Music Mudder 2024 raises over £75,000 for Nordoff and Robbins Music Therapy

19 September 2024 - Press release

 

Music Mudder 2024, the unique music-inspired endurance event organised by leading talent agency Wasserman Music, in partnership with music therapy charity, Nordoff and Robbins, raised over £75,000 and counting for the charity, leaving more than 500 music industry peers covered in mud, sweat and tears in the toughest challenge on the industry calendar.

Money raised through Music Mudder could go towards providing music therapy within several mental health care settings for children across a whole year, creating space for them to express themselves and find connection in society.

Hosted by broadcaster, presenter and content producer Ore Olukoga, Music Mudder 2024 saw 540 people across 56 teams from all corners of the music industry tackle over 40 adrenaline-pumping obstacles at the legendary Camelot Events ‘Nuts Challenge’ course, on a sunny yet muddy day in Dorking, Surrey, on Friday 13 September.

Oscar Tuttiett, competing on the ‘AEG Winners 2023 A’ team, completed the 7km course in the fastest individual time in a rapid 49 minutes 21 seconds. Team Atlantic took the top spot as the fastest overall team, with an average time of 1 hour 18 minutes and 38 seconds. ASM Global won the top prize for fundraising, with over £8,000 raised through the Enthuse platform and match funding.

After crossing the finish line and receiving their custom Music Mudder medals, competitors celebrated in the sun backed by tunes from DJ ASVP and Max Martini, whilst trying their luck in a prize draw for generously donated prizes including coveted Oasis tickets, NFL London tickets, the chance to climb Up at The O2 and a night's stay at exclusive London lifestyle hotel Sea Containers, that helped to raise £5,000 on the day.

Magic Number kept the bar stocked and Eat to the Beat cooked up pie, mash and peas for post-race sustenance, while Coffee Collaborative and Lidl served much needed coffee and water to all who took part.

Sandy Trappitt, Deputy Director of Fundraising, Nordoff and Robbins, said: “Another year, another mudbath! We’re so grateful to the hundreds of music industry execs who took part in Music Mudder 2024 and raised so much money for Nordoff and Robbins’ vital music therapy services. Events like this are so important in helping our amazing music therapists continue to support some of the most vulnerable people in our society through the power of music. Our thanks go out to Wasserman Music for partnering with us on this special event and to all the companies and individuals who generously gave up their time and resources to make it a success.”

Lucy Putman, Agent, Wasserman Music, said: “It was incredible to see so much team spirit on display at this year’s Music Mudder, with everyone encouraging each other to keep going and break through that finish line covered head to toe in mud. The atmosphere was awesome and we’re so happy to have raised over £75,000 and counting for Nordoff and Robbins. We’ve loved seeing Music Mudder go from strength to strength over the last few years and can’t wait for the fifth anniversary event in 2025, so register now and get ready to take on the challenge next September!”

Nordoff and Robbins is the UK’s largest music therapy charity, with a unique approach shaped by more than 60 years of practice. Nordoff and Robbins' trained music therapists break through the barriers caused by life-limiting illness, disability and social isolation. The charity reaches thousands of vulnerable people through their bases across the UK, and by working in partnership with organisations including care homes, schools and hospitals. Its work can be transformative, from an adult with dementia reconnecting with family, to a child with autism finding their voice.

 

Registrations are now open for Music Mudder 2025, taking place on Friday 19^thSeptember, at music-mudder.com.