Cities Unifying Through Music Innovation: Insights from the Innovating Music Podcast
Sound Diplomacy: Shaping the Future of Music and Nightlife Economies
Sound Diplomacy, a global consultancy founded by Shain Shapiro, is at the forefront of advising cities and communities on growing and managing their music and nightlife economies sustainably. With a focus on music, culture, and the creative economy, Sound Diplomacy works with a diverse range of clients worldwide, including city councils, property developers, and international organizations.
Based in London, Shain Shapiro, the founder and CEO of Sound Diplomacy, has delivered the first-ever music presentation at a UN World Urban Forum and consulted at length with the Greater London Authority, contributing to the development of London's Night Czar and the Mayor of London's music policy.
Shain Shapiro's expertise extends beyond the UK, with consultations in over 60 cities and countries. Notably, Shain developed the official music strategy for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization in Cuba. For his contributions, Shain was named one of the top 10 Creative Entrepreneurs in Britain in the British Council's h100 list.
Sound Diplomacy's approach is rooted in research and data, demonstrating the economic and social value of the creative industries and providing strategic planning to maximize their impact. The organization advises on cultural strategy and creative industries policy, builds dynamic and inclusive environments for local music and cultural scenes, and leads educational initiatives to train arts professionals on best practices for nurturing sustainable arts and cultural ecosystems.
In a recent episode of the Innovating Music Podcast, hosted by Dr. Gigi Johnson, Shain discussed innovation in public policy and the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on the music industry. The discussion focused on music communities in cities as ecosystems and explored the implications of these effects for the future.
The podcast is available on various platforms, including Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Pandora, Overcast, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, YouTube, and others. Shain Shapiro, Ph.D., is also the co-founder of Music Cities Convention, the world's largest event for the music industry and city planners.
You can find more information about Sound Diplomacy on their website (www.sounddiplomacy.com) and on social media platforms such as Facebook (@sounddiplomacy / @musiccitiesevents), Instagram (@sound_diplomacy / @musiccitiesevents), Twitter (@SoundDiplomacy / @MusicCitiesSD), LinkedIn (Sound Diplomacy), and by email ([email protected]).
- Sound Diplomacy, through its focus on music, culture, and creative economy, has been influencing policy and legislation in education-and-self-development, politics, general-news, and other sectors, by providing strategic planning, advising on cultural strategy, and advocating for the economic and social value of the creative industries.
- As a thought leader in the intersection of technology, urban development, and the music industry, Shain Shapiro, the founder of Sound Diplomacy, has engaged in discussions about innovation in public policy, the impact of COVID-19 on the music industry, and the role of music communities in shaping city economies and nightlife on platforms like policy-and-legislation, technology, and general-news.
