Music Cities - Panel 2: Power of Music on the Night Time Economy

Our Music Cities Afternoon is designed to bring people together and an opportunity to discuss a range of issues affecting musicians and our wider music community.

This year the focus is on the night time economy by working in collaboration with the newly appointed Night Czar, Michael Stewart.

Panel 2:

"The Power of Music: Measuring Its Impact on Northern Ireland’s Night-Time Economy"

This event will begin with a panel discussing the issues surrounding the topic and then we invite you to make a contribution or comment. The event will be facilitated by Thrive who will summarise and provide us with a briefing document following the meeting to help us all advocate for improvements for the city of Belfast and beyond.

2.15-4pm

Objectives of the event:

1. Highlight Music’s Role: Explore the integral role of music in driving the night-time economy.
2. Measure Economic Impact: Discuss how music contributes to the economy through revenue, employment, and tourism.
3. Social and Cultural Value: Examine the social and cultural significance of music in night-time venues.
4. Strategies: What strategies exist, how do develop one for Belfast, how we to maximize the value of music within the night-time economy.

Panelists