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Liverpool Rocks!
It's funny what comes along out of nowhere. MTV, the satellite music station, contacted me today and persuaded me to get my old busking kit out again on Monday, and busk for the sake of Liverpool.
They are running a series of TV shows to find out which is the UK's favourite music city. I'll be performing a whole string of Scouse smashes to demonstrate that Liverpool's music scene is king.
The result is announced on Saturday 26th May so anticipation is at boiling point. I did used to be the official Merseyside Busker of the Year, so I'm hoping that will stand me in good stead as I take to the streets in favour of my home town!
So why do I think Liverpool is the greatest?
Many reasons! Here's just some
1. Longevity
Liverpool has been producing top quality musicians at the forefront of British music for over 50 years now.
2. A pool of talent
As someone heavily involved in giving Liverpool artists a platform to perform, I know for a fact that the future is going to be as healthy as the past. The talent in this city is simply breathtaking. I see it at first hand every single week!
3. The river
As a city weddded to the river, our influences are wider than most. The docks and the river have always brought the influences of the world to our shores on a daily basis, and the city's culture has been richer for absorbing them.
4. The people have spoken
The British record buying public have already delivered their verdict. Go and research which city has produced the highest amount of number 1 records in the country. That's right. It's Liverpool.
5. The Beatles
Raised in this fair town. They are still to be matched.
Details
I'll be busking in Williamson Square, Liverpool from 10pm to 2pm, on Monday 21st May. Come and support Liverpool's quest to be named the UK's Favourite Music City by popping by and giving me a cheer.
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