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Music is a fundamental right to achieve an intelligent society.

My latest for U.S. trade VenuesNow (Pollstar's sister pub). Over the past two decades, The Drake Underground has hosted shows by Billie Eilish, Beck, Leon Bridges, Martha Wainwright, Slowdive’s Neil Halstead, Brent Faiyaz, and Toronto’s Metric, Peaches, Broken Social Scene, and Skratch Bastid — in all, an estimated 4,000 shows, about 200 a year, to this day. #livemusic #musicindustry #musicindustrynews #livemusicindustry #musicbusinessnews

I love to hear the song of "What a wonderful world" by Louis Armstrong. The first time I hear this song, I love it, and save it in my favorate music list. That's why I want to share this news in architecture in my timeline. #renovation_architecture

How can architecture foster cultural and musical engagement within our communities? 🏛️🎶 I recently came across a fascinating project, "Inside Music Space," which perfectly illustrates the innovative blend of music, culture, and architecture. Spearheaded by the creative team of Gino Ghiardo, Karin Arteaga, Maria Antonieta Lastra, and Fernando Carvajal, this architectural marvel goes beyond traditional design to create a hub for cultural immersion and musical experiences. The project is a testament to the power of thoughtful architectural planning, integrating nature with modern design and prioritizing accessibility and community interaction. From intimate music engagement areas to dynamic communal spaces, Inside Music Space sets a new standard for cultural center designs. This groundbreaking approach not only enhances the visitor experience but also emphasizes the role of architecture in shaping our cultural landscape. Let's delve into the innovative concepts and design strategies that make Inside Music Space a model for future cultural centers. #Architecture #CulturalDesign #Innovation #MusicSpace #CommunityBuilding Discover more about this inspiring project here: https://lnkd.in/g9pWWs7n

Couple* thought$ as follows: * Rotate the Elephant logo 180 degrees, so it's pointing in the RIGHT direction 🎶 * https://lnkd.in/eS8cSqXQ Don't worry about the high / low tides, I've got the Coastal Construction Control Lines all figured out : ) #Blackstone #Music #MusicRights #PrivateEquity #AlternativeInvestments #Development #Redevelopment #MixedUseDevelopment https://lnkd.in/eVP3ShcZ

🎸 How does South by Southwest Festival make Austin the live music capital of the world?   For nine days in March, the South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) draws over 300,000 visitors, 1,500+ artists and 3,000 speakers from the music, film and tech industries to Austin, Texas.   First started as a local music event in 1987, the annual festival and conference has since welcomed Prince, Lady Gaga, Taika Waititi and Barack and Michelle Obama. In 2022, Sydney hosted SXSW’s first outpost festival.   SXSW’s popularity is key to the city’s economic success. The Austin Tourism Commission describes the live music scene as 'the single biggest contributor to desirability, liveability and growth for the City of Austin', contributing roughly USD $2 billion to the local economy before the pandemic. It has helped attract tech industry giants like Tesla, Google and Apple to relocate or open new offices in Austin.    However, this rapid growth is putting a strain on city infrastructure and gentrification threatens to displace the 100,000+ creatives living in Austin. That’s why the Austin Economic Development Corporation is working to protect the city’s creative workforce and cherished music spaces.     Through our flagship Leadership Exchange Programme supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the City of Austin has collaborated with London and Sydney to share strategies for growing affordable creative space. This has helped Austin to create a new Cultural Trust which supports the acquisition and preservation of music and arts spaces.    Read more about our Leadership Exchange with Austin: https://lnkd.in/g63_HcrS #WCCF_LeadershipExchange #Austin #SXSW Image: Blakchyl performs at SXSBreaks at Revival Coffee in East Austin on March 13, 2024. Photography by Julius Shieh.

Creating community one front yard at a time. In The Musicant Group's latest newsletter we explore the power and practice of applying placemaking to front yards and entryways, transforming them from mere doorways to places of community and connection. It boils down to two Golden Rules: 1) Do things YOU like to do in your own front yard - too often there is nothing to draw you out to your own yard. It's simple, but create reasons for you to want to be there. 2) Create Semi-Enclosures: balancing containment & permeability - the typical front yard, dominated by an expanse of grass, makes us feel exposed and on display, which makes us to feel uncomfortable. Too high of an enclosure blocks us from potential connections. The best path is to strike a balance of enclosure and openness. Learn more about how you can apply these principles and sign up for our newsletter at: https://lnkd.in/gHZttSjm #placemaking #knightcities #musicantgroup #frontyard #community #cre

Transforming Sidewalks into Stages: The Rise of Urban Street Performance Culture Transforming Sidewalks into Stages: The Rise of Urban Street Performance Cultur... Read More - https://lnkd.in/d27S67F7

From Advanced Television: The BBC has confirmed that its Maida Vale recording #studios have now been sold to a #partnership between Tim Bevan & Eric Fellner – Co-Chairmen of Working Title, Hans Zimmer and Steven Kofsky. The deal is valued at around £10 million (€11.6m) but the BBC did not disclose the #purchase price. Maida Vale Studios has become a and seminal part of musical history, having been acquired by the BBC in 1933. Since then, it has seen the likes of David Bowie, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Adele, Nirvana and Dusty Springfield record in the building, and has become a home for the BBC Performing Groups. The buyers have agreed that Maida Vale’s legacy as a centre for music-making will continue, with plans to keep the original façade of the building and to preserve the ethos of Maida Vale. Initial plans also state that the building will remain as a #studio space, with a multi-million pound refurbishment plan for its existing studios. There will also be the creation of a not-for-profit educational facility, and a long-term commitment to providing local jobs, innovation and #investment. #recordingstudios #recordingstudio #acquisition #mergersandacquisitions