England, London – April 10, 2013 – Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry launched its UK Music Fund following the creation of the Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry Music Fund in 2012 in support of young musicians worldwide.
The press conference at the Soho Hotel in London was supported by multi-award winning British singer, Emeli Sandé and hosted by the renowned British radio DJ, Jo Whiley. Also in attendance, and supporting this ground-breaking initiative, was Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy®.
The Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry Music Fund will support The World Heart Beat Music Academy in London, offering selected students the chance to attend the 2013 GRAMMY Camp® in Los Angeles. To support the Music Fund programs, Gucci Timepieces & Jewelry has also launched a special new-edition Gucci Interlocking.