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UPPER firmly believes that lifting the pressure that large events place on cities is both possible and mandatory, our goal is to ensure that all attendees arrive at the event and return home safely and with peace of mind through #PublicTransport. We, therefore, praise UPPER partner Carris's commitment to offering mobility solutions adapted to the city's major events, ensuring a memorable and hassle-free experience for all participants attending large music events in Lisbon https://lnkd.in/dG3ZXNZR TML - Transportes Metropolitanos de Lisboa Câmara Municipal de Lisboa CIVITAS Initiative NetZeroCitiesEU UITP CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency European Commission UITP Eurocities POLIS Network Vai com a Carris 🇵🇹 🇪🇺 🎶 🚍

Musical spectacles took center stage in China as the China Association of Performing Arts unveiled staggering statistics for the first three quarters of 2023. With 1,137 large-scale concerts and festivals nationwide, drawing an audience of 11.45 million, the allure of these events reached beyond city limits, with over 60 percent of attendees hailing from out of town. Jay Chou's summer concert in Haikou, Hainan province, became a standout, attracting 154,600 attendees and generating a tourism windfall of 976 million yuan ($136.90 million). This surpassed the city's Labor Day holiday revenue and tripled that of the Dragon Boat Festival. The data underscores concerts as potent catalysts for local economies, although their popularity has also brought challenges such as scalping issues and smaller cities grappling with an influx of tourists. #Culture #Creativity #EconomicImpact #ArtsInEconomy #MultiplierEffect #Cebr #culture, #creativity #cultureandcreativityinpublic #creativeeconomy

Complete Guide to Flogging Molly 2024 Tour: Dates, Venues, and How to Get Affordable Tickets

One of my (many) favorite things about train travel in Japan, is the station melodies. Not only is it fantastic sonic branding for the train company brand (JR East) it’s also great for accessibility. Japan's railways are mostly private companies, so they compete for commuters. Believe it or not, people have brand loyalty to specific lines, specific trains or even commuter card brands. BONUS - there is a link to many MP3's of the JR East station melodies in the comments. #sonicbranding #audiobranding #traintravel

What changes have been made in festival policies at the state government level in Norway since the 1990s? In our latest issue, Erik Henningsen and Marianne Takle answer this very question in their article “Festivals and the political dynamics of cultural policy”. The changes in festival policy reflect the political dynamics of cultural policy in Norway. Henningsen and Takle demonstrate that the development has progressed along two different directions. Some actors compete for temporary funding from arm’s length bodies and must operate within a regulative political dynamic. Others receive permanent funding from the Ministry of Culture and are a part of a distributive political dynamic. Click the link to read the full article 👉: https://lnkd.in/dhsXycAX     #NKT #culturalpolicy #Norway #festivalpolicy

Thoughts on the emerging trend of classical music & more, shared to Business Review before Classix 2024

🎶 What makes Singapore the ultimate stage for international concerts? With back-to-back shows from Dua Lipa and Ne-Yo lighting up the same week, Asst Prof of Economics (Education), Nona Pepito, breaks down the economic factors driving our city’s allure for global artists. Is Singapore’s concert scene booming — or are we walking the fine line of market saturation? Find out more below 💭 #SgSMU #SgSMUCIS #CISImpact

$450 million is the estimated amount injected into the Singapore economy from the recent ColdPlay and Taylor Swift concerts. Please, Minister Tong, consider grooming a local act with international appeal. Funding can be from money going into getting Singapore into the World Cup. Imagine if Singapore has a Taylor Swift or BTS equivalent - one concert a month and Singapore's economy will sort itself out. As for why fund a concert act using football funding, I think Singaporeans need to realise we will never get into the World Cup. We have tried for decades (remember Goal 2010?). Even if we do succeed, it will not impact our economy. Time to be pragmatic. #singapore #tourism #physcialretailisnotdead

https://lnkd.in/dxrtbv9W Important of individuality in inter reformer band of professor Ebenezer Obey olasupo Professor Ebenezer Obey Olasupo, a renowned Nigerian musician and bandleader, led the Inter Reformers Band. Individuality played a significant role in the band's success and dynamics. Here are some importance of individuality in the context of the Inter Reformers Band: 1. Unique Contributions: Each band member brought their unique skills, talents, and experiences, making the band's sound richer and more diverse. 2. Creative Freedom: Individuality allowed band members to express themselves creatively, contributing to the band's innovative and distinctive sound. 3. Personal Growth: As individuals, band members could grow and develop their skills, leading to personal and professional growth. 4. Collective Strength: The combination of individual talents and strengths created a powerful collective sound, making the Inter Reformers Band a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. 5. Authenticity: Individuality helped the band maintain its authenticity and originality, setting them apart from other bands. 6. Adaptability: With individuality, the band could adapt to changing musical landscapes and tastes, ensuring their continued relevance. 7. Leadership: Professor Ebenezer Obey Olasupo's individuality and leadership guided the band's vision and direction, inspiring the other members to excel. In the context of the Inter Reformers Band, individuality was essential for creating a unique sound, fostering creativity, and driving success. This epitomized spirit of team work that yield good results.

On the heels of Taylor Swift, Deep Purple (for music lovers of a certain age) is choosing Singapore only! To answer the question, “Why is it always Singapore?”, just look to simple things… Corruption, or the lack of it. Infrastructure, not just for the musicians but for everyone else! And very importantly, the absence of overzealous religious police… think back… how many performers have run afoul of the archaic (and arcane) rules, and have had to make a beeline out of the country etc etc. It’s easy. And not easy. Getting the hardware together is just throwing money at it. Seeing it through is time and more importantly, political will. Indonesia and Malaysia can do it. It WILL take a generation if they start now… https://lnkd.in/gYa6ry4c