5. CLUSTERS AND COLLABORATION
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Open innovation methods that include collaboration between different sectors can be enablers of innovation and growth in the creative industries. The cottage industry nature of the majority of the industry has limited the development of collaborative ventures. There is also a coordination failure between the music industry and other creative and technical industries.
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Closer co-operation with tourism bodies such as Fáilte Ireland and Tourism Ireland. Closer collaboration with the technology and games sectors. Improved procedures for licensing of live events and interacting with local authorities. Amendment to Film Tax Relief Guidelines to encourage the engagement of Irish/EU based music components within the scheme. Request for amendment to the “SARP” taxation relief to encourage immigration of skilled talent capable of performing key functions within the industry (in such areas as sound recording and fostering/promoting Irish talent). Consideration of the music industry (and broader creatives) and the way it is not adequately considered at present in the NACE industrial classification system. Better data means evidence-based policy.
(Right) Conor O’Brien/Villagers
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