THE ULTIMATE GO-TO GUIDEFOR MUSIC TOURISM SHOWCASING THE BEST MUSIC TRAVEL ITINERARIES TO DISCOVER FROM ALL AROUND THE GLOBE
Anchorage•Anguilla•Auckland•Baku• Beirut•Bogota•Bristol• Buffalo•CapeBretonIsland•Casablanca•Cluj-Napoca•Dubai• Dublin•Fayetteville•Halifax•Hamilton•Havana•Istanbul•Lima •London•Macon•Mbabane•Melbourne•Memphis•MexicoCity •Miami•Montreal•Monterrey•Norrköping•Riyadh•SãoPaulo• Salvador•SanJuan•Shelby•Manchester•Paris• Shillong•Tokyo•Ulaanbaatar•Vienna
TRAVELLING THE WORLD WITH MUSIC Everycityhasthousandsofmusicgems
Attimes,thesecanlooklikeabigmuseum,suchastheBritishMusic Experience,oranimpressiveconcertvenueas,RedRocks Amphitheater.Attimes,thesecanbethemostintimatemoments,like discoveringthejazzbooksectionatBornBadRecords,orcatchinga popupconcertfortoddlersbyBabyRockSample.
Inthesamewayasthemusicaltasteofeachpersonisaphotographof theiridentity,themusicgemsofeachcityareanopportunitytohavea conversationwiththeirculture.
Butthere’sa problem.These musicgemsare everywhere,but it’snotalways easytodiscover them. PabloBorchi,SoundDiplomacyEventsandEducation
EDITORIAL SometimesIfeelthattheonlywaytotraveltoenjoyanexcitingmusic sceneproperly,say,theacidjazzonefromTaiwan,istoformabandand bookashowinTaipei.Ortohostapodcastaboutfreejazzforaglobal onlineradio.
Whatiftherewasadifferentwaytoconnectwithlocalmusicscenes, theirmusicians,theirmelomaniacsandallofthosehiddengemsthatare constantlyflashingacrosstown?
Whatiftherewasanarticulatednetworkofmusicians,musictour operatorsandmusicfansthatcouldhelpyouexploreotherpartsof theworldthroughtheeyesofalocalmusicnerd?
In2024theTaylorSwiftEffectput“musictourism”and“gigtripping” ineveryone’smouth,butthetruthisthatthereisawholeuniverseof peoplewhoareeagertodiscovertheworldthroughmusicbeyond thebiggestconcerts.
However,there’sstilltoexistamusictourismguidethatcanfindthose musicgeeks,thekindofpeoplethatdroolformusicdocumentaries, anddirectthemto musicdestinationsthatwillblowtheirmind.
Evenifthey’refoundinasmallruraltowninaNorthernIndianmountain, oravillageinEswatini.
ThatiswhatTheHiddenGemsofMusicTourismisallabout.Aguideand platformthateasesaccesstocommunitydrivenmusictourismandits mostexcitinginnovations. Thisguideisaninvitationtoconverse withtheworldthroughmusicand connectwithkindredspirits.
A FEW WAYS TO EXPLORE THE HIDDEN GEMS
AN EDITORIAL WAY OF MUSIC TRAVELLING Notwopeoplearethesameandnotallmusictravellersare thesame. That’swhywe’vepreparedthissectionwhichhelpsyou exploretheguidethroughseveraleditorialtravellinesthat canbediscoveredacrossitinerariesoftheguide.
Let’s explore them!
AN EDITORIAL WAY OF MUSIC TRAVELLING FOR MUSIC TODDLERS
Vienna,Austria:AToddler'sDayinthe MelodicCapital Page-50
Manchester,GBR:ManchesterEchoes: UnveilingtheCity'sMusicalLegacy Page-44
FOR HI-FI MUSIC LISTENING
Tokyo,Japan:Tokyo-BeatsforaDay Page-34
Cluj-Napoca,Romania:TheHeartBeatof Transylvania Page-40
FOR CATCHING A MUSIC WALKING TOUR
Dublin,Ireland:SingingStreetsDublin Page-42
MexicoCity,Mexico:FromDanzonto DigitalCumbia Page-90
Melbourne,Australia:MappingMelbourne ThroughMusic Page-30
FOR MUSIC BOOK LOVERS
Paris,France:ParisUnderground Page-48
Beirut,Lebanon:ATourofBeirut’sMusic InADay Page-12
Bogota,Colombia:ExploringBogotá:The HeartbeatofaMulticulturalMusicScene Page-84
TO TAKE PART IN A MUSIC WORKSHOP
Salvador,Brazil:TheDrum’sRevolution Page-96
Fayetteville,AR,USA:Soundtrackofthe OzarksOldandNew Page-62
FOR STAYING AT A MUSIC HOTEL
Salvador,Brazil:TheDrum’sRevolution Page-96
Bristol,VA,USA:TheBirthplaceof CountryMusic Page-56
FOR VISITING THE GRAVES OF FAMOUS MUSICIANS
Bogota,Colombia:TheHeartbeatofa MulticulturalMusicScene Page-84 Macon,GA,USA:FromSoulfulSitesto SouthernRockRoyalty:Macon,GA Page-70
FOR JAZZ LOVERS SanJuan,PuertoRico:AMusicalSunday inaCaribbeanGem Page-98
Monterrey,Mexico:Monterrey:The MeltingPotTour Page-92
Istanbul,Türkiye:IstanbulUnplugged: HarmoniesoftheOldCity Page-28
Mbabane,Eswatini:Bringyourfire, Eswatini Page-18
FOR EXPLORING MUSIC MUSEUMS Melbourne,Australia:Mapping MelbourneThroughMusic Page-30
Salvador,Brazil:TheDrum’sRevolution Page-96
London,Canada:WelcometoCanada's OnlyUNESCOCityofMusic Page-68
Shillong,India:EchoesofFaith:A SpiritualFolkMusicJourney Page-32
Buffalo,NY,USA:AMusic-Lover'sGuide toBuffalo Page-58
Macon,GA,USA:FromSoulfulSitesto SouthernRockRoyalty:Macon,GA Page-70
FOR ENJOYING BUSKERS Melbourne,Australia:MappingMelbourne ThroughMusic Page-30 Casablanca,Morocco:Discover Casablanca,wheremusicmeetsthe souls! Page-14
Halifax,Canada:Halifax:ASeaofMusic Page-64
Fayetteville,AR,USA:Soundtrackofthe OzarksOldandNew Page-62
Montreal,Canada:SummertimeBeatsin Montreal Page-76
FOR OUTDOOR FESTIVALS Hamilton,Canada:ForVisitingMusicians andMusicLovers Page-66
Anchorage,AK,USA:MusicUnderthe MidnightSun Page-54
Montreal,Canada:SummertimeBeatsin Montreal Page-76 SanJuan,PuertoRico:AmusicalSundayin aCaribbeanGem Page-98
Featured Artists (Left to Right) Roberta Flack Mural, Floyd Council Mural and Doc & Merle Mural
MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA SonicGemSeeker: MounyaAbou Rahal Location:Beirut,Lebanon
Playlist
Kifak Inta - Fairuz
Abu Ali - Ziad Rahbani
La Ba’Den - Yasmine Hamdan
Khruangbin - Texas Sun
Home - Adriatique
A TOUR OF BEIRUT'S MUSIC IN A DAY BEIRUT, LEBANON MORNING
MIDDAY
SalonBeyrouthisanauthenticlookingcafeintheHamraareain Beirut.ItishometoJazznightswherebandsperformregularly andjamtogetherinfrontofajazzlovingcrowd.Itisagreat placetohavebreakfastinthemorning,withitsgorgeous landscapeanddesignsurroundingit.Ifyou'reajazzenthusiast andfoodlover,itwouldbetheperfectplacetostartyourday.
