Jackie McNerney
@jackiemcnerney.bsky.social
Mayor of London’s Culture Team. All views my own.
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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.
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🏆 It’s official: London is the No. 1 city in the world for music lovers, according to Time Out London.
From grassroots venues to global stages, music fuels our £46bn night time economy—supporting jobs, creativity and communities.
We’re committed to keeping London thriving 24/7.
From grassroots venues to global stages, music fuels our £46bn night time economy—supporting jobs, creativity and communities.
We’re committed to keeping London thriving 24/7.
The world’s best cities for music lovers, ranked
Gigs, festivals and home-grown talent – these hubs have got it all
www.timeout.com
June 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
🏆 It’s official: London is the No. 1 city in the world for music lovers, according to Time Out London.
From grassroots venues to global stages, music fuels our £46bn night time economy—supporting jobs, creativity and communities.
We’re committed to keeping London thriving 24/7.
From grassroots venues to global stages, music fuels our £46bn night time economy—supporting jobs, creativity and communities.
We’re committed to keeping London thriving 24/7.
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What an amazing start to #LondonBoroughofCulture2025!
I danced the day away at Strictly Wandsworth with our incredible host Oti Mabuse💃
This is just the beginning of Welcome to Wandsworth Year of Culture – and you’re all invited.
@sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social
welcometowandsworth.com
I danced the day away at Strictly Wandsworth with our incredible host Oti Mabuse💃
This is just the beginning of Welcome to Wandsworth Year of Culture – and you’re all invited.
@sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social
welcometowandsworth.com
April 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
What an amazing start to #LondonBoroughofCulture2025!
I danced the day away at Strictly Wandsworth with our incredible host Oti Mabuse💃
This is just the beginning of Welcome to Wandsworth Year of Culture – and you’re all invited.
@sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social
welcometowandsworth.com
I danced the day away at Strictly Wandsworth with our incredible host Oti Mabuse💃
This is just the beginning of Welcome to Wandsworth Year of Culture – and you’re all invited.
@sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social
welcometowandsworth.com
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Exciting news!
@london.gov.uk has announced his new Cultural Leadership Board 🥳
The board will work with him and our @justinesimons.bsky.social to deliver London’s culture strategy and advise on key issues facing the creative industries.
@london.gov.uk has announced his new Cultural Leadership Board 🥳
The board will work with him and our @justinesimons.bsky.social to deliver London’s culture strategy and advise on key issues facing the creative industries.
April 25, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Exciting news!
@london.gov.uk has announced his new Cultural Leadership Board 🥳
The board will work with him and our @justinesimons.bsky.social to deliver London’s culture strategy and advise on key issues facing the creative industries.
@london.gov.uk has announced his new Cultural Leadership Board 🥳
The board will work with him and our @justinesimons.bsky.social to deliver London’s culture strategy and advise on key issues facing the creative industries.
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Culture boosts jobs and makes London the magical city it is, but the creative economy faces many struggles.
That's why @london.gov.uk is investing over £10 million in our creative industries!
@justinesimons.bsky.social talked to the BBC about how we're supporting creatives✨
youtu.be/0-QHqDHPp8A
That's why @london.gov.uk is investing over £10 million in our creative industries!
@justinesimons.bsky.social talked to the BBC about how we're supporting creatives✨
youtu.be/0-QHqDHPp8A
BBC London Lunchtime News 01 04 2025 BBC iPlayer
YouTube video by Monica
youtu.be
April 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Culture boosts jobs and makes London the magical city it is, but the creative economy faces many struggles.
That's why @london.gov.uk is investing over £10 million in our creative industries!
@justinesimons.bsky.social talked to the BBC about how we're supporting creatives✨
youtu.be/0-QHqDHPp8A
That's why @london.gov.uk is investing over £10 million in our creative industries!
@justinesimons.bsky.social talked to the BBC about how we're supporting creatives✨
youtu.be/0-QHqDHPp8A
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Sunday’s celebration of Irish culture and community in the heart of our city is one of the highlights of London’s cultural calendar.
Tens of thousands of Londoners and visitors will join the St Patrick’s Festival celebrations.
#StPatsLDN
bit.ly/3QAMGlu
Tens of thousands of Londoners and visitors will join the St Patrick’s Festival celebrations.
#StPatsLDN
bit.ly/3QAMGlu
March 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Sunday’s celebration of Irish culture and community in the heart of our city is one of the highlights of London’s cultural calendar.
Tens of thousands of Londoners and visitors will join the St Patrick’s Festival celebrations.
#StPatsLDN
bit.ly/3QAMGlu
Tens of thousands of Londoners and visitors will join the St Patrick’s Festival celebrations.
