Music
Mayor Boris Johnson welcomes the capital’s music industry to City Hall
Ticketmaster UK joined the Mayor of London Boris Johnson at City Hall this week, as key figures from the capital’s music scene gathered at a special reception.
Representatives from across the music industry attended, including music venues, record labels, lobbying groups, buskers, music charities, schools, universities, borough music hubs, orchestras and ensembles. Attendees were also treated to a musical performance by young singers Take Free Choir, of the West London Free School.
“London’s leading position at the cutting edge of music is one of the many things that make our city the envy of the world,” the Mayor said. “With new events like National Busking Day, we continue to push boundaries, whilst the Mayor’s Music Fund is helping talented young Londoners develop their musical skills.
“Music is one of our city’s great success stories and it is hugely important to meet with the artists, teachers, venue owners, industry bosses and myriad of other people who contribute to that success. Their combined efforts are not only essential to secure our musical heritage but they ensure that London maintains its position as music capital of the world.”
The reception was considered an opportunity for the Mayor to highlight the work of his music programme and the Mayor’s Music Fund, the charity he established in 2011 to enable young people from all backgrounds to develop their musical potential.
The continued success of National Busking Day, an initiative closely link to Ticketmaster Rising, was also celebrated at the event.
“London’s leading position at the cutting edge of music is one of the many things that make our city the envy of the world,” Boris Johnson added. “With new events like National Busking Day, we continue to push boundaries, whilst the Mayor’s Music Fund is helping talented young Londoners develop their musical skills.”
Get more details on Busk In London and our Ticketmaster Rising initiative now at Ticketmaster.co.uk/rising.
