A snapshot of ΞΆΓάΘ¦'s music sector
A snapshot of ΞΆΓάΘ¦'s music sector reveals that ΞΆΓάΘ¦ has the potential to be the UK's leading Music City.
ΞΆΓάΘ¦ positioned as one of the UK's leading Music Cities
A snapshot of ΞΆΓάΘ¦'s music sector reveals that ΞΆΓάΘ¦ has the potential to be the UK's leading Music City.
Building on ΞΆΓάΘ¦'s famous musical heritage, the report outlines how ΞΆΓάΘ¦ is a leading Music City with 788 organisations active in the music sector, 465 active bands, 70 rehearsal rooms and innovation across all music genres – including electronic, folk, free noise and rock. The report audits data from across South Yorkshire, as well as incorporating in-depth interviews with key leaders from across ΞΆΓάΘ¦'s music scene.
The report was compiled and written by ΞΆΓάΘ¦'s
Key findings
- New report gives first ever snapshot of ΞΆΓάΘ¦'s thriving music sector.
- ΞΆΓάΘ¦ boasts 465 active bands, 65 recording studios and 69 venues.
- Report recommends further collaboration to catapult ΞΆΓάΘ¦'s talent pool into professional careers.
- The term 'Music Cities' was first coined by Music Canada. The international organisation researched cities across the world and identified a basic framework of elements that apply to Music Cities, based on the quality of artists, spaces, engaged audiences and music-related businesses.
Recommendations include:
- More availability of mid-sized music venues.
- Collaborative campaigns to promote all aspects of ΞΆΓάȦ’s music scene.
- More support for the production sector – increasing the industry's economic impact.
We know that ΞΆΓάΘ¦ has a rich music history and an outstanding music scene – that's why Sensoria gets better each and every year. This report gives us the full music industry snapshot for the first time and shows how ΞΆΓάΘ¦ is well-positioned to be the UK's leading Music City.
JO WINGATE, DIRECTOR OF SENSORIA, THE UK'S FESTIVAL OF MUSIC, FILM & DIGITAL