#StPatsLDN
bit.ly/3QAMGlu
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It was brilliant to hear Brits winners talk about the importance of grassroots music venues last week.
They are the lifeblood of our vibrant music scene, find out what we're doing to support them⬇️
www.standard.co.uk/comment/lond...
They are the lifeblood of our vibrant music scene, find out what we're doing to support them⬇️
www.standard.co.uk/comment/lond...
London’s grassroots music venues need you now — and this is why
Last week The Last Dinner Party stood on stage at London’s O2, and in front of a global audience said that they wouldn’t exist without the UK’s incredible independent venues.
www.standard.co.uk
March 12, 2025 at 7:36 PM
It was brilliant to hear Brits winners talk about the importance of grassroots music venues last week.
They are the lifeblood of our vibrant music scene, find out what we're doing to support them⬇️
www.standard.co.uk/comment/lond...
They are the lifeblood of our vibrant music scene, find out what we're doing to support them⬇️
www.standard.co.uk/comment/lond...
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Last year, I announced that I was developing proposals to breathe new life into Oxford Street. My proposals are designed to unlock the true potential of Oxford Street and deliver a world-class avenue.
I’m delighted to launch a public consultation so Londoners can have their say.
I’m delighted to launch a public consultation so Londoners can have their say.
Sadiq Khan launches public consultation on pedestrianisation of Oxford Street
Mr Khan announced the proposal to pedestrianise a 0.7-mile stretch of the popular shopping district in September.
www.independent.co.uk
February 28, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Last year, I announced that I was developing proposals to breathe new life into Oxford Street. My proposals are designed to unlock the true potential of Oxford Street and deliver a world-class avenue.
I’m delighted to launch a public consultation so Londoners can have their say.
I’m delighted to launch a public consultation so Londoners can have their say.
Amazing launch yesterday of the fifth Mayor’s London Borough of Culture - Welcome to Wandsworth. Such energy in the room and so many good things to look forward to. It all kicks off on 26 April with Strictly Wandsworth - a mass participatory dance - so get your dancing shoes ready!
#WelcomeToWandsworth on the Piccadilly Lights✨
Wandsworth has just unveiled the programme for its year as #LondonBoroughofCulture2025
Everyone is invited – check it out ⬇️
https://buff.ly/3Xjd6M9
Wandsworth has just unveiled the programme for its year as #LondonBoroughofCulture2025
Everyone is invited – check it out ⬇️
https://buff.ly/3Xjd6M9
February 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Amazing launch yesterday of the fifth Mayor’s London Borough of Culture - Welcome to Wandsworth. Such energy in the room and so many good things to look forward to. It all kicks off on 26 April with Strictly Wandsworth - a mass participatory dance - so get your dancing shoes ready!
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Time to get creative✨
Mayor of London’s Fourth Plinth School Awards are open for entries!
Schools make sure to sign up - entries can be in all art forms including drawing, painting, sculpture, collage and digital designs 🎨🖌️👩🎨
Deadline: 14 March
www.london.gov.uk/imagination
Mayor of London’s Fourth Plinth School Awards are open for entries!
Schools make sure to sign up - entries can be in all art forms including drawing, painting, sculpture, collage and digital designs 🎨🖌️👩🎨
Deadline: 14 March
www.london.gov.uk/imagination
February 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Time to get creative✨
Mayor of London’s Fourth Plinth School Awards are open for entries!
Schools make sure to sign up - entries can be in all art forms including drawing, painting, sculpture, collage and digital designs 🎨🖌️👩🎨
Deadline: 14 March
www.london.gov.uk/imagination
Mayor of London’s Fourth Plinth School Awards are open for entries!
Schools make sure to sign up - entries can be in all art forms including drawing, painting, sculpture, collage and digital designs 🎨🖌️👩🎨
Deadline: 14 March
www.london.gov.uk/imagination
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Imagine a place where everyone is free to be who they want to be and love who they want to love. That’s London.
In these uncertain times, please know that you will always be loved and wanted in our city.
In these uncertain times, please know that you will always be loved and wanted in our city.
You Are Loved & Wanted In London | Mayor of London
YouTube video by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan
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February 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Imagine a place where everyone is free to be who they want to be and love who they want to love. That’s London.
In these uncertain times, please know that you will always be loved and wanted in our city.
In these uncertain times, please know that you will always be loved and wanted in our city.
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Honoured to officially open @sadlerswells.bsky.social East—the first cultural venue at London’s East Bank.
This will be transformative for dance in London, bringing world-class performances, training opportunities & a brand-new stage to the capital. A huge moment for culture in our city.
This will be transformative for dance in London, bringing world-class performances, training opportunities & a brand-new stage to the capital. A huge moment for culture in our city.
