A survey of live music in England and Wales in 2007 – Tim Hanson, Bruce Hayward, and Andrew Phelps (2007)

This report presents the findings of a survey designed to measure the provision of live music in venues in England and Wales whose core business is not the staging of live music and to provide insight into the early effects of the Licensing Act 2003 on the staging of live music in these venues.

The arts festival sector in Yorkshire: economic, social and cultural benefits, benchmarks and development – Philip Long and Elizabeth Owen (2006)

A report into the growing arts festival sector in Yorkshire which provides evidence of festivals’ contributions to the economic, social and cultural life of the region.

Supporting UK musicians abroad: Funding and development opportunities for British musicians and music organisations to export and develop international markets for their work – Julia Payne and Adam Jeanes (Arts Council England / British Council) (2010)

A report exploring the funding and development opportunities for British musicians and music organisations to export and develop international markets for their work.

Measuring the economic and social impact of the arts: a review – Michelle Reeves/Arts Council England (2002)

A review of research on the economic and social impact of the arts which identifies methodologies and key research needs, as well as providing a practical resource for those working in the field.

National Venue & Promoter Directory: A user-friendly resource for Black-led music groups in the UK – London Arts (2002)

A venue and promoter directory to assist Black-led music organisations with business development opportunities for artists and audience development opportunities for promoters.

Vanishing Acts: A report on the live music sector in New South Wales – Shane Homan and Bruce Johnson (2002)

Report outlining the importance of a healthy live venue environment in New South Wales, which presents the survey findings and details several recommendations.

Building a stronger future for the arts: Arts Council of Wales Plan 2009-2012 – Arts Council of Wales (2009)

Arts Council of Wales’s strategy for 2009-2012.

Creative Connections: a 5 years plan for developing the arts 2007-2012 – Arts Council of Northern Ireland (2007)

Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s five-year plan for developing the arts.

Investing in Scotland’s Creative Future: Corporate Plan 2011-2014 – Creative Scotland (2011)

Creative Scotland’s investment strategy for 2011-2014.

Achieving great art for everyone – Arts Council England (2010)

Sets out Arts Council England’s ten-year vision with five ambitious goals at its heart.