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11/07/2025

On Our Radar: This Week in Music Cities

Here’s the global music news you might have missed:

Independent venues in the U.S. are calling on the government to split Live Nation into four companies—citing concerns over market dominance and ticketing practices.

A new UK report shows that music tourism generated £10 billion in 2024, supporting 72,000 jobs and revitalizing high streets through live shows and festivals.

Valencia Music City has launched working groups focused on boosting local folklore and modern music scenes as part of its broader cultural strategy.

Vietnam is leaning into music tourism, with concerts and cruise performances transforming cities like Hanoi and Ha Long Bay into cultural travel destinations.

Sound Diplomacy released a new venue market assessment for Chichester, exploring how a multi-purpose space could fuel the local creative economy.

Bridges for Music, a nonprofit empowering young talent across Africa, hosted a workshop at X-Hub Maputo with Mochakk and Ellputo—offering mentorship and inspiration for the next generation of artists.

Want to stay in tune with global music policy and culture?

Sign up for our newsletter on our website: www.musiccitiesevents.com

10/07/2025

Meet 5 of the nominees of the 2025 Music Cities Awards — from Leipzig to Brisbane, these initiatives are transforming communities through music.

The Music Cities Awards spotlight bold ideas that show how sound can drive social change:

🇩🇪 City of Leipzig, Department of Culture and Arts ()
🇪🇸 Fundación Music for All ()
🇧🇷 Agency for Good ()
🇦🇺 Queensland Music Festival ()
🇺🇸 Red Dirt Relief Fund ()

🌍 Meet the rest of the nominees here: musiccitiesevents.com/awards
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Thanks to our host partner and supporting partners , , , ,

09/07/2025

Planning to attend the Anguilla Music Tourism Convention 2025?

Here’s everything you need to know — from travel routes and hotel deals to curated recommendations.

- Learn how to get to Anguilla via St. Maarten
- Explore accommodation options, including exclusive rates at our partner hotel

Join us from 4–6 November for three days of global insights, networking, and Caribbean culture.

Apply now. Limited capacity:
https://www.musiccitiesevents.com/anguilla-mtc-2025

Host Partners Sound Diplomacy Events and Education, Ministry of Social Development & Education of Anguilla and Anguilla British Caribbean.

Supporting Partners Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

08/07/2025

How can music fans become agents of change for the environment?

As concerts and festivals grow, so does their environmental footprint.

But what if fans could help lead the shift toward sustainability?

At the Music Cities Convention in Fayetteville, AR, we're hosting a dedicated session to explore exactly that:

Panel: “Music Fans as Agents of Change: Incentivising Sustainable Practices”.

Discover how fan-led action is already influencing artists, promoters, and festivals to prioritize sustainability — and how you can be part of this transformation.

📍 Fayetteville, AR
🗓 September 16–18, 2025

Let’s rethink what it means to show up for the music we love — and for the planet we share.

Tickets at www.musiccitiesevents.com

07/07/2025

📣 We’re proud to welcome The Recording Academy as a Supporting Partner of the Fayetteville, AR Music Cities Convention!

The Recording Academy’s unwavering commitment to music advocacy makes them a vital ally in the mission to elevate music’s role in communities, economies, and public policy.

Their work goes far beyond the GRAMMYs — they champion creators' rights, promote equity in the industry, and fight for legislation that protects and empowers music professionals.

Through initiatives like:
🎶 GRAMMYs on the Hill
📜 The Music Modernization Act
🏛️ District Advocate Day
💼 Leaders & Legends

…they continue to lead the charge in making sure music voices are heard where it matters most — in Congress, statehouses, and beyond.

We’re honored to have them with us in Fayetteville, AR.

Let’s shape the future of music together.

04/07/2025

We're looking for global voices to help us unpack the Music Cities Paradox.

What is the Music Cities Paradox?
A city can be world-famous for music—while its artists are unsupported, its venues underfunded, and its industry unprotected.

This is happening in:
- Mexico City
- Delhi
- Johannesburg
…and maybe even your city?

The good news? Cities around the world are already finding creative ways to tackle this, as there are exciting initiatives taking place in places such as Memphis, Lagos and Riyadh.

What’s the situation in your city?

Interested in contributing an editorial on its music paradox?

--> DM us.

