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Welcome to the Open Music Europe Podcast!

Get ready to explore the brand new Open Music Europe Podcast, a compelling series dedicated to unpack how we can build a more competitive, fair, and sustainable music ecosystem in Europe. Guided by conversations curated by Mark Adam Harold, each episode features a special guest to discussing topics from cultural policy to live music, from war zones to venue data. Here’s a sneak peek into the first five episodes awaiting listeners:

  • Data, Technology, and the Music Landscape: In the debut episode, Mark Adam Harold sits down with Dr. James Rhys Edwards from SINUS Markt- und Sozialforschung GmbH, project director of OpenMusE. They delve into how data, metadata, and technology are reshaping the music industry, from the impact of COVID-19 on local scenes to the complexities of fair compensation in the streaming era.
  • Navigating Cultural Policy: Mark hosts Dr. Marcel Čas, former head of Slovakia’s Institute for Culture Policy, for a deep dive into the challenges of implementing data-driven cultural policy. Discover the intricacies of political discontinuity and building trust in post-communist societies, and why evidence-based decision-making in culture is both crucial and difficult.
  • Resilience in Wartime: Hear the extraordinary story of Ukraine’s music industry from Alona Dmukhovska of Music Export Ukraine. Alona shares how Ukrainian artists are forging international connections, navigating live events amidst air raid threats, and redefining success through streaming and cultural advocacy.
  • The Power of Live Music Venues: Prof. Martin Cloonan from University of Turku joins Mark to discuss the experiences and lessons learned from running live music censuses across European cities. This episode highlights the crucial role of local organizations, political backing, and the strong community value placed on small grassroots venues.
  • The True Value of Music: Explore the multifaceted impact of music with Prof. Jaap Gordijn from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, project lead of Music360. This conversation uncovers how music influences economics, society, and health, from boosting sales in shops to accelerating recovery in hospitals.

Every six weeks, the Open Music Europe Podcast will publish a new episode setting to be an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the future of music across Europe. Tune in and join the conversation shaping tomorrow’s sound. Find all published episodes here.