"With the live music industry facing so many challenges, and with so much competition for our hard-earned cash, it really is inspiring and exciting to see the emergence of such a brilliant new venue and arts centre as the Sound Lounge in Tooting. Anyone who makes the effort to go and watch any gig gets the instant reward that you only receive by being in the room, and with its devotion to independent music and creative expression, the Sound Lounge wins everyone's hearts on their first visit. It’s time to make London a real hub for emerging artists again, be they musicians, writers, poets or anyone else with a voice that can make us think. This is one of the places that’s making that happen, and I’m proud to support the Sound Lounge in every possible way. Hope to see you there soon.”