Croydon music city is the response to findings from extensive ongoing consultation with musicians, venues, audiences and stakeholders and research from Sound Diplomacy. The initiative is working to develop, support and nurture Croydon's music ecosystem to ensure that it is a place where music and music production is at the heart of the local economy, that encourages and nurtures emerging talent.
Strategising to join up local music ecosystem, building on music heritage and bring new investment in music programmes and spaces.
Seattle is a renowned city for music and has since 2008 positioned itself as a music city. Its proactive approach to fostering a music scene and preserving a music legacy has included a combination of supportive policies, grassroots initiatives, and promoting its rich musical heritage. This has been coordinated through the Seattle music commission and office of film and music and delivered via the city of music 2020 vision. Policies prioritise music education and preservation of historic venues, and streamline permit processes for live performances.
Relevance for Ealing:
Provide multi-level support for music-related activities.