Tin Pan Alley

Tin Pan Alley in Denmark Street is one of Europe's most famous music streets. It's located just off Charing Cross Road near Covent Garden and is overflowing with specialist music shops.

Since the late 1890s, music publishers have had their businesses here and in the 60s many legendary stars such as Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles recorded hit songs in basement recording studios.

The impact Denmark Street had on the contemporary music business at this time was incredible.

Abbey Road is associated with the Beatles and the studio of the same name and Denmark Street was povital in the role musicians of this time created their music. For example, the Rolling Stones recorded their first album here in a studio which closed in the 70s and is now a specialist music bookshop.

The festival is held in July from 11am - 9.pm. For more information check out their website

Address
Denmark Street, London WC2
Tube: Tottenham Court Road