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Callum takes national award phil dennett News Editor
A 17-year-old from Horsham has won a national award for the way he uses music to combat severe depression. For Callum Leech music is more than just something in the background. It has helped him cope with anxiety, depression and crowds as he finds life more difficult than many young people. Now Callum he has been awarded the O2 Fan Clef Award at the Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef awards ceremony in London. Presented on the blue carpet surrounded by outstanding talent across the industry, including Lionel Richie, Massive Attack and Jess Glynne, Callum was recognised as being a fan whose life has been changed for the better through music. Music therapists from Nordoff Robbins selected Callum from hundreds of entries as a result of the profound impact music has had on helping his struggles with anxiety, depression and crowds.
Callum said: “It was amazing to receive the O2 Fan Clef award on the blue carpet surrounded by some of the most famous names in music! Music is very much my passion and it has really helped me through some of my darkest times. Earlier this year I lost my father but the lyrics and music from artists like Troye Sivan and Jack Garrett helped me to cope. I also used to struggle with depression and anxiety, especially in big crowds. But after seeing how friendly everyone was at my first gig, they really feel like home to me now.” Paul Shulver, head of music sponsorship at 02 said: “We recognise that music can have a profound effect on people’s lives. Callum’s experience demonstrates how music can be used to overcome adversity and form part of the healing process. We were touched by his story.” Since 1976 the O2 Silver Clef Awards scheme has raised nearly £9million for Nordoff Robbins and has been sponsored by O2 for the past 10 years. It has honoured some of the greatest names in music including U2, the Rolling Stones, Sir Paul McCartney and the Kaiser Chiefs.
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