Nordoff and Robbins Staff Hub
Information and resources about our partnership with the charity.
Who are Nordoff and Robbins?
Nordoff and Robbins is the UK’s largest music therapy charity, with a unique approach shaped by more than 60 years of practice.
Who do they help?
By harnessing the power of music, they help break through the barriers caused by life-limiting illness, disability and social isolation.
The difference they make
Their work can be transformative, from an adult with dementia reconnecting with family to an autistic child finding their voice.
Music Therapy
The Nordoff and Robbins approach to music therapy doesn’t take a fixed form or pursue a single set of outcomes. Instead, it’s a way of understanding the power and possibilities of music making, then applying that understanding to meet the specific needs of every client, family and community.
Every session is based on musical participation. This is always collaborative, sometimes one to one, sometimes in groups. These collaborations are led by their clients with support from our therapists.
Resources
Here are a number of documents that are designed to help you talk about Nordoff and Robbins. The following information and documents are intended for internal use. Its contents are restricted and confidential. If you need further information or assistance, send over your questions!
Who We Are: Nordoff and Robbins
If you’re new to the charity, this is a great place to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’ve got a question we haven’t answered, let us know.
Phrases for FOH Staff
Useful phrases for those working in the theatres, when talking to customers about the charity.
Spotify Playlists to Boost Your Wellbeing
As providers of music therapy, Nordoff and Robbins see up close the power of music to improve people’s lives and unlock their potential. You don’t need to attend one of their sessions to draw from that power. Listening to the right tunes at the right time can bolster anyone’s health and happiness. These Spotify playlists are designed to offer everything from better sleep to pain relief.
Improve Your Sleep
Drift off to sleep with these mellow, calming tracks from classical and ambient artists.
Boost Your Mood
Lift your mood with these joyous songs from across the decades, from Cuba to Nigeria!
Stimulate Your Memory
A collection of songs from the 60s backwards to trigger old memories.
Exercise Your Brain
Music enhances your intelligence! Expand your mind with tracks from the worlds of jazz, fusion, classical, experimental, progressive metal, flamenco, hip hop and Indian classical music.
Increase Your Energy
Get pumped up with these energetic songs from pop, K-pop, dance, reggaeton and afrobeats!
Build Your Physical Health
Songs to get you singing and dancing!
Pain Relief
Music can be a potent pain-reliever! Recover with these soothing songs from the USA, UK, Pakistan, Mali and Japan.
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, Nordoff and Robbins Music Ambassador Edith Bowman has curated a special playlist for us called ‘Mood Boosters’.
Latest Events
Want to get involved and challenge yourself at the same time? Take part in one of these events and raise vital funds for Nordoff and Robbins.
Music Mudder
Friday 19 September 2025 / Dorking, Surrey
Put comfort and cleanliness aside for a day and raise money in the grungiest, most exhausting (but ultimately, most rewarding) manner imaginable.
Manchester Half Marathon
Sunday 12 October 2025 / Manchester
The Manchester Half is a 13.1 mile challenge that takes place every October, starting and finishing by Old Trafford.
The London Marathon
Sunday 26 April 2026 / London
The big one. More than 1.3 million people have taken part since 1981 with the millionth finisher in the history of the event crossed the line in 2016.
Brighton Half Marathon
Sunday 1 March 2026 / Brighton
One of the first major half marathons in the running calendar, we’re proud that the event is now one of the most popular races in the UK.
Want to Get Involved?
For any questions, comments or ideas, please email Binita.Bantawa@lwtheatres.co.uk.
