Justine Simons OBE
@justinesimons.bsky.social
London’s Deputy Mayor for Culture and Creative Industries
Wonderful to speak at the opening of the @oldvictheatre.bsky.social's Backstage, a new home for creativity and community in Waterloo✨
Half a million invested by Sadiq Khan will help grow the next generation of creatives.
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Half a million invested by Sadiq Khan will help grow the next generation of creatives.
standard.co.uk/news/london/ol…
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Wonderful to speak at the opening of the @oldvictheatre.bsky.social's Backstage, a new home for creativity and community in Waterloo✨
Half a million invested by Sadiq Khan will help grow the next generation of creatives.
standard.co.uk/news/london/ol…
Half a million invested by Sadiq Khan will help grow the next generation of creatives.
standard.co.uk/news/london/ol…
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Our @justinesimons.bsky.social spoke at the opening of the @oldvictheatre.bsky.social's new Backstage building🎭
We're proud that @london.gov.uk invested half a million pounds to help make the vision for Backstage a reality through the Good Growth Fund💫
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We're proud that @london.gov.uk invested half a million pounds to help make the vision for Backstage a reality through the Good Growth Fund💫
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Old Vic theatre expands for first time in 200 years with new Backstage building
London’s Old Vic theatre has opened the doors to its brand new building, Backstage.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Our @justinesimons.bsky.social spoke at the opening of the @oldvictheatre.bsky.social's new Backstage building🎭
We're proud that @london.gov.uk invested half a million pounds to help make the vision for Backstage a reality through the Good Growth Fund💫
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
We're proud that @london.gov.uk invested half a million pounds to help make the vision for Backstage a reality through the Good Growth Fund💫
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
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How short our memories are.
Just a few years ago, nurses carried this country through a pandemic, and now they're suffering a 55% surge in racist abuse.
To every nurse: London stands with you. You are loved and valued, and always will be.
Just a few years ago, nurses carried this country through a pandemic, and now they're suffering a 55% surge in racist abuse.
To every nurse: London stands with you. You are loved and valued, and always will be.
October 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
How short our memories are.
Just a few years ago, nurses carried this country through a pandemic, and now they're suffering a 55% surge in racist abuse.
To every nurse: London stands with you. You are loved and valued, and always will be.
Just a few years ago, nurses carried this country through a pandemic, and now they're suffering a 55% surge in racist abuse.
To every nurse: London stands with you. You are loved and valued, and always will be.
Thank you for being there and for all your amazing support 🙏
Thank you @justinesimons.bsky.social & #WorldCulturalCitiesForum for inspiring leadership #Amsterdam
October 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Thank you for being there and for all your amazing support 🙏
👋 Say hello to ReStage!
♻️ Recycling sets from theatre and film at scale will help us tackle the climate crisis.
🎬🎭 The Mayor is working with the @NationalTheatre, @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & WorkWild to make this ambition a reality.
#CircularEconomyWeek
Find out more⬇️
restage.org.uk
♻️ Recycling sets from theatre and film at scale will help us tackle the climate crisis.
🎬🎭 The Mayor is working with the @NationalTheatre, @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & WorkWild to make this ambition a reality.
#CircularEconomyWeek
Find out more⬇️
restage.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
👋 Say hello to ReStage!
♻️ Recycling sets from theatre and film at scale will help us tackle the climate crisis.
🎬🎭 The Mayor is working with the @NationalTheatre, @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & WorkWild to make this ambition a reality.
#CircularEconomyWeek
Find out more⬇️
restage.org.uk
♻️ Recycling sets from theatre and film at scale will help us tackle the climate crisis.
🎬🎭 The Mayor is working with the @NationalTheatre, @artscouncilengland.bsky.social & WorkWild to make this ambition a reality.
#CircularEconomyWeek
Find out more⬇️
restage.org.uk
🎬Wonderful European premiere of Hamnet for the Mayor of London’s Gala.
👏Congratulations to Chloé Zhao and the whole stellar cast and crew.
🍿London Film Festival is one of the world’s greatest celebrations of cinema and a magnet for talent.
👏Congratulations to Chloé Zhao and the whole stellar cast and crew.
🍿London Film Festival is one of the world’s greatest celebrations of cinema and a magnet for talent.
