“From authorities responsible for regulation and support (public authorities) to organisations representing the interests of the music industry (non-state actors), there are many people involved in shaping the regional music ecosystem.”
Live music has always been a vital component of the entertainment industry and the night-time economy in the UK, and the recent event hosted by the Live Music Project (BLMP+) on February 24th, 2023, Hockley Social Club, showcased the exciting changes and opportunities that lie ahead for the industry in Birmingham and the West Midlands. […]
Birmingham Live Music Project has taken a deep dive into the vibrant live music industry in the UK, exploring the rich economic, cultural, and social opportunities that exist despite the challenges posed by post-2019 era. Valued at over £1.3 billion in 2019, live music is a driving force in shaping cultural identity and creativity. This […]
The Birmingham Live Music Project (BLMP) invites you to join us in exploring the rich and vibrant world of Birmingham’s live music scene. Our recent publication, on the Birmingham live music ecosystem (‘The UK Live Music Industry in a post-2019 era: A Globalised Local Perspective’), provides a comprehensive mapping of the city’s music venues and […]
This panel discussion focuses on the insides from the ongoing initiatives and projects that engage with the creative culture sector (including live music) in the West Midlands due to the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2022 against the backdrop of the Brexit and Covid-19. The panellist will talk about Birmingham’s preparations for the Commonwealth Games and its […]
In a situation where the entire economy has been derailed and unprecedented tensions have arisen between economic activity and public health, it is beyond doubt that the live arts ¬– and along with them the hospitality sector more generally – are amongst the sectors that have been hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. At stake […]
We are pleased to announce the publication of a journal article based on the work of the BLMP, co-written by one the project researchers, Dr Craig Hamilton in collaboration with Dr Iain Taylor and Dr Sarah Raine. It was published in MAST – The Journal of Media Art Study and Theory on 14th November 2020. […]
Next week, on 18th September, the BLMP team will be hosting our next project event, a workshop entitled “West Midlands and the (international) business of Creative Culture – A globalized local perspective” Details of the event are as follows: Time and place: Zoom, 18thSeptember, 16.00-18.00 This panel discussion focuses on the insides from the ongoing […]
Following the recent release of various COVID protocols by the UK Government, and the most recent support package for the live music industry, we are now moving to the next stage of the Birmingham Live Music Project with the release of two surveys of the Birmingham live music sector – one is for Audiences, and another is […]
In a collaborative blog post for the Aston University website, the BLMP Student Assistant team discussed their work on the project. *** Our Researching within BLMP Three of us have been part of The Birmingham Live Music Project (BLMP), where we have been responsible for data collection, social media campaign and general support of the core […]