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Artist News
Camden to start laying musical walk of fame next year
By Andy Malt | Published on Wednesday 14 November 2018
Camden is to get its own Hollywood-style Walk Of Fame. Although rather than film stars, it will mark the long list of musicians who have passed through the London borough.
Due to stretch the 1.3 miles between Koko at the Mornington Crescent end of Camden High Street up to The Roundhouse in Chalk Farm, it’s thought the project will take 20 years to completely fill that route with musical tributes. The first stones will be laid in spring next year.
Founder of the project, Lee Bennett, says: “After many years of teasing the project along, the timing is now right to move it forward as the team I have assembled are more than capable to deliver what will be a defining moment in music history now and in the future. Added to this the fact that we have an accommodating and progressive Council with very supportive councillors and officers as well as a proud local community, the timing felt right. There are so many levels and avenues with this project and I look forward to watching it all unfold”.
As well as being able to look at the names of artists on the pavement as they stroll around, people will also be able to interact with them through an augmented reality smartphone app. This will unlock behind-the-scenes stories, documentary footage and music.
Camden councillor Jonathan Simpson says of the project: “Throughout Camden’s history the borough has been the stomping grounds for many well-known members of London’s creative communities. The international Walk Of Fame project will celebrate this rich legacy by highlighting the accomplishments of some of the musicians, artists and prominent industry innovators connected with Camden’s vibrant creative heritage”.
The names of those to be honoured are still to be unveiled, but are set to be chosen by music industry figures and fans. For more information, check out the website here.