03/07/2025

Write a love letter for your music scene!

From Tokyo to Beirut, Memphis to Mbabane—in 2024 local musicians, journalists and fans helped us map out 40 unforgettable music itineraris around the world.

Now you can join them as we open the call to submit your city’s 1-day music itinerary for the Hidden Gems of Music Tourism 2025.

No big resume needed. Just a lot of love for your scene.

🌍 Submissions now open. Open call open until August 3rd, 2025.

More info → https://www.musiccitiesevents.com/hidden-gems-2026

02/07/2025

Who’s coming to the Fayetteville, AR Music Cities Convention 2025?

Over 100 organizations from 82 cities and 19 countries have already confirmed.

This is just Part 1: Governments, music offices, foundations, festivals, cultural leaders. All in.

Why?
Because music is no longer just entertainment. It’s policy. It’s tourism. It’s economic development.

And Fayetteville, AR is where the conversation leads.

🗓 Sept 16–18
📍 Fayetteville, AR. USA
🌍 The world’s largest event on music + cities

⚠️ Early bird tickets are officially SOLD OUT. Secure your spot now.

🔗 Slide through to see who’s in.
📩 Want to join? Bring a delegation?
Contact: [email protected]
Register: www.musiccitiesevents.com/fayetteville-mcc-2025

Hosted by Experience Fayetteville
Sponsored by Levitt Foundation & Come Hear North Carolina

27/06/2025

Can the Music Cities Convention shape a wider music policy culture change in the MENA region? The Saudi Music Cities Exchange Programme could be the proof of it.

This new 8-week initiative is training 30 cultural professionals across Saudi Arabia to turn music into a tool for urban development, tourism, and cross-sector collaboration.

Designed as a follow-up to the Music Cities Convention, the programme brings together experts, city leaders, and creative professionals to co-create strategies for cities like Riyadh, Jeddah, AlUla, and more.

What makes it special?

✅ Real case studies
✅ Weekly masterclasses & workshops
✅ A final project: a music strategy for each city
✅ A gallery of changemakers shaping the next wave of music policy in the region

This is what happens when global ideas meet local action.

📖 Read the full story: https://www.musiccitiesevents.com/post/inside-the-saudi-music-cities-exchange-programme-building-the-future-of-music-policy-in-the-gulf

📩 Want to bring the Music Cities Exchange model to your city?
Reach out to us at [email protected]

🔗 Experience how a Music Cities Convention can change the music policy culture of your city by attending the Fayetteville AR Music Cities Convention: https://www.musiccitiesevents.com/fayetteville-mcc-2025

26/06/2025

On Our Radar: This Week in Music Cities

Here’s the global music news you might have missed:

Live Nation announces a $1B investment in new and renovated venues across the U.S.

UN Tourism will host the World Music and Tourism Festival in Kinshasa to explore Congolese Rumba’s power in boosting cultural tourism.

French President Emmanuel Macron outlines a bold new vision for France’s music industry.

IQ Magazine releases the latest Global Arena Guide with worldwide venue insights.

A UK MP calls for protections for live venues facing noise complaints from new neighbors.

Want to stay in tune with global music policy and culture?

Sign up for our newsletter on our website: www.musiccitiesevents.com

25/06/2025

Barranquilla: Rhythm Without Infrastructure

How can a city world-renowned for its music and Carnival be missing the foundations for a thriving local music scene?

For Daniella Cura: The future of Barranquilla is in its own sounds. We just have to learn to listen to them, protect them and make them grow.

This piece by Cura explores the Music Cities Paradox in Barranquilla—where deep musical heritage and global icons like Shakira coexist with a lack of systemic support for local artists and venues.

From cumbia and champeta to salsa and vallenato, Barranquilla’s sounds are everywhere—except in sustainable public policy.

Music isn’t just identity—it’s infrastructure.

Join the global conversation at the Music Cities Convention in Fayetteville, AR – September 16–18, 2025.

Read the full article at www.musiccitiesevents.com/news

24/06/2025

Deadline extended! You now have until August 20, 2025, to apply to join our team.

We’re looking for a passionate and highly motivated marketing professional to help us promote our global conferences, the Music Cities Awards, educational projects, and more.

Learn more at https://www.musiccitiesevents.com/post/join-our-team-marketing-manager

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