There are 5 article(s) tagged Sound Diplomacy:

• March 2025

  • Mayor Young describes art as ‘need to have’ at meeting to discuss music report

    A gathering at Minglewood Hall drew more than 100 people in the first session to gauge reaction to a new report on the Memphis music ecosystem.

    By Bill Dries March 06, 2025

  • ‘Music defines cities:’ What a new report says about Memphis music scene

    Sound Diplomacy’s 169-page report, released Saturday, touches on some sensitive topics in the long history and heritage of Memphis music, not the least of which is the intersection of music and business.

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    By Bill Dries March 05, 2025

  • Memphis music study says Mud Island Amphitheater could be valuable asset

    But in doing so it assumes the venue would be fully renovated and maximize possible revenue from food and beverage sales, “premium seating experiences” and sponsorships.

    By Bill Dries March 03, 2025

  • Breaking down Memphis’ music scene

    Sound Diplomacy counts 1,148 “music-related assets” in Memphis and within a 5½-mile buffer outside the city. The organization also made recommendations for how to grow the Memphis music industry.

    By Bill Dries March 03, 2025

• October 2023

  • International firm hired to measure Memphis music’s economic impact

    Part of Sound Diplomacy’s work over the next year will include an online map of the city’s “music ecosystem,” including teachers, school programs, church choirs, venues, festivals and music publishing.

    By Bill Dries October 06, 2023