Max SteventonGlobal music agency THE·TEAM and music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins have announced a new venue for the 2026 edition of Music Mudder, their annual fundraising obstacle event for music industry participants.
The event will take place at Nuclear Races in Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, on 11 September, marking a change of location after four years at the previous site.
Teams of up to 10 can enter for £1,000, while individual places are available at £100 per person. Teams are required to raise a minimum of £500 in sponsorship.
Entry fees include access to on-site food and drink facilities, entertainment, parking and showers. Coach transfers will operate throughout the day between Shenfield station and the venue. Organisers will also hold a prize draw featuring experiences and items donated in support of the fundraiser.
The 2025 event raised more than £72,000 for Nordoff and Robbins, with around 430 participants from across the music industry taking part.
In last year’s event results, James Hughes of Team GRF recorded the fastest individual time over the 7km course, completing it in 1 hour, 2 minutes and 46 seconds. Team Atlantic recorded the fastest average team time for a second consecutive year at 1 hour, 9 minutes and 40 seconds. Cuffe & Taylor raised the highest fundraising total, generating more than £11,000 including Gift Aid.
Nordoff and Robbins director of fundraising Sandy Trappitt said, “It’s a great way for Nordoff and Robbins to engage the next generation of music industry leaders with our mission, while raising much needed funds for our life-changing music therapy services, training and research. We can’t wait to see what the new course brings and most importantly, how muddy everyone is going to get.”