Lafayette officials and cultural institutions have launched a music industry census.
The Lafayette Music Census is a joint effort of Festival Acadien et Creole, Lafayette Unified Government, Lafayette Travel and the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, according to the release.
They are inviting everyone involved in the music industry in all capacities to participate in an online survey that can be found at lafayettemusiccensus.com. The census dates are October 11th to October 25th.
It aims to assess the health of the local music industry and is currently being held in conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebration of the Acadien et Creole Festival, an iconic event celebrating Lafayette’s vibrant cultural heritage. It has been started.
Here’s what the release says about it:
Led by Sound Music Cities, a nationally recognized leader in music ecosystem assessment, this initiative provides valuable insight into how Lafayette’s music scene contributes to the region’s cultural and economic fabric. will provide. This census aims to engage local musicians, venues and industry professionals to assess the strengths, opportunities and challenges within the music community. Online surveys will be accepted for three weeks starting today, October 11th. “Although this census is aimed at people who work in the music industry, we value the perspective of our fans,” said Don Pitts of Sound Music Cities. “Following the census, we will conduct a viewer/fan survey to gather additional information. Please help us spread the word to industry stakeholders.”
Pat Mold, vice president of programming and development for Festival Acadien et Creole, said the festival is “not only excited to celebrate our 50th anniversary, but also to be the starting point for the Cities of Sound Music Census survey. I’m also excited about it.” We measure not only the health of our music ecosystem, but also the economic impact of our music on our cultural economy. ”
The Lafayette Music Census aims to empower local artists and industry leaders by collecting critical data that will guide future strategies to preserve and grow the city’s rich musical landscape. That’s what I mean.
Mayor and President Monique B. Boulet said Lafayette’s music is “an integral part of our cultural identity. Through this census, we not only honor the accomplishments of our artists, but also honor their community. We will ensure that our contributions continue to thrive for years to come.” . ”
Organizers said, “This partnership not only honors the rich tradition that Festival Acadien et Creole has fostered over the decades, but also looks to the future of Lafayette’s music scene. By participating, we will ensure that the voices of musicians and industry experts are represented.” , and support services that help preserve and grow the legacy that has made Lafayette a cultural and musical center. ”
