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This collection of resources is a non-exhaustive overview of studies and publications on the music sector in Europe and beyond. It will be continously updated aiming to offer a broad overview of existing research on different aspects and parts of the music sector.
By using the filter on the left you can search for specific researches, if no filter is used the publications are listed by date. If you observe that important studies/researches are missing, please contact the EMC at: info@emc-imc.org

2024

Artificial Intelligence and International Cultural Relations: Challenges and Opportunities for Cross-Sectoral Collaboration

Artificial intelligence (AI) affects multiple dimensions of international cultural relations. Amidst increasing geopolitical competition and a global search for new AI governance frameworks, international cultural relations affect AI development and vice versa. How does AI impact cultural sectors? How can institutions and actors engaged in international cultural relations ensure ethical and responsible technology use, as well as mitigate imbalances accentuated by AI systems? What does a strategy for work in the field of international cultural relations in the AI era look like?

  • ifa - Forum for International Cultural Relations
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2024

The international mobility of disabled artists and culture professionals

This latest publication from On the Move builds on its Cultural Mobility Webinar focused on the 'International Mobility of Disabled Artists and Culture Professionals.' It extends the insights from two significant studies conducted for the British Council under the EU-funded Europe Beyond Access project: "Time to Act" (2021) and "Time to Act: Two Years On" (2023).

  • On the Move
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2024

UK Music Diversity Report 2024

The Workforce Diversity Survey continues to be an essential starting point for UK Music to collaborate with industry stakeholders, facilitate productive conversations and turn insights into actions. Now in its fifth year, the first survey was launched in 2016 and subsequent reports were released in 2018, 2020 2022. Yet the findings continue to be as vital as ever.

  • UK Music
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2024

Fair Pay in the Arts: The talk of the town or the elephant in the room?

This publication provides insights into the various roles that public funders, artists, unions, resource organisations, and institutions, can undertake in promoting and enacting fair pay practices. The report sheds light on possible gaps in existing frameworks, as well as areas outside of regulations and legal enforcement.

  • International network for contemporary performing arts (IETM)
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2024

Creative Pulse: A Survey on the Status and Working Conditions of Artists and CCS Sector Professionals in Europe

The Creative Pulse survey report sheds light on the status and working conditions of artists and cultural professionals across Europe, providing invaluable insights into the challenges they face and paving the way for impactful policy actions.

  • Culture Action Europe (CAE)
  • Panteia
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2024

Navigating the Path to Fair Practice. A complete overview of the findings of ECSA's survey on fair practice

This document presents a detailed overview of the results of the European Composer and Songwriter Alliance’s (ECSA) survey on fair practice, which was launched in September 2022. Gathering over 200 responses from all across Europe, the survey shed light on the post-pandemic economic, social, and working conditions of European music creators.

  • European Composer and Songwriter Alliance (ECSA)
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