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Chris Forrester ©RapidTVNews | 02-02-2010
Hollywood has its famous ‘Walk of Fame’, a star-studded sidewalk. Now London wants its own version.
The London ‘Walk of Fame’ would probably be sited in the heart of London’s ‘Theatreland’, along either Piccadilly or Shaftsbury Avenue.
The UK’s Performing Rights Society (PRS) is backing the concept, saying that the original Walk of Fame was created over 45 years ago in Los Angeles to celebrate Hollywood’s contributors to the entertainment industry. Currently the attraction boasts more than a whopping 2,300 stars.
PRS for Music believes a similar and equally high profile Walk of Fame should exist in the UK to celebrate British and international talent that makes an equally large contribution to the entertainment output of the British Isles.
The current criterion for the Hollywood ‘Walk of Fame’ includes:
1. Contribution to the Film industry
2. Contribution to the Broadcast Television industry
3. Contribution to the Recording industry
4. Contribution to the Broadcast Radio industry
5. Contribution to Live Theatre
However, PRS for Music would like a sixth criterion added.
6. Contribution to the Music Industry
Ellis Rich, chairman, PRS for Music said:”Hollywood is an amazing powerhouse for the entertainment industry of the USA. However, we would argue that the UK has an equally impressive track record with the artists who contribute to this deserving similar recognition. What’s more, in a time of economic uncertainty, injecting some ‘pizzazz’ into London on behalf of the whole of the UK should be embraced. And, what better time to consider it, when we are just two years away from the Olympics when London will be the centre of the world stage, so let’s celebrate our entertainment medal winners too.”
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