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John Cooper Clarke to win Northern Music Award & perform at Liverpool ceremony
25 February 2025
Acclaimed poet, performer and cultural icon, Dr. John Cooper Clarke, will receive the prestigious 2025 Northern Music Award and give an intimate performance of his unique brand of poetry at the second annual Northern Music Awards.
Hosted by the UK’s largest music therapy charity, Nordoff and Robbins, the 2025 Northern Music Awards sponsored by Ticketmaster and Live Nation will be held at the Liverpool Olympia on Thursday 27 March. Clarke will be joining a stellar line up of Northern performers on the night including Blossoms, Lightning Seeds, The Zutons, Chiedu Oraka and Luvcat.
Won by The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess at the inaugural awards in 2024, the headline Northern Music Award, sponsored by Live Nation, will be presented to Dr. John Cooper Clarke at the star-studded ceremony in Liverpool to celebrate his exceptional influence on the worlds of music, poetry, and beyond. His distinctive blend of punk poetry and music, alongside his enduring presence as a voice for alternative culture, has made him a standout figure within the Northern, and wider UK creative communities.
Critically acclaimed indie band, English Teacher, will be presented with the Album of the Year award. The band made waves in 2024 by winning Newcomer of the Year at the inaugural Northern Music Awards, and their album, "This Could Be Texas," is being celebrated for its bold sound and innovative lyrics which earned the band widespread praise from critics and fans alike.
This year’s Disruptor in Music award will see Yungblud crowned for his audacious artistic vision and boundary-pushing sound. Known for his raucous mix of rock, pop, and punk influences, Yungblud has cultivated a global following, using his platform to amplify underrepresented voices, tackling themes of identity, mental health, and social issues, resonating deeply with fans who see him as a voice for their generation.
Taking place at the historic Liverpool Olympia, the Northern Music Awards, sponsored by Ticketmaster and Live Nation, are the only awards set up specifically to recognise and celebrate the breadth of musical talent across the North of England.
Tickets, priced from £40 (+ £1 venue restoration levy), are available for anyone to purchase online now at nordoff-robbins.org.uk/northern-music-awards. Ticket prices include a free souvenir brochure, a gift from Flare Audio and entry to an exclusive Northern Music Awards afterparty at BOXPARK Liverpool with free welcome drink.
Hosted by the UK’s largest music therapy charity, Nordoff and Robbins, the 2025 Northern Music Awards sponsored by Ticketmaster and Live Nation will be held at the Liverpool Olympia on Thursday 27 March. Clarke will be joining a stellar line up of Northern performers on the night including Blossoms, Lightning Seeds, The Zutons, Chiedu Oraka and Luvcat.
Critically acclaimed indie band, English Teacher, will be presented with the Album of the Year award. The band made waves in 2024 by winning Newcomer of the Year at the inaugural Northern Music Awards, and their album, "This Could Be Texas," is being celebrated for its bold sound and innovative lyrics which earned the band widespread praise from critics and fans alike.
This year’s Disruptor in Music award will see Yungblud crowned for his audacious artistic vision and boundary-pushing sound. Known for his raucous mix of rock, pop, and punk influences, Yungblud has cultivated a global following, using his platform to amplify underrepresented voices, tackling themes of identity, mental health, and social issues, resonating deeply with fans who see him as a voice for their generation.
Taking place at the historic Liverpool Olympia, the Northern Music Awards, sponsored by Ticketmaster and Live Nation, are the only awards set up specifically to recognise and celebrate the breadth of musical talent across the North of England.
Tickets, priced from £40 (+ £1 venue restoration levy), are available for anyone to purchase online now at nordoff-robbins.org.uk/northern-music-awards. Ticket prices include a free souvenir brochure, a gift from Flare Audio and entry to an exclusive Northern Music Awards afterparty at BOXPARK Liverpool with free welcome drink.
