Tag Archives: live music

Costing the Welsh Music Industries

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Paul Carr

To add to the post I just published on mapping the recording, live music and rehearsal room sectors, I thought I would add some information on some other work I recently completed for Creative Wales on the the economic worth … Continue reading →

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Mapping the Music Industries in Wales

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Paul Carr

Off the back of my 2020 report for the Culture Welsh Language and Communications Committee on the impact of Covid-19 on the Welsh Music Industries and thanks to funding from the University of South Wales and Welsh Government, I have recently completed … Continue reading →

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Live Music in Wales: A Report for the Culture Welsh Language and Communications Commitee

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Paul Carr

This last week has been a busy one for me, with my report on the impact of live music in Wales released, just a few days before I gave evidence to the Culture Welsh Language and Communications Commitee. In order … Continue reading →

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Covid19 and the Music Industry: Reflections toward the end of June 2020

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Paul Carr

This is the 3rd blog I have written intending to take stock of the various impacts Covid 19 has had on the music sector. Related news this week included discussions around the initial guidelines proposed concerning musicians returning to work, with … Continue reading →

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Live Music Strategy For Cardiff: Lets Pay our Young Musicians

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Paul Carr

It was interesting to read the Sound Diplomacy recommendations into the ways in which Cardiff can become the UKs first music city. Firstly, I have to say, that if these recommendations are taken forward, there is no question they will … Continue reading →

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The State of Grassroot Music Venues: One Hand Giveth, while the other Taketh it Away

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Paul Carr

When the 2012 Live Music Act became law, I was encouraged that grassroots music could now be showcased in a venue with a capacity of no more than 200 (recently amended to 500), without the proprietor applying for a license. … Continue reading →

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Matching Mole, Virtuality, Merthyr Tydfil Music and More

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Paul Carr

I have not blogged for over a month, so I thought I would write a quick post as a catch up of what I have been up to. The year kicked off with the publication of The Handbook of Music … Continue reading →

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Small Venues and Live Music: Will it Ever be Valued Again?

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Paul Carr

A recent BBC report indicated how Boris Johnson has set up a task force to work out how smaller venues can be protected in London. Having commissioned the Music Venue Trust to write a report, I am looking forward to the … Continue reading →

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Update

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Paul Carr

I presented at a music and semiology conference last week – this was essentially a reading of the introduction to the forthcoming Zappa And the And book. Excellent conference, nice city – although I was pleased to get home. Although … Continue reading →

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Three Months With No Laptop: I am back

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Paul Carr

Well, this is about the longest I have gone without blogging. My new laptop broke down in early June – and has taken three months to be fixed. So – although I got my laptop back last week, I am … Continue reading →

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