Next PEDTalks Announced: The Mastering of a Music City

HAMILTON, ON – October 7, 2016 – The City of Hamilton’s Planning and Economic Development (PED) Department today announced that Amy Terrill, Executive Vice President of Music Canada, will present at the next PEDTalks event on Thursday, November 10 at Central Library.

Cities around the world are waking up to the multitude of opportunities that a vibrant music scene presents, including:

• The role it plays in attracting young people and the companies that employ them
• Its economic value in creating jobs and direct spend
• Building a city’s identity, pride and image
• Providing a means of cultural expression
• Bringing the community together despite language, income or racial differences

Hamilton is well positioned to be recognized as a city of music and to grow these opportunities. Hamilton has led the way in Ontario by not only developing a music strategy, but also by engaging the industry and maintaining a positive dialogue between the music community and city hall; but, it takes fortitude and collaboration to forge a new path.  

This next PEDTalk features Amy Terrill, a globally recognized expert in municipal music strategies, who will share some of the newest information from around the world. Amy is passionate about the development of music cities, and is a frequent speaker on global best practices and key learnings, many of which are featured in The Mastering of a Music City report.

Joining Amy will be representatives from Hamilton’s Music Strategy who will discuss the considerable work that has gone into branding Hamilton as a “music city”; and how local government leaders, staff and community champions can all play a supporting role in helping strengthen our city’s music scene.

Seating will be very limited – pre-registration for this free event is required.

Event information

Date:  Thursday, November 10, 2016
Time: 4 to 6 pm
Location:  Central Library, Hamilton-Wentworth Room
55 York Blvd, Hamilton

RSVP information

• Free event.
• Media must pre-register by Friday, November 4  for capacity plans to be finalized.
• Interviews and photo opportunities with presenters may be arranged in advance.

Contact information
Ann Lamanes, Communications Officer, City of Hamilton
Phone: 905-546-2424 ext. 5541
Email: [email protected]

About PEDTalks

PEDTalks are free public events that bring together citizens, business leaders, City of Hamilton staff and other city builders to share ideas and insights about Hamilton’s future growth and development. PEDTalks events feature different special guest speakers and are scheduled throughout the year. View past events.