ChicoRecordswouldbetheperfectstopduringtheday.It'sa vinylrecordstoreinHamraaswell,inthesameareaasSalon Beyrouth.Itishometoalargecollectionofrecords.Youcan findprettymuchanyArabicrecordthere,aswellas internationalones.Youcantakeyourtimegoingthroughthe collectionandselectingtherecordsyoulike.
AFTERNOON BARZAKH
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Therearetwospotsthatyoucanhitintheafternoon,Barzakh BookshopandMezyan.Theybothserveasmusicvenuesas wellduringthenight.Barzakh-abeautifulbookshop-hosts intimateorientalperformancesbylocalandinternationalartists andmusicians.Mezyan,aLebaneserestaurant,ishometo regularArabicPopandLebanesenightswhereArabicmusic anddancingtakeover.
Beirutishometooneofthebestnightlifescenes.Thereareso manyvenuestocheckoutsuchasTheGrandFactory,Ahm Club,Skinn,etcforelectronicorPoporevenHipHop nights/parties.JamsessionshappenatHoleintheWall, Aaliya's,Riwaq,Now,andTota.MetroAlMadinaisiconicin termsofmusiceventsandtheatre.Thebiggestvenues (rave/concert)BeirutWaterfront&ForumdeBeyrouth.
Beirutissovibrant Trytoexploreitscafeandmuseumsduring theday,butalsoitsmagnificentnightlife.Thelocalsare welcomingpeople,andthey'llhelpoutwithplacestodiscover.
SonicGemSeeker:
DouaaSerhir Location:Casablanca,Morocco
Playlist
Casablanca-DouaaSerhir
Casablanca-SaadLamjarred
MakhelawMagalou-Manal
HindZiadi-Wajahni
RYM-JayebKhbari
DISCOVER CASABLANCA, WHERE MUSIC MEETS THE SOULS! CONSERVATOIRE DE CASABLANCA
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MORNING MIDDAY
ART DECO DISTRICT
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Let'sstartwiththe**MusicConservatoryofCasablanca**to learnabouttraditionalMoroccanmusicanditscontemporary evolution.
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Headovertothe”ArtDecoDistrict”,whereyoucanappreciate thearchitecturewhilelisteningtostreetmusiciansplaying traditionalMoroccaninstruments.
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EnjoyatraditionalMoroccanlunchaccompaniedbylivemusic atarestaurantintheOldMedina.
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Intheevening,delveintoCasablanca'scontemporarymusic scene.Attendalivemusicperformanceatalocalvenue.Look forplacesfeaturingtraditionalMoroccanmusicsuchas Andalusian,Gnawa,orChaabi,oroptforamorecontemporary settingshowcasingMoroccanfusionorjazz.Amstrong Casablanca:Ahavenforrocklovers,Amstrongoffersalively atmosphereandfeatureslocalrockbands.
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Thisitinerarycombinesculturalexplorationwithafocusonthe richmusicalheritageofCasablanca,alongsidecontemporary expressionsofmusicalcreativity.Enjoythemelodiesand rhythms!
SonicGemSeeker: ShilpaAnanth Location:Dubai,UnitedArab
Emirates
Playlist
One & Only - Shilpa Ananth
Yumma - Zeina Aftimos
Sthuthi - Shushin Shyam
Pocket - Miloux
Raat Ki Raani - Arooj Aftab
THE DUBAI MUSIC DIARIES DUBAI, ARAB EMIRATES Startyourmorningbystrollingaroundtheartisticwarehouses ofAlserkalAvenue,inAlQuoz,andmakesuretocheckoutThe FlipSideandRawMusicStoretogetyourfixforrareand reveredvinylrecords.
WalkaroundthebustlingstreetsofDeira,whichistheOGside ofDubai,andnowconsideredasoneoftheoldestandfirst neighbourhoodsofthiscity,andcheckoutuniqueand regional,aswellasregularmusicalinstrumentsandaudiogear, atavarietyofmusicshopsthatarelocatedclosetoeachother. MelodyHouseandThomsunarebothgreat!
Ifyou'retravelingtoDubaibetweenthemonthsofOctober toMay,thenbesuretoaddGlobalVillagetoyourto-dolist. Anincrediblespacethatbringstogetherover90different culturesofmusic,food,clothing,homegoods,and entertainment,thereisnothingquitelikethisplace anywhereintheworld.
Withoutadoubtyouneedtomakesureyouvisitthisbeautiful, speak-easyrestaurantandbarcalledHoneycombHi-Fi. Spinningeclecticglobalsounds,withIzakayastyledining, rotatingartexhibitions,avinylrecordandbookshopareallpart oftheofferinghere,includingthedrinkswhicharedelicious! IfyouhaveextratimeandwishtolistentothebestliveJazz musicinanincrediblyintimate50personmaxmusicvenue setting,withgoodfoodanddrink,thenJassLoungeisyour placetogo.
SonicGemSeeker: SizoHlophe Location:Mbabane,Eswatini Playlist
Indzawo Yami - Bholoja
Nkombose - Azumah & Smiles Makama
Azambe mntfwanami - ZiyawaKazitha
Musa - Sooks
Inhilitiyo -Iyavuma - Parcel
BRING YOUR FIRE, ESWATINI WebeginthedaywithBahleGallery,ajazzcafethatwill serenadeyouwithsomewarmjazzovercoffeeandthe signatureBahleGallerybreakfast Avarietyofcollectionsof artifactsandartworksaredisplayedinthesmallgallery.Itgives aglimpseofEswatini'sculturallandscape
Duringthelunchhours,wevisittheMantengaCulturalvillage andseethetraditionaldance.Wealsogettolearnaboutthe uniquenessoftheSwazihome,structurallyandsocially.Here we'llalsojointhedancetroupeinsonganddance.
Afterthedance,wewinddownattheMantengaCraftCentre. Thisisacomplexforcommunaleateries.IthousesItalian, Ethiopian,andAfricanBraai/BBQ-stylerestaurants.
WeendthenightatHouseonFire,alsoknownasthevenuefor thefamousBushFireFestival.HouseonFireislocatedwithin theMalandelasComplex.ItisanAfrocentricamphitheaterthat bringstogetherthebestlivebandsandlateraDJwouldspin popularSouthernAfricanrhythmsuntilclose. YoucouldalsopassbytheCountry'smuseumonyourwayto HouseonFiretolearnabouttheculture.Eswatinihasvery friendlypeople,benice.
SonicGemSeeker:HayaAl-Hejailan Location:Riyadh,SaudiArabia Playlist Aalam AL Ahlam - Seera
Fannan - Sound of Ruby
Batt Habibi - Garwasha
Ya Thalam Ya Kabes - Fulana
Ahrub - Tamtam
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA A SONIC TOUR OF RIYADH MORNING
SAUDI MUSIC HUB WEBSITE
MIDDAY
Inthemorning,stoponoverattheSaudiMusicHublocatedin theheartofRiyadh.Comelearnabouttheheartofthelocal musiccommunityandthejugularveinofmusicallifelong learning.
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AFTERNOON
SOUQ AL-HILLAH MERWAS STUDIO WEBSITE
Makeyourwaydowntothetraditionalmusicalsouq,SouqalHillah.Atouristattractionintheal-Oudneighbourhoodwhich emergedin1955andincludes50+shopsspecialisingin instrumentssuchasOud&Rebab Greatforsouvenirshopping
EVENING
VisittheGuinnessWorldRecordholdingstudioMerwas, thelargeststudiointheworld.
