Music Festivals and Budget Accommodation London

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Music is an inherent part of the British culture. Be it classical opera or popular music, London has left a mark in every genre of music. Not to mention, London is where many popular singers and musicians have recognized their talent and enthralled the whole world with their art.

London is home to numerous world famous music and concert halls. The Barbican Centre in the City, the Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington, and the Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall in South Bank Centre are the key music venues in the city. The Wigmore Hall and Purcell Room are the major

chamber music venues in London. Music concerts are also held in the major royal parks of the city. Visitors can easily find a luxury or budget accommodation London near any of these venues.

A number of music concerts and festivals are held in the British capital every year and attract thousands of music lovers from around the world. Even during the Christmas Eve, the New Year’s Eve and other major celebrations in the city, music plays an important role.

Classical and Popular Music in LondonLondon has a fantastic array of orchestra companies, chamber orchestras and choir groups. The Royal Phiharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra are only a few of the major orchestra companies in the city. The Royal Opera and the National English Opera are the principal opera groups in London.

Among Popular music genres, rock music scene is the most poplar in the city since the 60s. Oasis, Blur and Coldplay are some of the most popular rock bands of the city. Soul singing has also become a huge hit with Londoners during the last decade. The city is also popular for its underground music scene. Music lovers visit the city in large numbers every year and stay at a luxury or budget accommodation London.

The PromsPerhaps the major music festival of the year in London, the Proms is a gala event attended by thousands every day. The event is formally called the

BBC Proms and runs for eight weeks every summer. Orchestral classical music concerts take place every day during the event that has been taking place in London since 1895. The Proms take place at the Royal Festival Hall and comprises of 70 concerts in total in every season. The number reached 100 in 2009 for the first time. Chamber concerts take place at Cadogan Hall. You can stay at a luxury, mid-range or budget accommodation London near Royal Albert Hall during the event.

The London International Festival of Exploratory Music (LIFEM)Started in 2009, LIFEM has become a popular music festival in London. The festival is celebrated in the first week of November every year and attracts music lovers from all parts of the world. Some of the famous names that have showcased their talent in this festival are Gavin Bryars (UK), Terry Riley (USA), Pascal Comelade (France), Andrew Poppy (UK), Talvin Singh (India/UK) and Midori Hirano (Japan).

The London Jazz Festival (LJF)Celebrated in November every year, the London Jazz Festival is a widely recognized series of music events carried on for ten days. A number of popular London music venues and concert halls play host to events in this festival. The Royal Albert Hall, the Barbican Centre and some popular smaller clubs including Ronnie’s Scott host jazz nights that are enjoyed by the locals and visitors enthusiastically. Even if your budget is low you can enjoy jazz music in this festival by staying at a budget accommodation London.

The London Festival FringeAmong the various efforts to promote art and theatre in London, the London Festival Fringe enjoys a special recognition. The festival comprises a series of events including award functions to recognize talent in music, jazz, comedy, film and theatre.

If you are a music lover then you must book a budget accommodation London as soon as possible to enjoy the lowest rates on advance booking. Visit parkgrandlondon.co.uk and book a preferred accommodation in central London right away.