Music Cities Events by Sound Diplomacy
Spotlighting & strengthening music & cultural ecosystems globally
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About the Music Cities Convention
Music Cities Convention is where experts, policymakers, and advocates meet to network, address problems, and develop solutions across city planning, economic development, tourism, festivals and events, real estate and community development.
About the Music Cities Awards
The Music Cities Awards is a global competition that recognises and celebrates the best uses of music to drive economic, social, environmental, and cultural development in cities and places worldwide.
Since its launch in 2020, the Music Cities Awards has become a global showcase of leading projects that are using music to improve cities. It serves as a source of inspiration for music advocates striving to create positive change in their communities.
About Sound Diplomacy
Sound Diplomacy is a global music, culture and creative economy consultancy. We use research and data to demonstrate the economic and social value of the creative industries, and provide strategic planning for cities, places and communities to maximise their impact. Our work unlocks new opportunities, fosters sustainable development and builds more dynamic, inclusive environments.
Comprising of consultants and experts worldwide, Sound Diplomacy has advised over 150 clients in over 30 countries, including the public sector such as cities, municipalities, governments, and international governmental organisations, and private entities in the real estate, investment and cultural and creative sectors.
We are creating the global standard demonstrating how investing in culture—and the people who make it—is the best path to economic and social growth. We provide world-class data and evidence so that culture, in all its forms, is incorporated into how we build, govern, and make decisions to invest in ourselves and our communities.
Sound Diplomacy owns and operates world-leading business conferences on music, culture and policy and produces insights and thought leadership with renowned partners, and is part of a group alongside Unison.