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Finishoffthedaywithoneofthreeoptions,1)ashowatThe Warehouse,agrassrootsvenueinJAXdistrict2)walkoverto Beasthouseforamocktail,dinnerorforadanceordriveover totheDiplomaticQuarterfordinnerandadanceatUnstabble (astableturnedclub)orAttacheacigarandmocktaillounge. VisitingRiyadhduringDecembercanbeanexcitingtime becauseyou’llbeabletocatchSoundstormFestivalandXP MusicFuturesConference.
ASIA & OCEANIA SonicGemSeeker: MarkRoach Location:AucklandTāmakiMakaurau, NewZealand Playlist We Know The Way - Opetaia Fao’i, LinManuel Miranda
Royals - Lorde
Sway - Bic Runga
Young Blood - The Naked and Famous
Supalonely - BENEE, Gus Dapperton
AUCKLAND TĀMAKI MAKAURAU, AUSTRALIA THE UNIQUE SOUNDS AND TASTES OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC MORNING
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MIDDAY
Startthedaybytakingthe10-minuteferryfromthedowntown areaacrosstoDevonportforaspotofbreakfastamongstthe artisanboutiquesandartdealershipsofthisbaysidevillage. Beingthehometownofsomeofourmostwell-knownexports suchasLorde,TheNakedandFamousandTheVeilsunderlines thissuburb’sreputationasahotbedofcreativetalent.
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WEBSITE KARANGAHAPE ROAD
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WanderupQueenStreetwhichwillleadyoutothetheatre districttotakeatourofthe2300-capacityCivicTheatretheonlyatmospherictheatreinAustralasia Builtin1929,ithas hostedperformancesfromNickCavetoGladysKnight, Broadwaymusicalstoballet ToursoftheAucklandTownHall arealsoconducted.Thetownhallsdoublesasseatof governanceandaliveperformancespace.
WalktothesummitofMaungawhauMtEdenfora360degree vistaofthecitybeforeheadingtoGalbraithsAlehouseand micro-breweryforalatepublunchandaselectionoftheir award-winningcraftbeers.Acrosstheroadyou’resuretofind agigfortheeveningatthelegendary1000-capacityvenue ThePowerstationwhichhasajammedscheduleoflocaland internationalacts.
Forasmallergig,strolldowntoKarangahapeRoad,knownby localsas“K'Road”.It’sAuckland'screativehubforalternative arts&events,uniquehospitalityandindependentretailers.This culturallydistinctiveareaishometosomeofthebest grassrootsmusicvenuesintownsuchasWhammyBar,Wine CellarandNeckoftheWoods.
IfyoutimeyourvisittoAucklandinsunnyMarchyou’llbeableto attendthePasifikaFestival(freeofcharge)-thelargest celebrationofPacificculture,foodandmusicanywhereinthe world!
SonicGemSeeker: ÜlviGitaliyev Location:Baku,Azerbaijan Playlist
Синяявечность - Muslim Magomayev
Muğam - Vaqif Mustafazadə
Şən Azərbaycan - Şövkət Ələkbərova
Ey Gözəl - The Half
Ey Sən - Rasim Müzəffərli
THE WINDY CITY: MUSICAL SHRINES OF BAKU WhilemoststreetsinBakuawaketothechirpingofbirds,one streetstartswith70smusic.NestledbetweenaMosqueanda metro,theVinylClubteleportsitsvisitorstoapre-internetera, whenplasticandtapewasthesourceofmusic.Vahid,the owner,isknowntoofferteatopassersby.Ifyouplanongoing, expecttospendanhourgoingoverSovietPop,Azerbaijani ballads,andclassicrock.
TheInternationalMughamCentre,auniquevenueworldwide, immersesvisitorsinBaku’smusicalsoul.Mugham,anintense blendofpoetryandrhythm,comesalivehere,playedon traditionalinstrumentslikethetarandkamancha.Thecentre hostsperformancesandshowcasesexhibitsonthegenre’s evolution,bridgingcenturiesofAzerbaijanicultureanddrawing enthusiastsfromacrosstheglobe.
WhileBakuisknownforitslargeandimpressivetheatres,one placethatmakesupforitslackofsizeandbudgetwithsheer talentistheBakuPantomimeTheatre.Housedinaformer Germanchurch,asmallbutdedicatedteamofveteranand freshfacesperformweekly.Whetheryoulikemodern comediesorretellingsofAzeritragedies,thereissomething foreveryoneattheBakuPantomimeTheatre.
Atnight,nopartofBakuismorebeautifulthantheCaspianSea. WhiletheSeaissilent,youcanhearaplethoraofmusic,from streetperformersplayingthetraditionalkamanchatomodern popmusic.ThelatestvoiceisMuslimMagomayev,theAzeri singerknownfor“OhSea,OhSea”,hisodetotheCaspian. Alifesizestatueplayshissongsattheclickofabutton,used bylocalsandtourists.
Thereisasmallbutdedicatedrockscene,thoughtitsnot apparentatfirst.BarsandclubsinthecentreofBakucanbe heardwellintothenight,youhavetobeadventurousenough tofindthem.
SonicGemSeeker: AltaylıKız Location:Istanbul,Turkey Playlist Zalim - Sezen Aksu
Seni Her Gördüğümde - Erkin Koray
Yazlik - Lin Pesto
Anadolu Ejderi / Elektro Sayfiye HavasıLive - Gaye Su Akyol
The Way I Do - Ipek Ipekcioglu
TURKEY ISTANBUL UNPLUGGED: HARMONIES OF THE OLD CITY RECORDS TakeamorningstrollalongtheBosphorus,cradledbythecity's Adhan.TakeaferrytoKadıköyStation,enjoysomeTurkish coffeeonboard.HeadovertoPikapKadıköy,aneatly decoratedvinylstoreinthemiddleofthebusyalleys,forsome affordablepricedsecondhandErkinKorayrecords.Makesure togetdistractedandlostinthestreetsofIstanbul-that's wherehalfthemagichappens.
Headbacktothecoast.AmiddaystrollalongtheÜsküdar Walkway,accompaniedbyatastyDöner,willhelpyourelax yourbrainandstomachforthetimebeing.Thewavesof BosphorusandcrowdedstreetsareapartoftheIstanbul sounds.
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AfternoonisagoodtimetostartmakingyourwaytoFatihinthe Europeanside.TakethemetrotoBalat,anoldneighborhood thatoncewasthehotspotfordiversecrowd.Catchthe Tuesdaymarket,buysomehome-madewine,andmakesure topetsomestraycatsoutsidethehistoricalhomes,churches, andmosques.
EveningmustbespentinTaksimSquare.Grabanotherbite fromthestreetvendorsoutsidethemetrostation,walkfive minutesovertoBovaJazzClub,whereallthetalented musiciansfromorpassingbyIstanbulperforms.Makeyourway inside,smalltalkwiththebartender,andenjoyajazzfusionthat blendstheeastandwest,oldandnew.
Ifyou'reupaftermidnight;headtoBeyoğluforsomemore musicanddrinks
SonicGemSeeker:DanielBacchieri Location:Melbourne,Australia
Playlist Everything’sBeautiful-HiatusKaiyote Hertz-AmylandTheSniffers Overdrawn-Bumpy LION-StephStrings MyMouth(lalala)-ISHAN
MAPPING MELBOURNE THROUGH MUSIC Enjoyyourmorningvisiting,forfree,theAustralianMusicVault (opendaily,from10amto5pm,withintheArtsCentre Melbourne).Itspermanentexhibitionshowcaseskeymoments ofAustralianmusichistoryblendingphysicalarchiveswith interactiveanddigitalexperiences.
