West Anthem | Maximizing the Impact of Music on Cities in Alberta

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Maximizing the Impact of Music on Cities in Alberta

Recognizing the untapped economic benefits of the music industry in our province, and through the report, Fertile Ground, which was commissioned, funded and published by the National Music Centre and the Scotlyn Foundation in 2014, West Anthem was established to help stimulate the growth and sustainability of Alberta’s music industry. Its objectives are to develop a comprehensive understanding of the economic profile of Alberta’s music cluster, to build the business capacity of the music industry, to utilize Alberta’s music industry as a key economic driver and a vehicle for diversification, and to establish and implement a live music strategy for Alberta through venue mapping and audience profiling.

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Objectives

Image of a microphone and computer screen. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the economic profile of Alberta’s music cluster with regional breakouts for Calgary and Edmonton as well as other smaller cities as appropriate.

Concert goer capturing a video of an artist performing at a concert. Utilize Alberta’s music industry as a key economic driver and a vehicle for diversification by which municipalities can stimulate economic growth, increase investment, youth retention and attraction and tourism.

Person adjusting levels on a soundboard. Develop and implement a strategic plan to build the business capacity of the music industry in Alberta.

Audience at a concert cheering on the performers. Establish and implement a live music strategy for Alberta through venue mapping and audience profiling to improve the live music product offering in Alberta and generate increased music tourism.