MUSIC CITIES RESILIENCE HANDBOOK
A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE AND NINE POINT PLAN FOR RECOVERY

We want to encourage cities to better leverage their music economies to create more inclusive, prosperous music communities from recovery. This requires intentional policy that includes musicians and music representatives in discussions around recovery and resilience. The Music Cities Resilience Handbook is a plan we published in June 2020 for how music can drive recovery, build resilience and create better cities and urban development for all of us

Join us in ensuring music is at the heart of resilience and recovery in cities around the world. 

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  • “Any mayor or local elected officials interested in restoring the full and complete economic activity of their cities or counties should consider this report regarding the true value of the creative sector a must read.”

    — Mayor Sly James, Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri 2011-2019

  • “Sound Diplomacy’s new handbook provides a great framework for the music economy’s inclusion in recovery plans and offers creative revenue strategies for community investment and business engagement. In New Orleans, my home city, music is a mandatory presence that will help to lead the return of our economy.”

    — Tara Hernandez, Second Vice President of the Board of Directors, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation

  • “During the Covid-19 crisis, people all over the world have turned to culture for comfort. As we emerge and society slowly recovers, we must ensure that live music is restored to the heart of city life. We know it is great for the economy and that culture feeds into the success of surrounding businesses. Where you have a great live music venue or arts centre, nearby cafes, restaurants and hotels buzz with life. But beyond the value to the economy, music is crucial to our wellbeing and our sense of togetherness. This guide sets out practical ways in which cities can embrace culture once again and ensure everyone has access to it.”

    — Naomi Pohl, Deputy General Secretary, Musicians’ Union

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