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BEYOND BOURKE STREET
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Whileturningsidewalksintoperformancestages,street musiciansarepartoftheculturalsceneofMelbourne.Daily, artistscanbeseenplayinginseverallocations,including centralspotslikeBourkeStreetMall,SwanstonStreet,and SouthbankPromenade,creatingaMelbourne'livemusic playlist'onthestreets.
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Withmorethan60recordstoresacrossMelbourneand surroundingsuburbs(accordingtothegreatproject'Diggin’ MelbourneVinylLovers’TourGuide,createdin2010byChris Gill,fromNorthsideRecords,andTimBartold,fromWax MuseumRecords),Melbourneisan'amusementpark'for recordcollectors.Explorethemapavailablehereandhave afundiggin':)
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Openedin2021,CollingwoodYardsisanot-for-profitarts organizationandartsprecinctlocatedinCollingwood,an inner-citysuburbinMelbourne.Hometosoloartistsand creativecompanies,thismajorcontemporaryartsincubator alsohostslivemusiceventsinitscourtyardandthroughtwo bars.
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Withmorelivemusicvenuespercapitathananyothercityinthe world(MelbourneLiveMusicCensusReport2017),thepositive challengeistoselectalivegigtoattendinMelbourne:)
SonicGemSeeker:Pondermost Khongkliam Location:Shillong,India Playlist
Scotland of the east - Imilate
Law Ban Phyrnai - DBRYN, Jesparwell
Lyngdoh Tongkhar
Ko Ri Baieid - Master Warjri and The Band
U Syiem - Desmond Rimaki Sunn
Jingkyrmen - Lily Sawian, Neh
SHILLONG, INDIA ECHOES OF FAITH: A SPIRITUAL FOLK MUSIC JOURNEY MORNING
HARMONY HOUSE WEBSITE
MIDDAY
PYNURSLA WEBSITE
StartyourmorningattheHarmonyHouse,acozymuseum nestledintheheartofthecity,dedicatedtopreservingour uniqueblendoffolkandspiritualmusic.Here,exploreexhibits ofancientinstrumentsandlistentorecordingsthatcapturethe soulfulfusionoftraditionaltuneswithstoriesoffaithandhope. Middayisembracedbythelandscape'ssilence,brokenonlyby thehauntingmelodyofflutes.Amidsttheserene,frostcoveredvistasofPynursla,thesoulfultunescarrystoriesof faithandtradition,mergingseamlesslywiththenaturalbeauty. Thisuniquemomentoffersanintimateconnectionwithlocal culture,experiencedthroughtheechoesofflutemusicinthe crispwinterair.
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MELODY HOUSE
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CHAPEL OF ECHOES
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AfternoonbringsyoutotheMelodyHouse,birthplaceof uniqueculturalhymnsthatnarratethestoryofJesus.Here, eachroomsingswithhistory,adornedwithartifactsand instrumentsthattelltalesoffaith.Liveperformancesfilltheair, creatinganimmersiveexperiencewheremusicandspirituality intertwine,echoingthecoreoflocalheritage.
Eveningfallswithachill,gatheringatChapelofEchoestoawait Jesus'birththroughsong.Voicesblendinharmony,warmthin thecold,celebratingwithmelodiesrichinfaithand anticipation.
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Meghalayawelcomestouristswarmly,boastingaricharrayof artistsandstunningsights.Knownforexceptionalhospitality, it'sahavenforbothnatureloversandmusicenthusiasts.
SonicGemSeeker: AprylPeredo Location:Tokyo,Japan Playlist
Secret Path - Besper
Let’s Get Started - Sora Satoh
バニラアイスのいうとおり - Catford Salmons
How’s The Weather - Aimi
Night Parades - Asano Raincoat
TOKYO - BEATS FOR A DAY TOKYO, JAPAN TOWER RECORDS SHIBUYA WEBSITE
Gobigorgohome.StepintoTowerRecordsinShibuya,the world'slargestphysicalmusicstore,andloseyourselfacross ninefloorsofmusicalheaven.Thesixth-floorhousesTower VinylShibuya,with100,000records,including40,000vintage andsecond-handgems.Whetheryou'rehuntingnostalgic treasuresorfreshvinyl,thisiconicstoreoffersanunparalleled experienceformusicaficionados.
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StillinShibuya,anearlycentury-oldcaféhidesbehindasimple façade,offeringauniquebaroquevibe.Dimlighting,and woodendécor,thisspotservesonlydrinks,whicharerequired tobedrunkinnear-silencetomaintaintheownersinsistence onamusicalatmosphere.Onlyclassicalvinylisplayed.Boasts animpressive3Dwallofspeakersinitstabernacle.
"GuitarStreet"isavibranthavenformusiclovers!Thesoundsof rock,jandK-pop,filltheairasthehard-corelong-timeplayers minglewithkidspickingouttheirfirstinstruments.Hundredsof guitarsandgleamundernightlights,andtheexpertiseof buyersandsellerssparklivelydiscussions.Exploretheside streetsandbackalleys,too:thereareshopsaroundevery cornerhere.
Over600livemusicvenuesoperateinTokyoandmostofthem areopen365daysayear,booking3-7bandsanightateach one.Hereinmid-April?Comejoin"musicbridgeTokyo,"an internationalmusicshowcasefestivalwithover30localand overseasbands.Hereanyothertime?Walkintoanylivevenue forawelcomingandgoodtime.Venuesaren'tgenre-specific, sothere'sahappymusicalchaos.
Over80%ofthemusicconsumedinJapanisdomestic,so don'texpecttheworld's2ndlargestmusicmarkettorelyon importedmusic.Openuptoexploringbothtraditionaland modernAsianmusic.
SonicGemSeeker: Khulan Erdenechimeg Location:Ulaanbaatar,Mongolia
Playlist
1983...86 - The Lemons
Seruun Tsetsegs- Badar Uugan
Bii Biyelgee - The HU
Expectations - Soyol Erdene
EXPERIENCE THE POST-SOVIET BLEND OF THE WEST AND THE EAST ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA MORNING
Ulaanbaatar,theworld’scoldestcapitalcity,isidealtovisitin summer.StartthedaywithawalktoTravelSt,justnorthofthe YavuuhulanGarden.NoticetheoldSovietbuildingsinthemidst ofshinyskyscrapers thiscollisionofstylesreallydefinesthe soulofthecity.HeadtothehistoricalTuulRestaurantfora nutritiousMongolianbreakfast.
MIDDAY
AFTERNOON CHOIJIN LAMA
WalkalongPeaceAvenuetoreachSukhbaatarSq.You'llfind theOperaTheatre&CentralCulturalPalace,twoofthegreat performancevenuesintown.There,youcantakeamomentto enjoytraditionalmusicshowsfromlocalensembles.Ifyouget ashortbreak,feelfreetoenjoythelatestexhibitionatthe NationalGalleryofArt.EnjoysomebeefbrisketatModern NomadsRestaurantforlunch.
HeadsouthtoenjoyKoreanstreetfoodvendorsinfrontof theDramaTheatre.StrollalongtheJamyanGynSttograb yourafternooncaffeinefromJack'sCoffeeShop.Turnright tocheckoutChoijinLamaTempleMuseumtolearnabout thecountry'sBuddhistinfluences.
