‘Always a delight’: Mayor hails borough’s young talent as Music Service Gala returns after two-year break

Mayor of Hackney Philip said at the gala: “It is always a delight to be able to share the incredible talents of our borough’s gifted young musicians with residents.“Hackney is proud of our music service and the work they do with our schools to support young people in pursuing their dreams and their passion for music by providing essential financial assistance through funding lessons, instruments and competitions.“I congratulate all our amazing nominees for their hard work and dedication. I thank them for performing their music for us today and promise them we will continue to champion and invest in cultural opportunities for all our young people.”For more information about the Mayor’s Music Awards or the Music Service Gala, please contact musicservice@hackney.gov.uk.