Liverpool, Music City? - Report

“Yes, I think it is, but there needs
to be much stronger partnerships
with the Council and other public
sector bodies. [It’s] nice to see
LJMU involved in this, as I would
suggest the universities are crucial
to developing the hub – as venues,
hotbeds for developing talent (more
rehearsal spaces for students?), and
as centres for academic research.”
Dan Copley, Audience Member
“The heritage industry overshadows
contemporary music in Liverpool.
Is it possible to formalise
informal networks? Can people work
together? The older generation are
concerned that it’s not possible
for people to collaborate and work
together – younger generation are
more optimistic. What is the music
industry? Recording, live, publishing
and musical instrument makers/sellers
and retailers, logistics etc.? Sounds
like a map of what's already here
could be useful!”
“There are some great businesses –
Sentric and Ad Lib are big employers.
We need to market Liverpool as a
music business friendly city and
support businesses to come here.”
Kevin McManus, British Music
Experience
“Music resource centre required.
Events calendar to avoid clashes.”
Paul Duhaney, Africa Oye
Emma Webster, Researcher
“As a Londoner I see Liverpool as a place
with economic freedom – cost of living is
low and so [there’s] more opportunity to
create business and freelance.”
James Zaremba, Promoter and Radio Station Director