February 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Honoured to officially open @sadlerswells.bsky.social East—the first cultural venue at London’s East Bank.
This will be transformative for dance in London, bringing world-class performances, training opportunities & a brand-new stage to the capital. A huge moment for culture in our city.
This will be transformative for dance in London, bringing world-class performances, training opportunities & a brand-new stage to the capital. A huge moment for culture in our city.
Today @MayorofLondon launched the Nightlife Taskforce.
It brings together experts from London’s nightlife, who will work with communities, businesses, authorities and the public to develop solutions to help London’s nightlife thrive.
Find out more⬇️
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
It brings together experts from London’s nightlife, who will work with communities, businesses, authorities and the public to develop solutions to help London’s nightlife thrive.
Find out more⬇️
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
February 4, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Today @MayorofLondon launched the Nightlife Taskforce.
It brings together experts from London’s nightlife, who will work with communities, businesses, authorities and the public to develop solutions to help London’s nightlife thrive.
Find out more⬇️
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
It brings together experts from London’s nightlife, who will work with communities, businesses, authorities and the public to develop solutions to help London’s nightlife thrive.
Find out more⬇️
www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
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Today @mayoroflondon.bsky.social launched the independent London Nightlife Taskforce🌃
Nightlife is vital to London's identity, culture & economy. 1 in 4 Londoners mostly work in the evening or at night.
Here’s how the Taskforce will work – a thread 🧵
Nightlife is vital to London's identity, culture & economy. 1 in 4 Londoners mostly work in the evening or at night.
Here’s how the Taskforce will work – a thread 🧵
February 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Today @mayoroflondon.bsky.social launched the independent London Nightlife Taskforce🌃
Nightlife is vital to London's identity, culture & economy. 1 in 4 Londoners mostly work in the evening or at night.
Here’s how the Taskforce will work – a thread 🧵
Nightlife is vital to London's identity, culture & economy. 1 in 4 Londoners mostly work in the evening or at night.
Here’s how the Taskforce will work – a thread 🧵
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Our live music industry plays a key role in our economy, but we know grassroots venues face challenges. I’m committed to working in partnership to support these vital venues.
The first UK-wide Music Fan survey is a chance for those who love live music to have their voices heard.
The first UK-wide Music Fan survey is a chance for those who love live music to have their voices heard.
You're invited to take part in fan survey to help decide the future of UK live music
Make your voice heard
www.nme.com
February 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Our live music industry plays a key role in our economy, but we know grassroots venues face challenges. I’m committed to working in partnership to support these vital venues.
The first UK-wide Music Fan survey is a chance for those who love live music to have their voices heard.
The first UK-wide Music Fan survey is a chance for those who love live music to have their voices heard.
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APPLY: Clore Fellowship 2025
Join a legacy of bold cultural leaders ready to imagine leadership differently to meet the challenges of today—and tomorrow. Apply now and be part of the next chapter.
21 Years of Transforming Leadership. The Future Starts Here.
www.cloreleadership.org/programme/cl...
Join a legacy of bold cultural leaders ready to imagine leadership differently to meet the challenges of today—and tomorrow. Apply now and be part of the next chapter.
21 Years of Transforming Leadership. The Future Starts Here.
www.cloreleadership.org/programme/cl...
January 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
APPLY: Clore Fellowship 2025
Join a legacy of bold cultural leaders ready to imagine leadership differently to meet the challenges of today—and tomorrow. Apply now and be part of the next chapter.
21 Years of Transforming Leadership. The Future Starts Here.
www.cloreleadership.org/programme/cl...
Join a legacy of bold cultural leaders ready to imagine leadership differently to meet the challenges of today—and tomorrow. Apply now and be part of the next chapter.
21 Years of Transforming Leadership. The Future Starts Here.
www.cloreleadership.org/programme/cl...
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2025 marks the 25th anniversary of Art on the Underground.
To celebrate a quarter of a century of free public art that millions of Tube passengers have enjoyed, @transportforlondon.bsky.social has revealed four new artworks coming to the network this year.
To celebrate a quarter of a century of free public art that millions of Tube passengers have enjoyed, @transportforlondon.bsky.social has revealed four new artworks coming to the network this year.
Art on the Underground: New works announced for Waterloo and Brixton
Artists are to spend a year trying to improve life for commuters and workers on the London Underground.
londonnewsonline.co.uk
January 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
2025 marks the 25th anniversary of Art on the Underground.
To celebrate a quarter of a century of free public art that millions of Tube passengers have enjoyed, @transportforlondon.bsky.social has revealed four new artworks coming to the network this year.
To celebrate a quarter of a century of free public art that millions of Tube passengers have enjoyed, @transportforlondon.bsky.social has revealed four new artworks coming to the network this year.
