Music Video Preservation Society to Celebrate the Legacy of London Records at Special Prince Charles Cinema Event.
Some music videos are impossible to separate from the songs themselves.
From Bananarama’s Venus to Fine Young Cannibals’ She Drives Me Crazy, London’s iconic London Records helped shape an era where music videos became just as memorable as the tracks they accompanied.
Now, those videos are heading to the big screen.
The Music Video Preservation Society has announced a special event celebrating the visual legacy of London Records, taking place at London’s Prince Charles Cinema on 6 August.
Building on the success of the Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story podcast, the evening will showcase some of the label’s most iconic music videos while exploring the stories behind them, their cultural impact and why they continue to resonate decades later.
Across the 1980s and 1990s, London Records became home to an eclectic roster of artists including Bananarama, Bronski Beat, The Communards, East 17, Fine Young Cannibals, Goldie, Shakespears Sister and Orbital. While their music left a lasting mark, many of their videos became defining moments of the MTV generation, helping shape the visual identity of British pop throughout the decade.
Hosted by David Knight, the event will also feature conversations with music journalist Siân Pattenden, presenter of the Hit That Perfect Beat podcast, and author Katie Baron, who will discuss the relationship between music, fashion and visual storytelling.
With London Records’ YouTube channel recently surpassing one billion views, it’s clear these videos continue to find new audiences. This special screening offers fans the chance to experience them in a completely different setting, celebrating the artistry behind some of the UK’s most memorable music videos.
Whether you grew up watching them on MTV or are discovering them for the first time, this promises to be a fascinating look back at an era when music videos weren’t just promotional tools—they became part of pop culture history.
Advance tickets are on-sale now and available from The Prince Charles Theatre.
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