ThebestdinnerisatVerandaRestaurant.Makesureyouget theterraceseatingtogetthebestnightviewofthecity. HeaddownstairstoendthenightwithashowattheFatCat JazzClub.Grabacocktail,takeaseat,andseetherealgems ofthecity'smusicsceneperformjazzfusion. Ifyou'refeelingenergizedaftertheshow,takeanicelongwalk totheZaisanMonument.Thenightiswhenthecityshinesthe most.Takeabreathandtakeitallin.
Playlist
Liniștea - om la luna
You’re So Good To Me - Curtis Mayfield
Brother On The Run Nu MT Edit - Mousse T.
La Baja - Su Round
Rise - Herb Alpert
THE HEARTBEAT OF TRANSYLVANIA CLUJ-NAPOCA MORNING
MUFA ROOM MIDDAY
CASA TIFF Aproperstartofyourdayshouldstartwithagoodmusical experience!HeadtoMufaRoom,aHi-Fimusiclisteningspot knownfordeliveringajoyfulandimmersivemusical experience.Youcanbringyourownmusic(vinyl,CDs,USBetc) orplaythemonlinefromstreamingplatformssuchasSpotify, QobuzorTidal.Coffeeandwaterisonthehouse.
MakeavisittoCasaTiff,acommunityhubthathostsa charminggastropubcalledVisuinandtheindependentrecord storeMelomelanj.Enjoyacupoffreshlybrewedcoffee& somegoodbites,whilesoakingintheartisticambiance.Music selectorsusuallytakeovertheterracewithcoolvinyl selections.Oryoucanjustvisittheindependentrecordand storelistentosometunes.
ZAZEN GARDEN ExploreothervibrantpartsofCluj-Napocaandmakeyourway toZazenGarden,streetfoodgardenwithindoorvenuefor concerts,oroutdoorvenuesforDJinglikeKibo.Thiscozy establishmentisanicespotforlivemusicenthusiastsand partyloversalike.Browsethroughabigselectionoffood vendorsandenjoythecozysetting.Youmightevenstumble uponaliveDJsetoraliveact.
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OBERJIN CLUB Astheeveningapproaches,indulgeinaculinarydelightat Oberjin/DapinooratBrutoFood.Sitback,relax,andsavor yourmealwhilebeingserenadedbylivemusicperformances oreclecticdjsetsthatshowcasesthediversityofClujNapoca'smusicalscene.Fromsoulfuljazz,toenergeticfolk tunes,thetwolocationsofferanunforgettabledining experience.Forcoolafters,checkMushuroi.
BoohaBar,AtelierCafe,FormSpace.
SonicGemSeeker:MarkRedmond
Location:Dublin,Ireland
Playlist
Old Town - Phil Lynott
Raglan Road - Luke Kelly
Heyday - Mic Christopher
The Foggy Dew (With Sinéad O’Connor)The Chieftains
Streams of Whiskey - The Pogues
SINGING STREETS DUBLIN KILLINEY HILL PARK WINDMILL LANE STUDIOS Takingthetrainsouthofthecitytoleadstoamorninginthe coastaltownsofKilliney&Dalkey.AwalkupKillineyHillreveals locationswherethefilmOnce(Oscarwinnerforbestsong)was filmedandDepecheModeshotamusicvideo.Bono,TheEdge, andEnyaarelocals,soyouneverknowwhoyoumightruninto. StoppingatDunLaoighreonthewaybacktotownrevealsold BobGeldofhaunts.
Backinthecity,awalkalongthedocks(U2andCranberries albumcoverlocations)bringsyoutothefamousWindmillLane Studios(whereeveryonefromAC/DCtoBowietoGaga recorded)foratour.LunchcanbehadatTheBailey,where LukeKellyfirsthadtheideatosingRaglanRoad,perhapsfirst stoppingforapintatBruxelle's,oratleastforaselfiewiththe PhilLynottstatueoutside.
Apost-lunchwalkaroundthecityisnextup.Astrolldown GraftonStreetleadstoStephen'sGreen,whereyoucancheck outthesitesofElvisCostelloandVanMorrisonalbumcovers. TheLittleMuseumofDublin,anditspermanentU2exhibition, acrosstheroadisafantasticoverviewofthecity.Thereare multipleRecordshopsandInstrumentsshopsworthchecking outinthevicinity.
TempleBarcanbevisitedifonlytocheckoutRoryGallagher Corner,butifyoufeellikedinner,TheBadAssCafeiswhere SineadO'Connorwaitressedandalsohaslivemusic.The night'smainentertainmentshouldbecaughtatVicarStreet, TheWorkman'sClub,TheOlympia,orWhelan's.Apintwillbe neededtofinishtheday-O'Donoghue'shasn'tchangedsince theTheDubliners'timethere.
Alloftheselocations(andmanymore)canbefoundonour SingingStreetsiPhoneApp,availablefordownloadforfree fromtheAppStore.
SonicGemSeeker: JekaNarea Location:Manchester,UK
Playlist
Everything Is Going to Be Ok - GoGo Penguin Airtight (Live at The Stoller Hall) - The Orielles You’re Mine - IST IST No Place Like Home - The K’s Haemoglobin - Crimewave
MANCHESTER ECHOES: UNVEILING THE CITY'S MUSICAL LEGACY MANCHESTER PICCADILLY RECORDS Whetherit'spoachedeggsfromFederalCafeBarorafull EnglishatTheKoffeePot,thechoicesforbreakfastare plentiful.ExplorePiccadillyRecords,acutting-edgerecord shopofferinganacross-the-boardvarietyofmusic.Around thecorner,thereisAfflecksPalace,anindependentthree-floor mazeofalternativeshopsandsubcultures,whereyoucangeta tarotreading,acoffeeoratattoo.
FamiliesshouldvisitBandOnTheWall,toexperiencegigsfor bothkidsandadultssuchastheBabyRockSamplerandmore. Forlunch,headtoMackieMayor,acasualfoodhallina Victorianbuildingwithdiverseoptions,finewine,andcraft beer.Alternatively,tryRudy'sforthebestNeapolitanpizzain townanddessertatGooey'swherepeopleoftenqueuefora boxofcookies.
LADS AND GIRLS CLUB Afterthelunch-break,hopontheMetrolinktovisittheiconic SalfordLadsandGirlsClub,ahistoriclandmarkforever immortalizedbyTheSmiths.Immerseyourselfinmusichistory andsnapaphotooutsidethisculturalgem.Then,ventureto TheWhiteHotel,anavant-gardevenuerenownedforits experimentalmusicevents,addingatouchofunderground alluretotheMancunianexperience.
Asnightfalls,amust-visitplaceisYES,afour-floorvenue hostingdynamicconcertsandclubnightscateringtoevery musictaste.Electronicmusicenthusiastsshouldn'tmissThe WarehouseProject,renownedforitsimmersiveEDMevents heldinvariousvenuesfromSeptembertoNewYear’sEve. GothandemomusicloversmustvisitSatan’sHollow,a nightclubdedicatedtometalheads.
Ifyouareonabudget,youcanalsovisitgrassrootsmusic venuessuchasTheCastleHotel,Night&Day,andThePeerHat whereyoucanfindgreatgigsforlessthanatenner.
SonicGemSeeker:SandraWall Location:Norrköping,Sweden
Playlist
Sommarsången - Georg Riedel
Symphony No. 15: Beginning - Allan Peterson
Home Alone - Lex Ludlow
Ett Liv, Ett Lag - Markus Krunegård
Ver Jag Mig i Världen vänder - Den Svenska Björnstammen
THE SWEDISH MUSIC EXPERIENCE NORRKÖPING ItisfreezingoutsidewhenyougoforamorningWalk.Thetower bellsofthecityhallplayasongbyAviciiandyousneakintothe beautifulHedvigChurchonthesquaretoexperienceachurch organconcertobyUlfTellin.AshortwalktothevenueHörsalen andtheSchoolofCulturerehearsingachildren'sChoirsinging AstridLindgrenSongsbyGeorgeRiedelandfolkmusicbya youthorchestra.
