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Justine Simons OBE

@justinesimons.bsky.social
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London’s Deputy Mayor for Culture and Creative Industries

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South Ken Culture Quarter @skenculturequarter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This is great news for all who live, visit, study and work in South Kensington. Providing step-free access will make the journey safer, more accessible and welcoming for all. This is great news.
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Amazing day unveiling the 16th Fourth Plinth commission✨ Lady in Blue by Tschabalala Self pays homage to a young metropolitan woman - reflecting many of today's Londoners💙 Make sure to stop by to see it next time you’re in central London! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'Everywoman' statue unveiled on Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth
Tschabalala Self's Lady in Blue will sit atop the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square for the next two years.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 07/09/2026
No line-up comes close to London's. From grassroots venues to sell-out stadium tours, this was another huge summer for live music in the capital, with packed crowds giving a boost to venues, hospitality and high streets across the city.
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Mayor hails 'incredible' summer of music as gigs pump billions into London economy
The O2 had its busiest-ever August with 16 sell-out shows
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
"Long before Justine Simons was thinking about planning policy, creative economies or the future of London, there was a house in Stoke-on-Trent where culture arrived through the front door..." uk.entrepreneur.com/entrepreneur...
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The Space to Create
Justine Simons discusses London’s creative economy, affordable cultural spaces, creative education and her mission to hardwire culture into the city.
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
There’s nowhere like summer in London!    @london.gov.uk’s Summer Streets is transforming 14 places across our city💫 Visited Woolwich Lates – amazing dance, DJs and amazing food🩰🎶🍦 See what's happening near you⬇️ london.gov.uk/summerstreets
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
50 years ago today, on 23 Aug 1976, civil rights leader Jayaben Desai led the Grunwick Strike, campaigning for equal pay and better working conditions.   Honouring Jayaben’s legacy, artist Darrell Vydelingum retells Jayaben’s story through a short film: Factory Girl.
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Brilliant news!
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Incredible news!
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
☀️It’s summer in London! 🍦Alfresco dining, live music, night markets, theatre and dance. 🙏 The Mayor’s Summer Streets transforming 15 places across the capital. ✨Visited Little India on Ealing Rd for fab food, dance and art. london.gov.uk/summerstreets
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Great news for pubs, clubs and music venues! 👏
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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Calling all venues, museums, theatres and galleries across London 📢 We need your help to map & understand more about spaces where culture is enjoyed across the city! Share your experiences and insights in our short survey✨ Survey deadline: 10 July 3mn9jevui5y.typeform.com/to/Kct3C35M
People dancing in a large hall.
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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
"The bold designs will encourage people to look beyond the familiar network and discover the capital's rich maritime past." - @justinesimons.bsky.social TfL's Art on the Underground has launched its 42nd pocket Tube map cover by artist Ellen Gallagher✨ tfl.gov.uk/info-for/med...
A person holding a pocket Tube map.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 02/07/2026
Someone has to say it. The amount of racism directed at World Cup players - including in the England squad - online is out of control.
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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
"Revenue was up, footfall was up and so this year we are going bigger and better." - @justinesimons.bsky.social ☀️ Soak up the summer vibes and enjoy: ⚽️World Cup screenings 🎭outdoor theatre 🍧street food markets Find Summer Streets events near you⬇️ www.london.gov.uk/summerstreets
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
😎 Summer streets is back! The Mayor has handed out £500k to 13 boroughs to bring al fresco dining, events and extended opening hours to more of London's streets 🍦🎶🍹 Find out more⬇️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Sadiq Khan launches £500k fund for London summer streets
The mayor has allocated the money to support summer street dining, events and local hospitality.
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
‼️New public art alert ‼️ The Dagenham Agates by Ruth Ewan. Two beautiful sister sculptures that honour the women of the Ford Dagenham Sewing Machinists, whose strikes in 1968 and 1984–85 helped bring about the Equal Pay Act of 1970.
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Dave Comeau @davidajcomeau.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Gaming and esports are big business and @mayoroflondon.bsky.social wants a big slice of the pie. But does that conflict with the push to get kids off screens? @justinesimons.bsky.social explains why she believes the two things are compatible www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-...
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Free gaming in every borough 'doesn't conflict with screen time battle'
E-sports are big business and City Hall wants a big slice of the pie for the city
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Sadiq @london.gov.uk is right to call for us to rejoin the EU. It's clear that more needs to be done to repair the damage Brexit has caused to the ability of our artists and creative organisations to tour in the EU and benefit from cultural exchanges. observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
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Sadiq Khan: ‘Brexit has cost Britain billions. It’s imper...
