For people of all ages with learning disabilities, music therapy can have a positive effect on mental wellbeing and quality of life. It supports children to reach towards milestones in their development, while helping adults to maintain their cognitive and social skills.

We asked stars at the Northern Music Awards if they could sum up Northern Music in one word - here's what they said!

What word would you use to describe Northern Music?

We are one of 150 organisations celebrating the 8 types of impact of culture and heritage by taking part in #CultureMakes , a new campaign launching today

We believe that culture benefits us all 💚

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Last week we celebrated Spice Girl and Northern star Mel C / Melanie C at the Northern Music Awards as she was honoured with the SJM Concerts Special Recognition Award!

She couldn't join us on the night, but she sent this very special video message to accept her award.

To celebrate winning Artist of the Year at the Northern Music Awards Louis Tomlinson has donated a Fender Duo Sonic guitar for a prize draw, which he has signed for the lucky winner! 🎸

All money raised will help us deliver more music therapy 💚

crowdfunder.co.uk/p/louis-tomlin…

We are still buzzing from the #NorthernMusicAwards , supported by ticketmasteruk and Live Nation UK!

It was a truly special night at Albert Hall celebrating Northern music and raising money for music therapy 🎶

📸 Photos by Ed Hill

✨ A few highlights from what was such a special night celebrating Northern music!

Thank you to everyone who was part of the first #NorthernMusicAwards and helped to support our work. In the words of Lisa Stansfield: 'Music is like magic' 🎶 💚

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