – TAG: Design & Interactive ‘Best Newcomer’ Award
The undisputed breakout star of 2010, Tinie Tempah has enjoyed a tremendous 12 months - he has topped the UK Singles Chart twice (with ‘Pass Out’ and ‘Written In The Stars’) as well as going straight to No. 1 with debut album Disc-Overy in October 2010. A two-time BRIT Award winner in 2011, Tinie has toured with some of the biggest names in R&B and hip-hop including Jay-Z and Rhianna, has been endorsed by the likes of P Diddy and Snoop Dogg and has developed his own clothing brand, Disturbing London.

Alfie Boe – PPL ‘Classical’ Award
Alfie Boe is one of the UK’s leading tenors, whose most recent album Bring Him Home is now certified Gold with over 100,000 sales. Recent opera performances have included a return to the English National Opera in ‘La Boheme’ and “The Mikado” and also the Royal Opera House in Gounod’s ‘Romeo et Juliette’. After the sell-out concert performances at The 02 to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Les Miserables, Sir Cameron Mackintosh announced last month that Alfie will be reprising the role of ‘Jean Valjean’ in London’s West End from the end of June, through to end of November, just ahead of his first sell-out UK Tour

28 Comments to “Alfie to be honoured at the Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards”

On March 28, 2011 at 12:20 am Kathy C said:

Wow, what fantastic news!!! Congratulations, Alfie!!!
On March 28, 2011 at 1:09 am ann mclane said:

Congratulations on this honor….Music can transform lives, as yours does for many of us.
On March 28, 2011 at 1:22 am Jaderine said:

Congratulations, Alfie – a well-deserved honor. Music therapy IS a wonderful thing!
On March 28, 2011 at 1:32 am Helen Perryman said:

ongradulations on this honor! Way to go! It is truly deserved.
On March 28, 2011 at 1:36 am Sally Lindstrom said:

America has fallen in love with the music and talent of Alfie Boe! Congratulations, Alfie, from one of your many fans in the USA! Since experiencing the 25th Anniversary of Les Mis on PBS, I am so enthralled by your God given talent! Please come back to the states, namely Northern CA -Sacramento area, to thrill more of us who love you already!. Sally~
On March 28, 2011 at 1:41 am Tina W said:

Congratulations! Please continue to use your talent to open worlds to new generations and to open new genres to all. Maybe you can collaborate with your co-award winner and cut a rap song!
On March 28, 2011 at 2:00 am Kerry Holmes said:

A worthwhile award. Congratulations.
Music calms the being!
On March 28, 2011 at 7:17 am carol palumbo said:

Alfie congratulations on this award You are so deserving of this I will say this again saw Les Mis in Canada in 1985 and it was awesome Now have seen it again at the 02 and words could not describe it amazing breathtaking awesome could go on forever. One question was the cd only released in the U K cannot find it here in Canada could someone help me locate thank you And again Alfie great job you are such a gifted talent
On March 28, 2011 at 8:48 am Sylvia Ridgewell said:

Congratulations Alfie – a worthy cause and an honour. You have an exceptional talent and deserve all the praise and recognition you are now getting.
I am a great believer in the healing powers of music and your voice contributes to that power.
On March 28, 2011 at 10:08 am soogee said:

Clear your mantlepieces & strengthen your shelves Alfie – this is just the first of deservedly many this year!Congratulations!Way to go Alfie Boe!!xx
On March 28, 2011 at 10:49 am chatterisspollie said:

Congratulations! so richly deserved, just let them keep coming and fill every room. If music be the food of love – bring it on!xx
On March 29, 2011 at 2:15 am Samantha Scott said:

Congratulations fom accross the pond. PBS in Detroit had broadcast the 25th Anniversary of Les Miz and blew everyone away. For some of us it was the 1st introduction to your gift.
Thanks to the entire cast, especially Matt Lucas, a night that
goes down in theatre history. The bar is set high and look
forward to see you both in the future. Samantha Scott
On March 29, 2011 at 2:16 am Toshiko said:

Congratulations for this honour!! I am a new fan of yours and looking forward to your more albums. “Bring him home” is wonderful to listen to at the end of the day to wind down.
Hoping that you will come to New York City or Washington DC in the near future for us to hear you in person!!
On March 29, 2011 at 7:55 am Ann Warren said:

Dear Alfie

I echo all the above comments and send hearty congratulations…a very special award and one to treasure. Well done.

Much Love

Ann xx
On March 29, 2011 at 4:36 pm Caz said:

Very well deserved )
On March 30, 2011 at 12:50 pm Barbaraann said:

Congratulations and well done Alfie! You continue to soar to new heights and we are all here to cheer you on. An appropriate award for all you’ve accomplished. Your family must be so proud. Again, congratulations!
On March 30, 2011 at 2:33 pm Nordoff Robbins said:

We’re so pleased that Alfie was chosen as this year’s recipient of the PPL Classical Award and we’re very much looking forward to welcoming him to our 36th annual Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards. It’s thanks to the support of wonderful people such as Alfie that we can continue to transform the lives of vulnerable children and adults through music.
On March 30, 2011 at 6:48 pm Maureen said:

Many congratulations and very well deserved.

Maureen
On March 31, 2011 at 12:32 am Janet said:

Outstanding! So good to see such deserving talent recognized and in support of this important cause. God has blessed you with such a wonderful gift — thank you for sharing it and being a blessing to others (me!). And you display such graciousness and humility–may God continue to richly bless you! Hoping to see you perform in Les Mis on 8 Oct.
On April 5, 2011 at 12:20 pm Ruth said:

Long overdue. Congrats to you. Rxxx
On April 12, 2011 at 7:00 am alfred geronimo said:

Congratulations Alfie! You may just be “singing a bit” but you just don’t know how inspiring and motivating your singing and acting talents are. Keep doing oustanding works and be accustomed to the limelight. You are becoming famous now. Part of your success may be attributed to your humility. God speed and mabuhay!
On April 12, 2011 at 10:19 pm Pat Boe said:

That’s my boy! Stay as sweet as you are -I am proud of you son and your Dad would have been too.
All the family send their love!
God bless you!
From your loving Mother xxx
On May 1, 2011 at 8:17 pm JillG said:

Congratulations! It is wonderful to see the industry supporting your amazing talent!
On May 3, 2011 at 2:13 pm Pauline Lauder said:

You are FANTASTIC !
Truly glad for you my dearest Brother Alfie.
Love ya
Pauline
On May 5, 2011 at 11:08 pm KATERINA VOUGIOUKA said:

congratulations Alfie!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On June 11, 2011 at 7:43 am michael J Maloney TENOR said:

Thank you for stopping and chating to me while you were with family before you went into YMCA on friday you were very kind i
You heard a breif song from me i wonder if you could get me audition through your contacts with an agent.
I spoke about a personel thing i heard earlier on radio and it almost made me cry god bless you great tenor and please if this offends in any way i apologise
On June 25, 2011 at 1:43 am gini said:

Congratulations Alfie! You are extremely talented and deserving of this and all the awards to follow. Please come to the US. Especially in Washington State. We need your joy. “Make a beautiful noise unto the Lord.” Highest regards. gini
On June 26, 2011 at 8:28 am Brenda Wilkinson said:

Hi Alfie I will be away on holiday on 1st July but just wanted to send heartfelt congratulations for this award Good luck in all you do I feel this will be the first of many to add to your Tony If I had my way you would get a knighthood Bxx