Polls show that the number of people in favour of rejoining the European Union is growing. The mayor of London sees no sense in delaying the inevitable
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
🎮Great to be at the VALORANT Masters at the Copperbox Arena. 🥇London is the No.1 city for games in Europe! Helped by a decade of support from @london.gov.uk. Our new report sets out an exciting future for esports in London. Find out more⬇️ www.london.gov.uk/mayor-sets-a...
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
⚡️BIG NEWS!!! 📍The new London Museum will open on 28 November. The free museum celebrates the past, creates opportunities in the present and will inspire future generations. Proud @london.gov.uk is a principal funder of this amazing project with City of London. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
London Museum's new Smithfield Market home to open on 28 November
The building will become a new home for Banksy's piranhas and the UK's oldest hand-written document.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 05/06/2026
AI is changing the way London works. I’ve launched my new AI & Jobs Taskforce to make sure no one is left behind. Your voice can help shape how this new taskforce will work: tell us how AI is impacting your career:
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Survey | AI and jobs
Help inform the Mayor's AI and Jobs Taskforce. Tell us about your experience of AI at work and in daily life.
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
‼️Reminder to apply for the Sites of Memory Community Grants.  Support for community-led work exploring the histories and legacies of transatlantic slavery.  We want to hear from a wide range of voices.  Apply now www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Whether bringing culture to your doorstep via the Mayor's London Borough of Culture or steering the largest cultural investment in over 100 years by creating Stratford's East Bank, read all about @justinesimons.bsky.social's incredible achievements in her decade as your Deputy Mayor for Culture 🎭🎨💃
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Justine Simons on 10 Years Shaping London’s Cultural Landscape - and What Comes Next - Run Riot
Image Credit: Justine Simons OBE. Photographed by Shaun James Cox, British Fashion Council. shaunjamescox.com
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
🎶 Blockbuster summer of music ahead!
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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
An inspiring day celebrating the winners of the Fourth Plinth Schools Awards! A real joy to see so many talented young Londoners share their amazing artworks🖌️✨🎨 More than 40,000 young people have been involved🏆 See the winning entries at City Hall until mid June & online via  Bloomberg Connects.
A diverse group of children on stage with Deputy Mayor for Culture and Creative Industries Justine Simons and Marion Deuchars.Two children stood next to artwork on display. A boy standing next to an artwork called the friendly bot, that looks like a cardboard robot.
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
🎂 Happy 75th birthday South Bank Centre! 📍Don’t miss the Pin Drop ‘You Are Here’, curated by Danny Boyle and a host of creative partners ✨ 🛹 Skate50 brilliantly celebrates the history skateboarding in the iconic undercroft. www.mylondon.news/whats-on/wha...
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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
“The Aids Memorial in London will be a space of remembrance for the lasting impact that HIV and Aids has had on so many people and communities across our city." - @justinesimons.bsky.social Camden Council has granted planning permission for the Aids memorial. fitzrovianews.com/2026/04/17/p...
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Plans for Aids memorial at South Crescent given go ahead - The Fitzrovia News
Camden Council has granted planning permission for an Aids memorial on South Crescent, off Store Street in Fitzrovia.
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
🚨 GREAT NEWS! V&A East opens this Sat with the stunning, ‘The Music is Black’ exhibition, the story of Black British music. All part of East Bank in the Olympic Park. With over £600 million from @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social it’s the largest ever cultural investment from City Hall.
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
🎂 Happy 50th birthday Olivier Awards! and congrats to all the winners! ✨ Theatre is central to London’s success. Last year the West End welcomed a record-breaking 17.64 million theatregoers. 🙏 All thanks to the dedication across the industry - on & off stage.
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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Theatre makes London magic🎭 Well done to all the winners and nominees at the Olivier Awards✨ Celebrating an incredible 50 years of showcasing theatrical talent both on stage and behind the scenes🎂 www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/a...
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No need for hard stares as Paddington: The Musical triumphs at Olivier awards
West End spectacular about beloved bear wins seven prizes, while Rachel Zegler, Rosamund Pike and Paapa Essiedu all recognised
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
🎮 LONDON GAMES FESTIVAL is back! 🥇 London is the No.1 city for games in Europe! Helped by a decade of support from @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social ✨ Great to meet the supremely talented Ensemble in Trafalgar Square. games.london @londongamesfest.bsky.social
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Great to speak at the launch of @equityuk.bsky.social's new London Nightlife Network🌃 A timely initiative as Equity’s research reveals poor pay & conditions at night for many. Working together we can make London a great place to build a career in nightlife✨
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
🚨GREAT NEWS! 👇
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Great celebrating the Off West End Awards🏆 A vital part of our theatre landscape🎭 Well done to all the winners and nominees! Plus, a massive thank you to @offwestend.bsky.social for an amazing 20 years of championing independent theatre✨
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 29/03/2026
TIME magazine has named V&A East Storehouse one of the World’s Greatest Places for 2026. I’m proud that East Bank is not only transforming East London, but is also pioneering new ways for Londoners and visitors to engage with culture. time.com/collection/w...
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V&A East Storehouse: World's Greatest Places 2026
Find out why V&A East Storehouse is one of the World's Greatest Places 2026
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
☀️Outdoor dining is back on the menu! 👇
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
On International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, I'm sharing an update about Sites of Memory. Alongside The Wake in London Docklands, we will support groups to uncover local histories across our city. buff.ly/MjruinG
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
5 days left to respond to the public consultation! Licensing is not fit for purpose –that's why @london.gov.uk is working to create a system that works better for everyone. Survey closes on Friday 27 March. Have your say now⬇️ buff.ly/0Vp0x1g
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
⭕️ Full circle moment! Over 3 decades ago I started my career at The Place. A joy to be back celebrating contemporary dance talent ✨ Exciting times as they look to expand into a new site for much needed rehearsal space 🩰 theplace.org.uk
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Launched by @london.gov.uk the Dementia Friendly Venue Charter is helping make cultural spaces more inclusive & welcoming✨ We’re improving support with a new digital portal and practical guidance for venues📄 Sign up now⬇️ www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...
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Mayor of London's Culture team @ldnculture.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
"London runs on creative energy" - @justinesimons.bsky.social ✨ @london.gov.uk recently announced £2.2 million of funding to boost creative industries in the capital through his innovative Creative Enterprise Zones🎨 youtu.be/gvaTWJd0uBI
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£2.2m Funding Boost To Reverse Decline in Artist Studios | London Creative Enterprise Zones
YouTube video by London Gov | City Hall
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Licensing is not fit for purpose –that's why @london.gov.uk is working to create a system that works better for everyone. We want to hear what you think! Have your say on changes to licensing⬇️ buff.ly/0Vp0x1g
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
It's Great Mental Health Day✨ Creativity is a catalyst for change, it strengthens health, wellbeing, and community connection🎨 I'm proud to champion work with the Mayoral Authorities #CreativeHealth Network. Helping more people access the benefits of creativity!
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
London’s nightlife is central to our success✨ But we must come together as a city to support it! Huge thanks to the Nightlife Taskforce - an excellent report outlining the changes needed to help our city thrive. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Deputy Mayor @justinesimons.bsky.social joined leaders from London’s nightlife, inc. @fabriclondon.bsky.social Director Cameron Leslie, to welcome the launch of the independent Nightlife Taskforce’s report. It sets out a comprehensive plan for the future of London’s nightlife
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
✨ Good energy only at the BRIT School, Croydon. 🚀 The day alumni got 15 BRIT nominations. 💫 And beyond the headlines: creativity in design, games, fashion & social purpose - powered by community and cross-gen collaboration. 👏 Big congrats to Stuart Worden OBE + whole team!
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
📣ANNOUCEMENT 🙌 £2.2m boost for our #CreativeEnterpriseZones ⚽️ Ten football stadiums of affordable permanent creative workspace ✅ Reversing the decline in affordable creative workspace 💰 for Acme Studios to save the Propeller Factory in Deptford! 🙏 @london.gov.uk
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Deputy Mayor @justinesimons.bsky.social visited Acme Propeller Factory in Deptford, London’s largest affordable artist studios, which has received @london.gov.uk Creative Enterprise Zones funding to secure its long-term future supporting hundreds of creatives www.london.gov.uk/mayors-boost...
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Justine Simons OBE @justinesimons.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
🏆Celebrating the winners of the Fourth Plinth School Awards. Their artworks made in 3D and on display in the crypt of St Martin in the Fields. 📍Do drop by! This year’s awards are now open for entries ⬇️ london.gov.uk/imagination
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