Musicians and music industry workers are being invited to have their say on Greater Manchester’s music scene as part of a major music review.
Launched by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, musicians who live, work or perform in the Greater Manchester area have been asked to submit their recommendations to help shape and enhance music in the city region.
These submissions will form part of a report that will make recommendations on how to strengthen and bolster the area’s music scene.
The consultation began this week and will run for four further weeks throughout August and September. It will feed into a larger review being led by UK Music.
This review will help UK music understand the larger issues currently facing musicians and the local industry and will focus on three key areas: Education and talent development, sustainable industry careers and the live music experience.
UK Music CEO, Michael Dugher said: ‘The review will help identify ideas to widen opportunities and develop the talent pipeline across the city-region, building on its formidable music heritage and to lure even more visitors to live music events in and around Manchester.'
Councillor Linda Thomas, leader of Bolton Council and Greater Manchester portfolio lead for culture said: ‘Music is such a big part of people’s lives in Greater Manchester, from learning and performing in our schools, to enjoying our rich and diverse music scene.
‘Properly understanding the experiences of musicians living and playing in Greater Manchester will help us understand what we need to do to make Greater Manchester one of the best places in the world to learn, create and enjoy music.’
Submit your recommendations here.
Submissions must be made by September 21st and feedback from the review is expected on November 2nd.
Photo: Bogomil Mihaylov
Launched by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, musicians who live, work or perform in the Greater Manchester area have been asked to submit their recommendations to help shape and enhance music in the city region.
These submissions will form part of a report that will make recommendations on how to strengthen and bolster the area’s music scene.
The consultation began this week and will run for four further weeks throughout August and September. It will feed into a larger review being led by UK Music.
This review will help UK music understand the larger issues currently facing musicians and the local industry and will focus on three key areas: Education and talent development, sustainable industry careers and the live music experience.
UK Music CEO, Michael Dugher said: ‘The review will help identify ideas to widen opportunities and develop the talent pipeline across the city-region, building on its formidable music heritage and to lure even more visitors to live music events in and around Manchester.'
Councillor Linda Thomas, leader of Bolton Council and Greater Manchester portfolio lead for culture said: ‘Music is such a big part of people’s lives in Greater Manchester, from learning and performing in our schools, to enjoying our rich and diverse music scene.
‘Properly understanding the experiences of musicians living and playing in Greater Manchester will help us understand what we need to do to make Greater Manchester one of the best places in the world to learn, create and enjoy music.’
Submit your recommendations here.
Submissions must be made by September 21st and feedback from the review is expected on November 2nd.
Photo: Bogomil Mihaylov