October 12, 2025 at 12:17 PM
🎬Wonderful European premiere of Hamnet for the Mayor of London’s Gala.
👏Congratulations to Chloé Zhao and the whole stellar cast and crew.
🍿London Film Festival is one of the world’s greatest celebrations of cinema and a magnet for talent.
👏Congratulations to Chloé Zhao and the whole stellar cast and crew.
🍿London Film Festival is one of the world’s greatest celebrations of cinema and a magnet for talent.
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Diwali on the Square returns to Trafalgar Square on Sunday 12 October.
As hatred and division continue to be spread globally, I’m proud that this free, family-friendly, inclusive celebration will once again bring people together from all backgrounds to spread the message of unity and hope.
As hatred and division continue to be spread globally, I’m proud that this free, family-friendly, inclusive celebration will once again bring people together from all backgrounds to spread the message of unity and hope.
Diwali on the Square 2025
Come to Trafalgar Square on 12 October to enjoy an exciting lineup of music, dance, and performances for the Festival of Light!
www.london.gov.uk
September 30, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Diwali on the Square returns to Trafalgar Square on Sunday 12 October.
As hatred and division continue to be spread globally, I’m proud that this free, family-friendly, inclusive celebration will once again bring people together from all backgrounds to spread the message of unity and hope.
As hatred and division continue to be spread globally, I’m proud that this free, family-friendly, inclusive celebration will once again bring people together from all backgrounds to spread the message of unity and hope.
⁉️Believe it or not, London’s had a Mayor for 25 years!
What has it meant for culture in the capital?
🚀 Especially after Sadiq Khan made it a core priority @london.gov.uk
Lovely to share this journey at the Creative Industries Property Summit 💫
What has it meant for culture in the capital?
🚀 Especially after Sadiq Khan made it a core priority @london.gov.uk
Lovely to share this journey at the Creative Industries Property Summit 💫
September 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
⁉️Believe it or not, London’s had a Mayor for 25 years!
What has it meant for culture in the capital?
🚀 Especially after Sadiq Khan made it a core priority @london.gov.uk
Lovely to share this journey at the Creative Industries Property Summit 💫
What has it meant for culture in the capital?
🚀 Especially after Sadiq Khan made it a core priority @london.gov.uk
Lovely to share this journey at the Creative Industries Property Summit 💫
🔥 Fire garden tonight and tomorrow outside City Hall! Free!
"Artists from all around the world have been inspired by the evolution of the docks." -our @justinesimons.bsky.social ✨
Celebrate this at Royal Dock Originals. Make sure to catch Rekindling by Compagnie Carabosse, a spectacular fire installation🔥
📅25-26 Sept
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Celebrate this at Royal Dock Originals. Make sure to catch Rekindling by Compagnie Carabosse, a spectacular fire installation🔥
📅25-26 Sept
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September 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM
🔥 Fire garden tonight and tomorrow outside City Hall! Free!
Culture is London's DNA✨
To help creatives thrive we need affordable creative spaces.
And many people came together to secure V22 Ashwin Art Centre!
We worked with @hackneycouncil.bsky.social & V22 Studios to acquire the building at risk of closure, securing its future as a creative hub🎨
To help creatives thrive we need affordable creative spaces.
And many people came together to secure V22 Ashwin Art Centre!
We worked with @hackneycouncil.bsky.social & V22 Studios to acquire the building at risk of closure, securing its future as a creative hub🎨
September 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Culture is London's DNA✨
To help creatives thrive we need affordable creative spaces.
And many people came together to secure V22 Ashwin Art Centre!
We worked with @hackneycouncil.bsky.social & V22 Studios to acquire the building at risk of closure, securing its future as a creative hub🎨
To help creatives thrive we need affordable creative spaces.
And many people came together to secure V22 Ashwin Art Centre!
We worked with @hackneycouncil.bsky.social & V22 Studios to acquire the building at risk of closure, securing its future as a creative hub🎨
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What’s happening in Gaza is a genocide.
September 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
What’s happening in Gaza is a genocide.
🥇A huge pleasure to present Sinéad Burke with the London Design Innovation Medal.
Designer, educator, advocate, and changemaker. She has transformed the way we think about design—not just as something beautiful or functional, but as something deeply human✨
Designer, educator, advocate, and changemaker. She has transformed the way we think about design—not just as something beautiful or functional, but as something deeply human✨
September 17, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🥇A huge pleasure to present Sinéad Burke with the London Design Innovation Medal.
