There’s music in the streets of London and every borough has a song to sing. Plenty of songs have been written about the UK’s capital and its people across several decades and genres of music. These tunes have lyrics that address the different flavors of London, whether talking about its people, history, or current affairs. […]
The London Fiver – Five Important Places in London’s Music History
Cities are full of music, from buskers in the streets to famous artists in their recording studios. London certainly has its own pedigree when it comes to be the best musical acts of the last few centuries, and with performance venues from the Royal Albert Hall to the Marquee Club, you can believe it has […]
The London Fiver – All Fall Down: Five London Nursery Rhymes Full of Death, Ruin, and Conflict
Traditionally a song or a poem meant to entertain children; many nursery rhymes are so old that their original meanings have long been forgotten by modern audiences. Much like the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm or Hans Christian Andersen, there are darker themes and meanings behind what we treat as harmless kids’ fare. With […]
Ten Interesting Facts and Figures About Carnaby Street
An avenue that’s always in style, Carnaby Street in Westminster has been the home of popular fashions for decades. Named for Karnaby House that was built in the area in 1683 with the street created not long after, it first became known as a retail location in the 19th Century when the Carnaby market first […]
Great London Buildings: St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church in Trafalgar Square
Forming one of the corners of Trafalgar Square and existing as a landmark on par with Nelson’s Column and the National Gallery. Prior to the 13th Century, there is no reference to a church existing on the site in the City of Westminster. The year 1222 marks the first recorded mention of the church when […]
Great London Buildings: The Royal Albert Hall – Home of the Proms
Named for Prince Albert, a lover of the arts and sciences, the Royal Albert Hall is one of the premiere concert venues in the United Kingdom. Long before it achieved this honoured status, the property on which the RAH would sit was the Gore Estate in South Kensington. Following the Great Exhibition which was organised […]
10 Interesting Facts and Figures about the Royal Albert Hall You Might Not Know
Albert, the Prince Consort to Queen Victoria was a great lover of the arts, and after the exhibition at the Crystal Palace ended, he wanted to establish more permanent venues for the public to engage in the arts and sciences. Work was still being done on this scheme when Albert died in 1861. Queen Victoria […]
Video: Top 10 London Musicals To See On Your Next Visit
Experience the magic of West End theatre in London. See the capital’s best musicals come to life with our video guide to the most popular shows currently appearing in the West End. See amazing scenes and hear the famous songs from these hugely popular musicals. Book tickets now for the best prices and hottest tickets […]
Video: London Shines in Beautiful Music Video Shot Entirely on an iPhone
This is a nice treat for a Friday. A beautiful new video of London that was surprisingly shot on an iPhone 6. I didn’t know the video quality was so good and I love the timelapse/hyperlapse effect. The song is rather good too. About the video: This was filmed and edited entirely within the iPhone […]
Upcoming Events at the Royal Albert Hall in June
If you’re looking to enjoy the ambience of a world class venue in the company of some of the world’s best arts and entertainment acts, the Royal Albert Hall is the place to be. Here we take a look ahead at some of June’s highlights at the London venue. Bruce Forsyth starts the month off […]
Top 5 Music Venues in London
Over the last few years many iconic London music venues have sadly shut their door. Notable casualties include the Hammersmith Palais and the Astoria. Despite many venues losing the war to redevelopment, England’s capital still remains one of the world’s most influential music cities where a wide variety of live music can be experienced 7 […]
Chuffed to Bits: The Definitive Top 20 London Songs
With the Olympics beginning this week, one thing is certain: London is on the brain. And it’s especially on the minds of those of us who love it. As Samuel Johnson famously once said, “Why, Sir, you find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir, when a man is […]
London Music: Top Music Related Days Out in London
With some of the most famous bands in the world coming from the city, it’s understandable that many people flock to London for its fine musical entertainment. Bands such as The Clash, Iron Maiden and of course the Rolling Stones all originated from the capital. Beatles Ticket to Ride Evening Tour Ever dreamed of following […]
London Symphony Orchestra Announces Free Concert in Trafalgar Square
The London Symphony Orchestra is going to hold a free concert in Trafalgar Square this May. From their website: BMW and the London Symphony Orchestra announce a new long-term partnership, BMW LSO OPEN AIR CLASSICS, which will bring outstanding music performed in the open air – free for everyone in an informal atmosphere. The first […]
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