As Londoners prepare to vote for their new mayor, The Stage talks to four candidates about their views on the arts.
Zac Goldsmith – Conservative
As London mayor, how would you view the importance of the arts to the capital?
The creative industries are hugely important - they are worth £35 billion to the London economy directly and also pull in visitors who spend money across our entire economy. But I think the creative industries are important not only for their economic value but also for their cultural value. Human beings are creative, we are inquisitive about the world and we need art and music and plays and stories to relax. Access to affordable art is important... Keep reading on The Stage
Zac Goldsmith – Conservative
As London mayor, how would you view the importance of the arts to the capital?
The creative industries are hugely important - they are worth £35 billion to the London economy directly and also pull in visitors who spend money across our entire economy. But I think the creative industries are important not only for their economic value but also for their cultural value. Human beings are creative, we are inquisitive about the world and we need art and music and plays and stories to relax. Access to affordable art is important... Keep reading on The Stage