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MUSIC CITIES NETWORK

We collaborate globally to build better music ecosystems

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EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES 

The Music Cities Network is a global, independent non-profit association committed to strengthening music ecosystems through international collaboration and local empowerment.

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We connect music cities and their stakeholders - policymakers, city strategists, artists, and industry professionals across borders - to exchange knowledge, co-create solutions, and foster resilient, inclusive, and future-ready music environments.

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Rooted in a holistic and action-oriented approach, MCN supports cities in harnessing the power of music to drive cultural, social, and economic development.

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Our network is growing and open. We welcome all music cities ready to engage, collaborate, and lead meaningful change in their communities and beyond.

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REDEFINING MUSIC CITY POLICIES

We are at a time when the challenges facing the global music industry have become more pressing than ever, which means the industry must become more diverse, fairer and healthier. Contributing to this mission, the network encourages borderless cultural exchange and business opportunities between the music cities. 

 

MCN’s measures ultimately seek to encourage decision-makers and politicians to recognize music as an integral part of city development in the long term.

  key missions  

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Shape

We actively shape hands-on solutions to bridge the gaps between music scenes, city marketing and music policy makers. Our joint transnational activities are paving the way for Music Cities prioritizing music and culture policy actively.

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Share

We share and exchange knowledge on a professional music policy level. We understand ourselves as advocates for a more fair and diverse future in our music cities and within the global music industry.

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CONNECt

Together, we explore and live transnational values, similarities, and differences together.

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learn

  • We learn from a diverse and experienced team of music city experts who have come together within the network. We receive and give advice and insights on best practices and opportunities for music city policy.

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 OUR PROJECTS 

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The EMBTF is a creative leadership masterclass that brings together professionals from the European music industry to address current challenges and shape the future of the industry. On transnational research trips, the task force explores ways to develop a strong, sustainable, and transnational music industry within Europe.

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THE MUSIC CITIES NETWORK IS A collaboration BETWEEN THE CITIES OF:

  1. Aalborg, DK

  2. AARHUS, DK

  3. BERLIN, DE

  4. BERGEN, NO

  5. Brussels, BE

  6. Düsseldorf, De

  7. GRONINGEN, NL

  8. GOTHENBURG, SW

  9. HAMBURG, DE

  10. MANCHESTER, UK

  11. REYKJAVIK, IS

  12. Sunderland, uk

  13. SYDNEY, AU

  14. Valencia, es

  15. Vilnius, LT

explore further our member cities

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 Member cities voices 

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Maureen Noe, Project manager artist funding Berlin Music Cities network
"For me, being part of the MCN means tackling the complex issues and challenges of a music city together. The knowledge in the network is extremely high and as a member we benefit greatly from the multi-layered perspectives and creative approaches of the partner cities.  These are not only exchanged in the MCN, but also jointly developed in concrete, transnational projects.“

Maureen Noe

Music Board Berlin

Project Manager Artist Funding

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