Keys to a Music City

Many jurisdictions have followed (all or in part) the roadmap written by Music Canada and published with the support of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry in 2015 called The Mastering of Music City. [...] The aim is to serve as Alternatively, a city may choose to a resource to other city departments hire a consultant to act as its inter- The main function of a music officer on issues impacting music, and to mediary in the development of the is to be the main point of contact enhance coordination with other city strategy. [...] The strategy is typically The officer can also work to organize a comprehensive, multi-year plan music-related events in the city, in In cities with a music advisory body, that aims to support the growth of collaboration with other city depart- an important function of the music the music sector or improve con- ments or non-profit organizations. [...] Establishing a position that is and Visitor Services, Film, Televi- both designed to provide a single point of contact for the music community, sion and Digital Media, and Event and to act as the liaison between the city and the music community can help Support. [...] O FFICER/O FFICE For Hamilton’s Debbie Spence, her of Culture at the City of London, by the music officer can be affected experience collaborating with other describes, establishing the music of- by the location of the role, or the departments at the City of Hamil- ficer position has helped to strength- seniority of the position.