The Welsh Music Industries in a Post-Covid World: A Report for the Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee – Professor Paul Carr

A report commissioned by Sennedd Research to examine the ‘state of play’ in the post Covid-19 music industries in Wales.

The Edinburgh Live Music Census Report – Adam Behr and Emma Webster with Matt Brennan

A report containing the findings of the Edinburgh live music census, held in June 2015, and subsequent recommendations to Edinburgh City Council.

Live Music Matters: Planning for Live Music and Performance in Sydney: 2013 Live Music and Performance Action Plan – City of Sydney Live Music and Live Performance Taskforce

The City of Sydney’s Live Music and Live Performance Action Plan 2013, which contains a range of recommendations as to how to encourage a healthy live music ecology.

A Dynamic Mapping of the UK’s Creative Industries – Hasan Bakhshi, Alan Freeman and Peter Higgs (Nesta) (2013)

Author(s): Hasan Bakhshi, Alan Freeman and Peter HiggsPublisher: NestaDate: January 2013 Click here to read the full report This paper argues that, despite its strengths, the UK Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) classification of the creative industries contains inconsistencies which need to be addressed to make it fully fit for purpose. It presents an improved methodology which retains …

Scotland on Tour: Strategies for Promoting the Scottish Music Industry – Adam Behr and Matt Brennan

A report produced from research conducted under an AHRC Cultural Engagement grant, looking at state provision of support for Scottish music industry practitioners, with a particular emphasis on showcasing activities.

The Rocktober Report: The Live Music Act, One Year On – UK Music / Musicians’ Union

Report co-produced by the Musicians’ Union and UK Music which assesses the impact of the Live Music Act 2012, published one year after the introduction of the Act.

Cultural and Community Distribution Deregulation Bill [HL] – Second Reading

The text from the Second Reading of Lord Clement-Jones’ Cultural and Community Distribution Deregulation Bill in the House of Lords, July 5 2013.

Control of noise at work in music and entertainment – Sound Advice/Health and Safety Executive (2008)

Practical advice on developing noise-control strategies in the music and entertainment industries to prevent or minimise the risk of hearing damage from the performance of both live and recorded music and meet legal obligations under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations (2005).

Disconnected – Social Mobility and the Creative Industries – Ryan Shorthouse (2010)

The creative industries are a key driver of Britain’s economic growth but the creative workforce suffers from poor social representation. A range of experts offer their thoughts on why social mobility is so low in the creative industries, and how policymakers and the industry can improve it.

Scoping Study into the Economic Impact of the Arts and Creative Industries in Scotland – EKOS Ltd (2011)

This report presents the conclusions and recommendations from a study commissioned by Creative Scotland. The overall purpose was to identify an appropriate approach and method for examining the economic impact of the Arts and Creative Industries in Scotland.

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