Overview

• The special edition Tube map reimagines lines to represent songs, genres, iconic artists, and more, spotlighting London's vibrant music ecosystem.
• The map will be displayed at Outernet London for a month and has been published in the Metro newspaper as part of a broader campaign.
• Grassroots venues in London hosted 4.2 million attendees in 2024, contributed £313 million to the economy, and launched major artists like Coldplay and Charli XCX.
• City Hall is engaging landlords on rent reforms and proposing planning-rule changes to protect venues from restrictive developer conditions.
• The initiative is a collaboration between the Mayor's office, Music Venue Trust, Featured Artist Coalition, and media partners, aiming to stabilize and grow the grassroots music scene.