TheWilhelmStenhammarInternationalMusicCompetitionis openandfreefortheaudience.TheNorrköpingSymphony OrchestraandYoungglobaltalentsinClassicsongonTage ThePratteHarpfestivalandNkpgSoundforYoungcomposers entertainYouinthebeautifulLouisDeGeerconcerthallinthe oldindustriallandscapebytheCitymuseum,MuseumofWork, andStåhlsCollectioncontemporaryArt-andCampus
EveryyearsinceBobMarleypassedawaytheMemorialFestival (free)gathersSwedishreggaelovers,families,andmusic touriststoSkärblackawiththeirreggaesoundandlegendary RedHutStudio.Bringyourpicnicblanket.Lateafternoonyou findyourwaytoarecordcaféinthecitypromotingtheannual LPfair. Thereare25venuesinthecitycenter-working15minutes. YougofromHugoParkfestivalbythetrainstationtoHallarna CulturalHubforgrassrootconcertstohistoricalArbisfora SwedishRisingstar(passingABBAproducerTretows childhoodhome)theninternationalmusicatVärmekyrkan beforeEpicelectronicclusterEternity.
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TheallcityNightofCulturelastweekendofSeptemberis breathtakingandthecityfestivalinAugustafreefamilyfestival ofallgenres,Skogsröjetisauniquerockfest.Archipelago summerstageArkösund.
SonicGemSeeker:MichaelSpannu Location:Paris,France Playlist
Paris Is a Bitch - Big*Ranx
Ménilmontant - Charles Trenet
Antitaxi - La Femme
Le Villejuif Underground - Le Villejuif
Underground
La Fête Noire - Flavien Berger
PARIS
PARIS UNDERGROUND MORNING
WEBSITE COMETS
MIDDAY
BORN BAD RECORDS WEBSITE
It'shardtoescapethehipsterlifestyle,soI'llrecommend havingaspecialtycoffeeatCOMETS,38RueLéonFrot,aplace thatalsohappenstobearecordshop.It'ssmallandcozy, althoughtherecordselectionwillprobablybethesameasany otherhipstershop.
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MONTE EN L'AIR AfterhavinglunchintheareaatBistrotPaulBert,AuPetit Panisse,orCaféduCoin,I'dgoforapastryatTapisserie andthenheadtoBornBadRecords.Thisrecordshopisalso thelabelbehindsomeoftheFrenchindie,alternative, andexperimentalrockgems.SeeartistslikeForeverPavot, LaFemme,VillejuifUnderground,Usé,OrvalCarlosSibelius orCheveu.
Parishassomanygoodbookstores,andwe'reluckyenoughto alsohaveanamazingpublishingscenefocusedonpopular music.AtMonteenl'air,youcanfindamazingpublications, fromacademictoDIYmaterials.Iremembergoingthereforthe releaseofthesuper-specializedperiodicalAudimatwhich bringstogethersomeofthefinestmusicwritersinthecountry.
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WEBSITE LA GARE
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LaGare-LeGoreisanoldtrainstationthatwasabandoned andhasnowbeentransformedintoajazzclub.Entranceisfree, andyoucanseesomeofthebestmusiciansfromthelocal sceneandbeyond.WhatIlikemostofallisthesuperchill atmosphereandthecrowdfullofyoungpeople.Sodifferent fromaregularjazzclub.
Parishassomanyundergroungmusiccollectivesthatdoa wonderfuljobinmaintainingDIYculturealive.Aspecialmentionfor: EnVeux-tuenv'la,NonJazz,SonicProtestandInstantsChavirés.
SonicGemSeeker:KathrinHeimel Location:Vienna,Austria Playlist
Wien wort auf di - Granada
Wanna Take You There - DIVES
Jö Schau - Georg Danzer
Feet Up - My Ugly Clementine
Hand im Gesicht - Endless Wellness
A TODDLER'S DAY IN THE MELODIC CAPITAL GetrightintoitwithoneoftheKLASSICCOOL!interactive concertsforkids.Theyaretakingplaceinmuseumsalloverthe city,forexampletheDistrictMuseumFloridsdorf.
Ifthere’snoconcertplanned,thencheckoutHausderMusik instead.
Takeastrollthroughthestreetsofthe7thdistricttoexplore independentshops&cafes,andtocheckoutSubstance recordstore.GrabsomefoodatDschungelCafe(restaurant oftheyouththeatreofthesamename).Alsobookanhourslot attheZoomKindermuseumwhichisnextdoor,andoffersan underwaterthemedadventureplayareafortoddlers.
HeadtothepublicAquarium"HausdesMeeres".Itisa converted2ndworldwarflaktower,housesover10,000 aquaticbeingsandhasmagnificentviewsofthecity.There’s alsoagreatplaygroundbehindthebuildingifthelittleones needmorespacetorunaround.
Ifyouhaveababysitterforthenightthengrabdinnerat Yppenplatz,amarketsquarewithmultiplerestaurants. AfterwardsheaddownthestreettoexploretheGürtelrailway arches,whereanarrayofintimatevenueshostlivemusicand clubsareopenuntiltheearlyhours.
ForthosevisitinginlateJune,makesuretocheckoutthe Donauinselfest,thelargestfreeopen-airmusicfestivalin Europe.
SonicGemSeeker:MichaelHoward
Location:Anchorage,Alaska,USA
Playlist
Live In The Moment - Portugal. The Man
Thanks - Quinn Christoperson
Ayaprun - Pamyua
So Sweet - SunDog
ALASKA MUSIC UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN MusicattheAnchorageMuseum-WelcometoAnchorage! GetorientedtoAlaska'sdiversehistories,cultures,andartsby visitingtheAnchorageMuseum.CoffeeattheMusecafe followedbyinteractiveexhibits,guidedtours,andvideoswill orientyoutoouruniquenortherndestinationforartsand culture.
THE WRITER'S BLOCK LiveMusicBrunchatTheWriter'sBlock-Featuringbothtouring andlocalsongwriters12pm-2pminthehistoricSpenard neighborhood.MeetsomeofAlaska'smostpopular songwriters,poets,andvisitingguests!
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SundownSolsticeFestival-Welcometoaone-of-a-kind musicfestivalnestledintheheartofAnchorage,Alaskaeach June.Thisfestivalcelebratesthelongestdayoftheyearwitha fantasticlineupthatspansgenresincludingindie,EDM,andhip hop,featuringbothlocalandnationalartists.
Alaska'sUndergroundMusicScene-ExperienceAlaska's untamedmusicscenethathasproducedartistslikePortugal. TheMan,QuinnChristopherson,andMediumBuild.Van'sDive Baristhelate-nightheartbeatoftheAnchoragemusicscene andisagreatwaytowrapupyourmusictourofAnchorageby reallygettingtoknowthelocals!
Pablo'sBikeRentalsprovidesopportunitiestoexplore Anchorage'sworld-classtrailsystemandcoastaltrail Anchorageofferseasyaccesstospectacularhikingandviews fromtheChugachMountains
VIRGINIA DISCOVERING THE BIRTHPLACE OF COUNTRY MUSIC SESSIONS HOTEL Wakeupandrelaxduringyourstayatthemusic-themed SessionsHotel.Eachroomcallstothehistoryandheritageof Bristolwiththemeddecoralongsidemodernamenities, includingarecordplayerandcountryalbumsforyourroomto enjoyaprivatelisteningsession Thehotelalsoincludesindoor andoutdoormusicspaceswithregularjamsessions.
