Get ready to rock at London Music Week

A group of dedicated music lovers in London are gearing up to celebrate talent this week with two award shows and seven days of live concerts and events.

The 23rd Forest City Music Week kicks off Saturday and runs until the following Sunday. Here's a look at what's available:

London Music week starts at 2 p.m. Saturday on Dundas Place when the road will be blocked and the music starts. There will be a beer garden to toast some of London's brightest musical stars.

The afternoon bill includes Saveria, Pot is Drugs, Tyrone Traher, and Betamaxx.

There will be two award shows this year. The first on Sunday June 1 to honour London's jazz and classical musicians.

Catch that show at the Aeolian Hall starting at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation and there are performances by a dozen artists including, Denise Pelley, The Voices of Broadway Show Choir, Vintera String Quartet and Seth McNall Sextet.

On June 8, head to the London Music Hall for the culminating award show. The show starts at 7 p.m. and again, admission is by donation. If you can only make one music week event, this is a good one to catch.

In addition to the awards there will be live performances, including by four-time Juno award winning rapper Choclair.

The London Music Awards teamed up with business associations across the city to bring music to restaurants. Catch the new "Live after 5" events on Wednesday, June 4 at the following eateries and bars:

• Old South Village Pub
• Idlewyld Inn
• Fitzrays
• Richmond Tavern
• Chuck's Roadhouse on Richmond Street
• Crossings Pub
• Anderson's Brewery
• Eastside Bar and Grill
• Chucks Roadhouse on Clarke Road.

If you're still hungry for more music on Wednesday night, the Hip Hop and R&B showcase starts at 8 p.m. at Palasad Social Bowl on Adelaide Street.

There's a free show hosted by IM'PERETIV and Jux Cain featuring DJ Mean Joe Tunes, Lprime, Thesis Sahib and Soft Eyez and more.

On Thursday June 5, you can check out Women of London Music at Palasad Social Bowl on Adelaide Street. This free show starts at 7 p.m. with performances by Leanne Mayer with Tracey Frank, Justine Chantale, Kristen Renée, and Lelê.

This is a great show to hear from tomorrow's local music makers. The annual Battle of The High School Bands starts at 7 p.m. at The Marconi Club on Clarke Road. Admission is 10 dollars for students and 15 dollars for adults.

On Friday June 6 it's time to take it back to the streets with the Latin Street Party. Check out the vibrant, high-energy sounds form some of London's Latin musicians on Dundas Place. This show starts at 6 p.m.

London's largest and oldest community festival in Wortley Village will feature performances to support London Music week. The gathering starts at 10 a.m. on June 7.

Stop by to check out performance from: Swagger, Amanda Keeles, For The Record and children's entertainer Saidat.

Also on Saturday, June 7, the Soundcheck for Success event lays out the newest and coolest for musicians. This year the curious can get their hands on some gear at Long & McQuade in London's South end at their Meg Drive location.

Long & McQuade staff will be on hand to answer questions and fit you with the instrument of your dreams. Admission is free.