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“When I started working with the planning teams there was a sentence on culture, now there’s an entire chapter, and that’s what I call hardwiring it into the system.”
Great interview with our @justinesimons.bsky.social on the importance of culture in our capital✨
standard.co.uk/culture/just...
Great interview with our @justinesimons.bsky.social on the importance of culture in our capital✨
standard.co.uk/culture/just...
Justine Simons: 'I hope I’ve repositioned culture as the lifeblood of the city'
The deputy mayor for culture on how London’s arts scene has transformed over the past two decades, competing with Paris, and the capital’s biggest cultural project since the Great Exhibition
standard.co.uk
December 19, 2024 at 1:49 PM
“When I started working with the planning teams there was a sentence on culture, now there’s an entire chapter, and that’s what I call hardwiring it into the system.”
Great interview with our @justinesimons.bsky.social on the importance of culture in our capital✨
standard.co.uk/culture/just...
Great interview with our @justinesimons.bsky.social on the importance of culture in our capital✨
standard.co.uk/culture/just...
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The inaugural Winter Open Studio & Shop is now open at Studio Smithfield✨✨✨
Shop archive pieces, samples and new collections from the six designers on our Fashion Residency.
📅12-7pm, today and tomorrow
📍1 East Poultry Avenue, EC1A 9PT
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/studio-smi...
📷Paul Smith Foundation
Shop archive pieces, samples and new collections from the six designers on our Fashion Residency.
📅12-7pm, today and tomorrow
📍1 East Poultry Avenue, EC1A 9PT
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/studio-smi...
📷Paul Smith Foundation
December 13, 2024 at 4:13 PM
The inaugural Winter Open Studio & Shop is now open at Studio Smithfield✨✨✨
Shop archive pieces, samples and new collections from the six designers on our Fashion Residency.
📅12-7pm, today and tomorrow
📍1 East Poultry Avenue, EC1A 9PT
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/studio-smi...
📷Paul Smith Foundation
Shop archive pieces, samples and new collections from the six designers on our Fashion Residency.
📅12-7pm, today and tomorrow
📍1 East Poultry Avenue, EC1A 9PT
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/studio-smi...
📷Paul Smith Foundation
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New report!
Envisaging a Social Prescribing Fund in England makes the case for a new fund that would provide long-term funding for social prescribing activities and local communities
Find out more⬇️
https://buff.ly/49zgibp
Envisaging a Social Prescribing Fund in England makes the case for a new fund that would provide long-term funding for social prescribing activities and local communities
Find out more⬇️
https://buff.ly/49zgibp
December 11, 2024 at 12:00 PM
New report!
Envisaging a Social Prescribing Fund in England makes the case for a new fund that would provide long-term funding for social prescribing activities and local communities
Find out more⬇️
https://buff.ly/49zgibp
Envisaging a Social Prescribing Fund in England makes the case for a new fund that would provide long-term funding for social prescribing activities and local communities
Find out more⬇️
https://buff.ly/49zgibp
Really great place to do your Christmas shopping. So many beautiful things. Three presents ticked off 😀
I’m proud to support some of London’s best up-and-coming designers and makers from my Creative Enterprise Zones to launch a festive pop-up shop at Battersea Powerstation until 29 Dec.
It’s the perfect place to find a festive gift & support London makers: batterseapowerstation.co.uk/events/londo...
It’s the perfect place to find a festive gift & support London makers: batterseapowerstation.co.uk/events/londo...
December 6, 2024 at 9:05 PM
Really great place to do your Christmas shopping. So many beautiful things. Three presents ticked off 😀
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Many night workers experience low pay & job insecurity.
@mayoroflondon.bsky.social has been working with @bectu.bsky.social, Creature London, Youth Music, Artichoke Trust and the RSA to get 428 culture & creative employers to be pay the #livingwage.
www.livingwage.org.uk/london-after...
@mayoroflondon.bsky.social has been working with @bectu.bsky.social, Creature London, Youth Music, Artichoke Trust and the RSA to get 428 culture & creative employers to be pay the #livingwage.
www.livingwage.org.uk/london-after...
December 2, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Many night workers experience low pay & job insecurity.
@mayoroflondon.bsky.social has been working with @bectu.bsky.social, Creature London, Youth Music, Artichoke Trust and the RSA to get 428 culture & creative employers to be pay the #livingwage.
www.livingwage.org.uk/london-after...
@mayoroflondon.bsky.social has been working with @bectu.bsky.social, Creature London, Youth Music, Artichoke Trust and the RSA to get 428 culture & creative employers to be pay the #livingwage.
www.livingwage.org.uk/london-after...