The Lancashire Music Association held its very first convention in Burnley: for all music stakeholders, including those working on public domain music and related activities, professional, semi-professional, and anyone interested in developing a sustainable music career

 

\We brought together music people from Burnley and across the county to build networks and consider:

 

· How we develop our music ecosystems, talent, industry, infrastructure, scenes and audiences, to enhance cultural and economic impact.

· How we develop sustainable music related careers in Lancashire.

· How we defragment the county’s music industry to harness its collective might and focus it into powerful movement.

 

12.30 – 13.00 | Arrive & Networking

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13:00 - 13:10 | Welcome & Introduction - Councillor Jack Launer & Charlotte Steels BLC Group |

Setting the Scene - Tony Rigg & Harry Westall

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13:10 - 13:55 | Cultural Flashpoints: Music, Culture and Community | Author Rebecca Hook (The Hacienda: Threads) and legendary musician Peter Hook consider the begninnings of some of the North West's most culturally significant music and scenes including Joy Division, New Order, Factory Records, the Hacienda, and more.

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14:00 - 14:55 | Discussion: Drawing on research and previous consultions, together with some of the LMA Advisory Board Members, we discussed how to develop Lancashire's music sector, ecosystems, people and places

 

To join the Lancashire Music Association go to www.lancashiremusic.org

 

This event was supported by the Lancashire Music Hub and in association with Arts Lancashire, Burnley Leisure and Culture BLC, The Mechanics, University of Central Lancashire, Lancashire County Council, Musicians Union, More Music, Actual Music, Rebellion Festival, and more.