It's no secret that South West London is steeped in musical tradition. From Twickenham's Eel Pie Island and the Toby Jugg to the south of Kingston where David Bowie first debuted Ziggy Stardust, to the numerous local venues that each catered to their own niche of diehard regulars – music fans have been well-catered to for years. Nowadays, the scene is in dire straits. COVID dealt a death blow to many struggling pubs and clubs in the borough, with those remaining facing a tougher market than ever.