Designer, educator, advocate, and changemaker. She has transformed the way we think about design—not just as something beautiful or functional, but as something deeply human✨
Designer, educator, advocate, and changemaker. She has transformed the way we think about design—not just as something beautiful or functional, but as something deeply human✨
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In London, hate will never win.
September 17, 2025 at 6:10 AM
In London, hate will never win.
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We must unite against those who seek to divide us.
September 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
We must unite against those who seek to divide us.
🚀 London Design Festival is GO!
September 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🚀 London Design Festival is GO!
The London Design Festival is back with over 300 events✨
Highlight for me “What Nelson Sees" in Trafalgar Square, fantastic new vantage points of the skyline🔭 by Paul Cocksedge
V proud of the support from our Mayor @london.gov.uk.
londondesignfestival.com
Highlight for me “What Nelson Sees" in Trafalgar Square, fantastic new vantage points of the skyline🔭 by Paul Cocksedge
V proud of the support from our Mayor @london.gov.uk.
londondesignfestival.com
September 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The London Design Festival is back with over 300 events✨
Highlight for me “What Nelson Sees" in Trafalgar Square, fantastic new vantage points of the skyline🔭 by Paul Cocksedge
V proud of the support from our Mayor @london.gov.uk.
londondesignfestival.com
Highlight for me “What Nelson Sees" in Trafalgar Square, fantastic new vantage points of the skyline🔭 by Paul Cocksedge
V proud of the support from our Mayor @london.gov.uk.
londondesignfestival.com
⚡️BIG NEWS!
🎶 David Bowie Centre at V&A East Storehouse opens this weekend
👘 I got a sneak peak with @london.gov.uk. We saw an amazing kimono & shoes worn on the Ziggy Stardust tour 1972-1973
✨ So much to discover and it’s free!
@timreeve.bsky.social
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🎶 David Bowie Centre at V&A East Storehouse opens this weekend
👘 I got a sneak peak with @london.gov.uk. We saw an amazing kimono & shoes worn on the Ziggy Stardust tour 1972-1973
✨ So much to discover and it’s free!
@timreeve.bsky.social
www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
September 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
⚡️BIG NEWS!
🎶 David Bowie Centre at V&A East Storehouse opens this weekend
👘 I got a sneak peak with @london.gov.uk. We saw an amazing kimono & shoes worn on the Ziggy Stardust tour 1972-1973
✨ So much to discover and it’s free!
@timreeve.bsky.social
www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
🎶 David Bowie Centre at V&A East Storehouse opens this weekend
👘 I got a sneak peak with @london.gov.uk. We saw an amazing kimono & shoes worn on the Ziggy Stardust tour 1972-1973
✨ So much to discover and it’s free!
@timreeve.bsky.social
www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...
Inspiring trip to my hometown Stoke-on-Trent for the launch of the British Ceramics Biennale. Over 70 artists and back in the extraordinary Spode Works 🏺✨
September 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Inspiring trip to my hometown Stoke-on-Trent for the launch of the British Ceramics Biennale. Over 70 artists and back in the extraordinary Spode Works 🏺✨
Amazing time at the biggest esports event in the UK this year @blastpremier.com 🎮
Great to see gamers and fans from across the world in London💫
With support from @london.gov.uk we're now one of the best cities in Europe for gaming!
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Great to see gamers and fans from across the world in London💫
With support from @london.gov.uk we're now one of the best cities in Europe for gaming!
esportsinsider.com/2025/09/blas...
September 6, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Amazing time at the biggest esports event in the UK this year @blastpremier.com 🎮
Great to see gamers and fans from across the world in London💫
With support from @london.gov.uk we're now one of the best cities in Europe for gaming!
esportsinsider.com/2025/09/blas...
Great to see gamers and fans from across the world in London💫
With support from @london.gov.uk we're now one of the best cities in Europe for gaming!
esportsinsider.com/2025/09/blas...
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London’s got so much to celebrate this weekend!
Here are 5 FREE events happening across the city. From festivals and food to music, art, and culture.
There’s something for everyone, and it’s all right on our doorstep.
Here are 5 FREE events happening across the city. From festivals and food to music, art, and culture.