ExploretheBirthplaceofCountryMusicMuseum,a Smithsonian-affiliatedmuseumthattellsthestoryofthe1927 BristolSessions,wheresomeoftheearliestcountrymusic recordingsinAmericaweremade,includingnameslikethe CarterFamilyandJimmieRodgers.Visitorscanalsoexplore howevolvingtechnologyshapedtheearlyartists'successes andseehowthisrichmusicalheritageliveson.
TakeastrollonhistoricStateStreetofBristol,whichisfullof locallyownedrestaurants,breweries,andshops,manyof whichregularlyhostlivemusic.Downtowngemsincludethe famedlightedBristolSign,theBirthplaceofCountryMusic mural,theParamountCenterfortheArtsperformancevenue, andthefamedBurgerBar,thelastlocationwherethe legendaryHankWilliamswasseenalive
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HeadupClinchMountaintotheCarterFamilyFold,arustic, 800-seatmusicvenuededicatedtothepreservationof traditionalbluegrassandold-timecountrymusicandnamedin honoroftheoriginalCarterFamily,consideredtobecountry music'sfirstfamily.EverySaturdaynightofferstraditional concertsfullofpeopleflatfooting.
EverySeptember,theBristolRhythmandRootsReunionmusic festivaltakesplacedowntownandfeaturesmorethan150 artists,drawinginexcessof50,000musiclovers.
SonicGemSeeker:EdHealy
Location:Buffalo,NewYork,USA
Playlist Fallin' Down - The Goo Goo Dolls
Both Hands - Ani DiFranco
Super Freak - Rick James
Nebraska - Moe
Vagabond Moon - Willie Nile
A MUSIC-LOVER'S GUIDE TO BUFFALO COLORED MUSICIANS CLUB & JAZZ MUSEUM StartyourdayattheColoredMusiciansClub&JazzMuseum. Foundedin1918asasocialclubforAfricanAmericanmusicians, theCMCissymbolofBuffalo'sdeepandabidingmusical traditions.Settoreopenin2024aftera$3millionrenovation andexpansion,theCMCwillfeaturenewspaceforprograms dedicatedtojazzpreservation,educationandperformance.
SPORTSMEN'S Continueyourmusic-lover'sdaywithafewhourssamplingthe waresatoneofBuffalo'smanyindependentrecordstores. There'splentyofvinyl,CDsandmemorabiliatobefoundat RevolverRecords,DorisRecords,Hi-FiHitsandApplesand Oranges.Allofthesestoresarecommunityhubsforourmusic scene.
Buffalo'slegendarySportsmen'sTavernfeaturesregular afternoonshows.OnceahumblewateringholeinBuffalo's BlackRockneighborhood,Sportsmen'sisoneofthecountry's greathomesofAmericanaandrootsmusicinallitsforms. Checktheirgigcalendarandstoponby.(Protip:Besureto samplesomeofthesmokin'goodBuffalowings...).
Buffaloisanidealdestinationfortheloveroflivemusic.From elegantconcerthallstoindie-rockwateringholes,we'vegotit goingon,sevendaysaweek.Ourcityishometodeeply talentedmusiciansworkingineveryimaginablegenre.True musicloversbaskintheregion'sall-but-limitlesslivemusic offerings.
Buffalohastwosignaturemusicfestivalsoneweekapartin earlySeptember:TheBorderlandMusic&ArtsFestivalandthe MusicisArtfestivalfoundedandledbyGooGooDollsbassist RobbyTakac.
SonicGemSeeker:AdamHill
Location:CapeBretonIsland,Canada
Playlist
The Island - The Barra MacNeils
The Drunken Piper - Natalie MacMaster
Girlfriends - Breagh Isabel
Dry Land - The Town Heroes
Mull River Shuffle - The Rankin Family
CAPE BRETON ISLAND THE MUSIC OF CAPE BRETON ISLAND MORNING MIDDAY AFTERNOON
VisittheCelticMusicInterpretiveCentreinJudiqueon Canada’sMusicalCoast.LearnhowCapeBretonIslandhas fosteredsomeoftheworld’sbest-knownfiddlersthenexplore theCelticShoresCoastalTrailandmakesomemusicofyour ownwithmusicalinstallmentsfoundthroughoutthetrail.
THE RED SHOE PUB Stopbyalocalandtouristfavourite,theRedShoePubfor lunch.ThispubisownedbytheRankinsistersoftheesteemed group,TheRankinFamily,andfeatureslivetraditionalmusicon theregular.It’samust-seedestinationforanymusiclover whenvisitingtheIsland.
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ContinueyourdaybyheadingeastwardandvisitColaisdena Gàidhlig|TheGaelicCollege.AhomeforGaelicculture,the Collegeisdedicatedtopreservingandteachingtraditional arts,includingCapeBretonfiddle,piano,guitar,step-dancing, piping,highlanddancing,weaving,andofcourseGaelic language. SpendyoureveninginDowntownSydney,hometotheBig Fiddleandgreatrestaurantsthatfeatureamazingtradtional andcontemporarymusicians.Sydney’sdowntownoffersa boardwalkalongSydneyharbourwhereyoucanwatchthe sunsetonagreatdayofexploringCapeBretonIsland’s musicalhistoryandtalent.
CeilidhsandsquaredancescanbefoundthroughoutCape BretonIsland.Don'tbeshy,getuponthedanceflooranddon't worryifyoudon'tknowthesteps,we'realwayshappytoshow youwhattodo!
Playlist I’ll Know - Bonnie Montgomery Whooped If You Will - Nick Shoulders Nothing Unexpected - Modeling Your Heart’s A Big Tent - Willi Carlisle practicing silences / looking for waterJude Brothers
SOUNDTRACK OF THE OZARKS OLD AND NEW FAYETTEVILLE Farmfreshveggiesandflowersareaccompaniedbymusic oneverycornerofthecelebratedFayettevilleFarmersMarket, andyou’reaslikelytohearayoungbandtryingoutanew songasyouaretohearaward-winningmusicalveterans.
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Makeareservationinadvancetoexperiencethequirkiest musicalattractioninFayetteville,thehandmadeOzark instrumentsattheOzarkBallMuseum Theproprietorsare accomplishedfolkmusicianswhosingandplaytheirway throughthecollectionforgroupsofuptoeight DropintoFolkSchoolofFayetteville.Housedinastately1845 homewithbroadporches,theFolkSchoolhostsworkshops, jamsessions,intimatehouseconcerts,andsquaredances.
EndyourdayinFayettevillewithashowatGeorge’sMajestic Lounge,Arkansas’soldestlivemusicvenue.George’sisthe heartofDicksonStreetnightlife.Asyouwalkbacktoyour hotel,you’llhearmusiccallingfromrestaurantsandpubsand you’lldreamofyournextvisittoFayetteville.
Mt Sequoyah,aleafy32-acrecenteroverlookingtownhosts freeoutdoorconcertswithasunsetviewaswellasintimate chambermusicandindieandhardcoreall-agesshows.
