About Live DMA

Live DMA is a European non-governmental network working to support and to promote the conditions of the live music sector. Live DMA is by nature an international collaboration network based on shared visions and values. Ever since its foundation, exchange of best practices and experiences have been the pivot of the network’s existence. Through time,... Read more

The Survey: New Facts & Figures of Live Music Venues in Europe

An extensive report about the activities and business models of almost 2,600 live music venues, mostly smaller and non-profit, from 14 different European regions was released. For the first time, insights on venues in Finland, Sweden and the UK are included.

Read The Survey publication 2020 (data 2017).

What Artists Say

Artists are the best witnesses when it comes to highlighting the important role of live music venues and clubs!

Together with our members, we collected their statements. Find out what they say:

WHAT ARTISTS SAY

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Latest news

Webinar on EU Cultural Policy and Advocacy

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The European Music Council, of which Live DMA is a member, have hosted an online webinar on the Cultural Policy of the EU. This...

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Live Music Estonia joins Live DMA

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Live DMA welcomes Live Music Estonia (Live ME) as a full member. The European network counts now 20 members in 16 countries. Live Music...

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Security, Creativity, Tolerance and their Co-Existence: the New European Agenda on Freedom of Artistic Expression

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Freemuse is an independent international organisation advocating for and defending freedom of artistic expression. In 2020, they released the report on “Security, Creativity, Tolerance...

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The map of our network

The Live DMA networks spans over 16 countries with 20 members representing together over 3000 music venues, clubs, festivals and other live music organisations. Most of them are featured in this map.

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They talk about us

Institutions must recognize that we do important work for culture in general and for the development of young artists in particular. And yes, recognition needs also to come from the citizenship. Sometimes people pass by a club and think that strange or dangerous things happen there. And it is...

Miguel Tudanca - (Madrid (Spain) )

I would say that cooperation is a success story. The important question is, at which levels and with whom you cooperate. If you always do it all by yourself, it is unlikely that you will reach many people. Of course, there are people who realize that they are doing...

Gunnar Geßner - (Hannover (Germany) )

For me, Live DMA is a fantastic place to share and gain knowledge, exchange ideas and get inspiration from fellow European colleagues. We have common challenges that we together are in a better position so solve.

Anders Tangen - (Oslo )

I strongly believe that we must defend a European spirit, especially in these moments in which some evil forces are attacking a philosophy of life in which music, its enjoyment and its diffusion are a magnificent tool to defend cultural diversity and freedom of expression.

Armando Ruah - (Madrid )

It’s important that music can be recognized as a tool of “being together” at first. Live DMA has the duties not to forget social and cultural aspects of the music sector.

David Dehard - (Brussels )