There’s something for everyone, and it’s all right on our doorstep.
September 5, 2025 at 10:24 AM
London’s got so much to celebrate this weekend!
Here are 5 FREE events happening across the city. From festivals and food to music, art, and culture.
There’s something for everyone, and it’s all right on our doorstep.
Here are 5 FREE events happening across the city. From festivals and food to music, art, and culture.
There’s something for everyone, and it’s all right on our doorstep.
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NEW: I’m excited to announce our ‘This is Oxford Street’ event on Sun 21 September.
This is a fantastic opportunity to see Oxford Street in a whole new light: traffic-free, full of music, great food, pop-ups & entertainment for everyone.
www.oxfordstreet.co.uk/whats-happen...
This is a fantastic opportunity to see Oxford Street in a whole new light: traffic-free, full of music, great food, pop-ups & entertainment for everyone.
www.oxfordstreet.co.uk/whats-happen...
August 29, 2025 at 10:18 AM
NEW: I’m excited to announce our ‘This is Oxford Street’ event on Sun 21 September.
This is a fantastic opportunity to see Oxford Street in a whole new light: traffic-free, full of music, great food, pop-ups & entertainment for everyone.
www.oxfordstreet.co.uk/whats-happen...
This is a fantastic opportunity to see Oxford Street in a whole new light: traffic-free, full of music, great food, pop-ups & entertainment for everyone.
www.oxfordstreet.co.uk/whats-happen...
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On Sunday 21 September, you’re invited to see Oxford Street like never before ⬇️ www.timeout.com/london/news/...
Oxford Street is going completely car-free in September
But only for one day
www.timeout.com
August 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
On Sunday 21 September, you’re invited to see Oxford Street like never before ⬇️ www.timeout.com/london/news/...
Great meeting new British Fashion Council CEO Laura Weir with the Mayor of London.
London is home to over 10,000 fashion businesses.
Sadiq’s longstanding support for the British Fashion Council has helped emerging designers, delivered affordable creative space and funded London Fashion Week✨
London is home to over 10,000 fashion businesses.
Sadiq’s longstanding support for the British Fashion Council has helped emerging designers, delivered affordable creative space and funded London Fashion Week✨
August 28, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Great meeting new British Fashion Council CEO Laura Weir with the Mayor of London.
London is home to over 10,000 fashion businesses.
Sadiq’s longstanding support for the British Fashion Council has helped emerging designers, delivered affordable creative space and funded London Fashion Week✨
London is home to over 10,000 fashion businesses.
Sadiq’s longstanding support for the British Fashion Council has helped emerging designers, delivered affordable creative space and funded London Fashion Week✨
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"There's been so much amazing creativity, ideas and imagination flying around in the classrooms."✨
As part of Wandsworth's year as London Borough of Culture the @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social led musical experiences in local primary schools🎶
Watch the video⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcyP...
As part of Wandsworth's year as London Borough of Culture the @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social led musical experiences in local primary schools🎶
Watch the video⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcyP...
Battersea Park in Concert Outreach Programme - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
YouTube video by Enable
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August 26, 2025 at 11:34 AM
"There's been so much amazing creativity, ideas and imagination flying around in the classrooms."✨
As part of Wandsworth's year as London Borough of Culture the @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social led musical experiences in local primary schools🎶
Watch the video⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcyP...
As part of Wandsworth's year as London Borough of Culture the @royalphilorchestra.bsky.social led musical experiences in local primary schools🎶
Watch the video⬇️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcyP...
Great news - @london.gov.uk's Summer Streets has come to St Martin’s Lane!
Al fresco fun with fellow Deputy Mayor @howarddawber🌞
Make the most of London summer in the heart of the West End🍹
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Al fresco fun with fellow Deputy Mayor @howarddawber🌞
Make the most of London summer in the heart of the West End🍹
www.standard.co.uk/going-out/fo...
August 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Great news - @london.gov.uk's Summer Streets has come to St Martin’s Lane!
Al fresco fun with fellow Deputy Mayor @howarddawber🌞
Make the most of London summer in the heart of the West End🍹
www.standard.co.uk/going-out/fo...
Al fresco fun with fellow Deputy Mayor @howarddawber🌞
Make the most of London summer in the heart of the West End🍹
www.standard.co.uk/going-out/fo...