Bronze Bust Honors Stoke-on-Trent’s Legendary Music Maestro Mike Lloyd

A bronze bust has been revealed in Stoke-on-Trent to honor Mike Lloyd, a well-known music promoter who made a big difference in the city’s music and entertainment scene. Mike Lloyd was the owner of Music Mania, a popular record store in Hanley, where music lovers could find all kinds of records and enjoy talking about their favorite songs. He was also the chief executive of Stoke-on-Trent Classics, a group that organizes orchestral concerts and brings classical music to the city. Mike was known for his passion for music and his dedication to making sure everyone in Stoke-on-Trent could experience great performances and events.

Mike Lloyd passed away in December at the age of 82 while he was traveling home from the United States. His death was a big loss for the community, as he had spent many years working to make music and culture more accessible to everyone. To celebrate his life and achievements, friends, family, and fans raised money to create a bronze bust of Mike’s head. This bust was placed at Victoria Hall in Hanley, a famous venue for concerts and shows. The bust is a way for people to remember Mike and the important role he played in the city’s cultural life.

Mike was originally from Walsall, but he became a key figure in Stoke-on-Trent’s music world. In 2023, Staffordshire University gave him an honorary doctor of arts degree to recognize his contributions to music, culture, and entertainment. The following year, the city council made him an honorary freeman of Stoke-on-Trent, which is a special honor given to people who have made a huge impact on the city. People who knew Mike said he was always thinking about the future and wanted to help others enjoy music. He didn’t like being in the spotlight, but he was respected and admired by many. The new bust at Victoria Hall will help keep his memory alive and remind everyone of the difference he made in Stoke-on-Trent.