Our Resource Platform provides various articles, research, methodologies or tools on different themes relevant for the live music sector in Europe. The various content are classified in the following themes:
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COVID-19 RESOURCE
On this page, you can find resource, best-practices, information and updates relevant for the live music sector on COVID-19.
OBSERVATION & DATA FROM THE MUSIC SECTOR
>> 2021
>> 2020
- Feasibility Study for the Establishment of a European Music Observatory – European Commission
- Analysis of Market Trends and Gaps in Funding Needs for the Music Sector – European Commission
- European Music Export Strategy – EMEE
- The Economic Impact of Music in Europe – Oxford Economics
- Security, Creativity, Tolerance and their Co-Existence: the New European Agenda on Freedom of Artistic Expression – Freemuse
- Amateur Practices of Popular Music in France – FEDELIMA
- Volunteers in European Music Scenes – Live DMA
- Sound Regulations in Europe – Live DMA
>> 2019
>> 2018
SOCIAL INCLUSION
>> 2021
>> 2020
- Volunteers in European Music Scenes – Live DMA
- Amateur Practices of Popular Music in France – FEDELIMA
- Gender Diversity and Equality: Workers of the Live Music Sector – Live DMA
>> 2019
- Prevention Campaigns Against Sexual Violence for Live Music Audiences – Live DMA
- The Diversity Roadmap – PETZI et al.
- Sexual Harassment, Groping and Assault at Gigs and What We Can Do About It – Healthy Music Audiences
>> 2018
- Living Together: Fostering Cultural Pluralism Through the Arts – IKSV
- Voices of Culture: Social Inclusion
>> 2017
MUSIC & THE CITY
>> 2021
- The Try-Angle: share your own ways of building new audiences – Live DMA
- Local Networks: A Guide to Reimagining the Work of Cultural Centers – ENCC
- The Global Nighttime Recovery Plan – VibeLab
>> 2020
>> 2019
- How to Open and How to Run a Grassroots Music Venue – Music Venue Trust
- Transformations in Music Booking – Myrtille Picaud
- The Music Cities Manual – Sound Diplomacy
- Club Kataster: Prevent Conflicts Between Live Music Scenes, Local Authorities and Neighbours – Live DMA
- Understand the Relationship Between Gentrification and Small Music Venues – Live DMA
- Webinar: Agent of Change – Music Venue Trust
- Open Club Day: 2nd European Edition – Live DMA
EU FUNDING PROGRAMMES
EU POLICIES
>> 2021
>> 2020
- Webinar: EU Cultural Policy and Advocacy – European Music Council
- Feasibility Study for the Establishment of a European Music Observatory – European Commission
- Analysis of Market Trends and Gaps in Funding Needs for the Music Sector – European Commission
- European Music Export Strategy – EMEE
- Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 – Live DMA
>> 2019
>> 2018
SECTOR EVOLUTIONS
>> 2021
- Paths of Cooperation: How the Live Music Sector in Europe Joins Forces
- Local Networks: A Guide to Reimagining the Work of Cultural Centers – ENCC
>> 2020
- Solidarity in Times of Crisis: #SupportYourLocalMusicScene – Live DMA
- KeepOn Air: Live Music in Times of Corona Virus – KeepOn Live
- Fair Ticketing Systems in the Live DMA Network – Live DMA
>> 2019
- Transformations in Music Booking – Myrtille Picaud
- Business Model Evolution in a Live Music Venue – Creative Lenses
>> 2018
INSPIRATION
>> 2021
- Paths of Cooperation: How the Live Music Sector in Europe Joins Forces
- The Try-Angle: share your own ways of building new audiences – Live DMA
- The Digital Safaris on Sustainability – PULSE & Live DMA
>> 2020
- Solidarity in Times of Crisis: #SupportYourLocalMusicScene – Live DMA
- KeepOn Air: Live Music in Times of Corona Virus – KeepOn Live
- Fair Ticketing Systems in the Live DMA Network – Live DMA
- The 4AD Muziekclub (BE): a Live Music Venue with Sustainable Practices and Philosophy – Live DMA
>> 2019
- How to Open and How to Run a Grassroots Music Venue – Music Venue Trust
- The Diversity Roadmap – PETZI et al.
- CONFRONT: How Popular Music Can Commemorate European Heritage – Live DMA
- Club Kataster: Prevent Conflicts Between Live Music Scenes, Local Authorities and Neighbours – Live DMA
- Open Club Day: 2nd European Edition – Live DMA
>> 2017