London Music Week is the biggest celebration of London and area music and musicians, happening April 28 until May 5. The week is comprised of numerous events, celebrating, encouraging, and supporting musicians from this are of Ontario.})
Curated by the Forest City London Music Awards (FCLMA), London Music Week is Canada’s only city specific music week. FCLMA also manages the London Music Hall of Fame, which is another Canadian gem right here in London. Fostering education, preserving music history, and nurturing the music yet to come are the core activities of the FCLMA.
Take a look below at what’s happening for London Music Week and read about London’s music history.
London Music Week
- April 28: FCLMA Jazz, World & Classical Music Awards Gala
- May 2: London Live Jazz – various downtown venues
- May 3: FCLMA Battle of the High School Bands
- May 4: Soundcheck for Success Music Expo
- May 5: FCLMA Gala
- More events and live performances throughout the week can be found here
- Stay engaged online using #FCLMW2019
London Music Hall of Fame – The Rosewood})
Home to the famed London jewellery shop Nash Jewellers for decades, this Dundas Street location in downtown London is now the showcase for gems of London’s music scene.
Inductions to the Hall of Fame are overseen by the FCLMA steering committee and celebrated at the FCLMA’s annual gala. While the committee has been inducting musicians since 2002, the Hall of Fame site opened on November 12, 2016.
“We have wonderful artifacts pointing to our city’s amazing music history,” says Mario Circelli, Chair of the FCLMA. “This city has a deep and prestigious music history and we’ve got the proof right here on display.”
The FCLMA steering committee continues to oversee the Hall’s progress, as it becomes a Forest City destination.})
Music Hall of Fame Inductees:
2018 – Graham Lear, Gordie Tapp, and Doug Varty
2017 – Uranus, Joey Hollingsworth, and Marlene & Gerald Fagan
2016 – Don Wright, Pricilla Wright, and Sheep Lock Up
2015 – Denise Pelley and Jack Pallon
2014 – Garth Hudson and John Noubarian
2013 – Dixie Flyers
2012 – Tommy Hunter
2011 – Marie Bottrell
2010 – Amabile Choirs and KiTTie
2009 – Johnny Downs and Alf Tibbs
2008 – Orchestra London
2007 – Phil Murphy
2006 - Thundermug
2005 – Jack Richardson
2004 – The Lombardo Family
2003 – Helix, Georgette Fry, Zuul’s Evil Disco, 63 Monroe, and Nihilist Spasm Band
2002 - Demics
Life Achievement Award Winners:
2018 – Saul Holiff and Nick Panaseiko
2017 – James Reaney
2016 – Greg Backwell
2015 – Linda Wharton
2014 – Minerva Figueroa
2013 – Ken Fleet
2012 – The Fagans
2011 – Charlotte Cleland
2010 – Graham Lear
2009 – John Barron
2008 – Bob Hughes
2007 – John Noubarian
2006 – Ken Palmer
2005 – Mark ‘Louis’ De Roux
London’s musical past
Read about some of London’s many musical milestones over the years:
