In November 2021, London was recognized as the first UNESCO ‘City of Music’ in Canada, acknowledging London’s leadership in music education, production and engineering.
London artists, festivals and music venues make London a fantastic year-round destination for concert-goers. This unique ‘City of Music’ designation recognizes what has been accomplished to date and the commitment made to collaboratively work within the UNECO Creative Cities Network on a global and local scale. Learn more about this designation here.
The UNESCO City of Music mural series celebrates and showcases this distinction at three impactful locations. The London International Airport and the VIA Rail London train station act as an initial welcome for national and international travellers. Upon first entering the city, visitors are met with beautiful artistic displays that communicate London’s vibrant art scene and specific dedication to music industry development. RBC Place London similarly welcomes guests from Canada and abroad as a central hub for meetings, conventions, conferences and more.
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UNESCO City of Music Murals located at the London International Airport, VIA Rail London train station and RBC Place London
ABOUT THE MURAL
In celebration of London being introduced as Canada's first UNESCO City of Music, Tourism London, the London Music Office, VIA Rail and Young Free Press commissioned artist Derkz to create this bright mural within VIA Rail Canada’s London location. Wanting to capture the true visceral feeling of what music is, Derkz sought to create something soulful and that conveyed a performance with mass emotion. He states that music is something that can change your entire mood with just once track so he wanted this piece to be equally emotional.