SonicGemSeeker:HollyWarhus
Location:Halifax,Canada
Playlist
Possession - Sarah McLachlan
Johnny Tulloch - The Rankin Family
Survive - Reeny Smith
E Horo - Mary Jane Lamond
Barrett's Privateers - Stan Rogers
A SEA OF MUSIC Let’sstartoffbystoppingbyTAZRecordsindowntownHalifax andcheckingouttheirwideselectionofvinyl’s,CDs,DVDs, turntables,andmore!Afterthatwe’llwalktothelivelyHalifax waterfront.We’llwandertheboardwalk,startingatthepiers wherethecruiseshipsaredocked Wecantakeinthesweet soundsofthebuskersalongtheway,andwemightbelucky enoughtohearabagpiper!
Next,wewillvisitthehistoricAlexanderKeith’sBrewery, establishedin1820.Onthebrewerytourwewilllearnabout AlexanderKeith’simportantroleinthecity,samplethebeers andtakeinsomeCelticmusic.
Next,wecandropbytheopensessionatDurtyNelly’sforalate lunch.Themusicianssitaroundalargetableandplaytraditional Irishmusic.Visitingmusicianscantakepartinthefun!Wecan orderaGuinnessormaybetryanIrishcoffeewithourmeals. Intheevening,wewillsailthehighseas(oops!ImeanHalifax Harbour)whichisoneofthedeepestharboursintheworld! We’llgrabadrinkatthebaraboardthepopularTallShipSilva whichwasbuiltinKarlstad,Swedenin1939.Wecanbuylocal beeronboardandenjoysomeEastCoastmusiclikewewereat atraditionalkitchenparty!
Bringajacketbecausetheweatherchangesoftenandit’s cooleronthewater.
Location:Hamilton,Canada
Playlist it’ll be alright - ellis
Guilty Pleasure - Ariana Fig
Why - Whitness
Calibrate - Ten Minutes Detour
Sunset - Alex Whorms SonicGemSeeker:DevonHogue
FOR VISITING MUSICIANS AND MUSIC LOVERS STUDIOS HowdoyougettoFirstOntarioCentre?Practice,practice, practice!AndthereisnobetterplaceinHamiltontodothat thanMainStageRehearsalStudios!Don’tlettheexteriorfool you,thisKingStElocationishometoover30,000sqftof rehearsalandperformancespace–withanawe-inspiring collectionoftop-qualitygearthatwillmakeyourheartsing! Createdformusicians,bymusicians.
AVENUE STUDIOS THE GASWORKS Afterallthatpracticing,whynotrecordyournextsingle? Establishedin1976,GrantAvenueStudiosinHamiltonwas conceivedasanalternativetothelarge,sterilerecording environmentsthefoundersfrequentlyworkedin.Thisstudiois steepedinhistorywithU2,JohnnyCash,SarahMcLaughlin,and evenRaffihavingrecordedthere!Baskintherichhistoryofthis spaceandbeinspired.
TheGasworksisHamilton’shubforarts,education,and community!Dropbyforajazzconcert,studentshowcase,or coffeehouse–whileyou’rethere,besuretovisittheHamilton MusicCollective,tolearnhowyoucansupporttheir “InstrumentforEveryChild”initiative Ourcreativecommunity iswhatmakesHamiltonspecial,andweencouragealltolearn abouttheyouthprogrammingavailable
Bridgeworksisdedicatedtoshowcasingdynamiceventsand programmingthatcelebratescreativevisionsandvoicesfrom acrosstheregionandbeyond fosteringadiverseand inclusiveartsecosystemandenablingpeopletoconnectand collaborate CatchtheDirtyNilonstagewith499ofyoursoonto-beclosestfriends,orhangwithEllevatorinthegreenroom andhaveagreatendtoyourday!
FortravelinSeptember,besuretovisitduringSupercrawl weekend!TakeintheenergyofOntario’spremiereFREEstreet festival,whichattractsalmost275,000visitorstoJamesStN annually.
SonicGemSeeker:AnjaKniffen
Location:London,Canada
Playlist
Southeastern Home - Charlie Weber
High - Paris Monroe
Brine - Amanda Movio
Former Friend - Eleanor
Fora do Aquário - Anddre Mafra
WELCOME TO CANADA’S UNESCO CITY OF MUSIC LONDON GROOVES RECORDS Ifyouarrivebytrainorairplane,grabapictureofourUNESCO CityofMusicmurallocatedatbothlocations.Startyour morningoffrightinLondon,hometomanycoffeeshops, breakfastjointsandamazinglocalrecordstores!Comb throughthecratesatGroovesRecords,OdysseyRecords &Cinema,TheVillageIdiotandSpeedCityRecords.
COVENT GARDEN MARKET LONDON MUSIC HALL OF FAME
HeadovertoCoventGardenMarketanddiscoverlocal eateries,andvendorsandtakeinsomelivemusicwithfeatured localartists.Forlunch,grababiteattheEarlyBird,offeringa uniquediningspace.AfterwardstakeastrollonDundasPlace andRichmondRow,London'sdowntownshopping,dining,and entertainmentareas.Don'tforgettohitapatioorfestivalinthe summermonths.
ExploreLondon’sdeeprootedmusichistoryattheLondon MusicHallofFame!Aone-of-a-kindforCanada,thiscollection isalovelettertothemusicallegacyofthecityandispacked withdisplaysofawards,instruments,costumesandfeaturesa livemusicvenue.Don'tmisstheJohnnyandJunemuraljust downthestreet,reflectinganiconicpieceofLondonhistory.
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BUDWEISER GARDENS DiveintothelocalmusicsceneatoneofLondon'smanymusic venues.Fromsmalllisteningroomstolargerconcertvenues suchasAeolianHall,LondonMusicHallandBudweiser Gardens,visitorscantakeinmusicfrommanygenres.Restup afteradayoffunatLondon'sveryownRockN'RollBnB-a spaceforartistsandguestsaliketorelaxandcreate.
AsaUNESCOCityofMusic,Londonishometomanyworld renownedmusicfestivalssuchasSunfest,RocktheParkand VENUExVENUE.
Blue Sky - Allman Brothers Band
Country Side Of Life - Wet Willie
Shake A Leg - Sea Level
MACON, GEORGIA FROM SOULFUL SITES TO SOUTHERN ROCK ROYALTY: MACON, GA StartyourmorningatH&HRestaurant,knownforitsdelicious soulfoodanditsuniqueconnectiontotheAllmanBrothers Band(theowners,MamaLouiseHudsonandInezHill,usedto feedthebandmembersforfreeintheearlyyearsoftheir careerandwouldlaterbecomelife-longfriends).Catchatour atCapricornSoundStudios,thebirthplaceofSouthernRock, after!
ContinuetheexplorationofallthingsAllmanBrothersby visitingtheBigHouse,theband'shomeintheearly1970sand nowitservesasamuseumwithrarememorabilia!After,takea strollthroughRoseHilltovisitthegravesoffouroftheband members.OrheadtotheOtisReddingMuseumtolearnabout theKingofSoul!
IfyouwanttolearnmoreabouttheKingofSoulaftervisiting themuseum,werecommenddownloadingthe"TourMacon" appandexploringthe"MaconMusicTrail"foraninteractive lookatMacon'smusicalheritage!
Maconcomestolifeatnight!Strollthroughdowntownandhear thesoundsofmultiplegenresofmusiccomingfromourvenues andrestaurants.Youcan'tmissexploringGrant'sLoungeand seeingtheWallofFame.EnjoydinneratDowntownGrilland seethespotwhereGreggAllmanproposedtoCher!
MaconalsohasRoseHillCemetery-restingplacesoffour Allmanbrothers,ANDComingsoon-MaconAmphitheater 10,000seatcapacityandtheOtisReddingCenterfortheArts
Daytime Dreams - Qemist & Marcella Simien
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE MEMPHIS SOUL STEW MORNING
MIDDAY
RECORDS Memphisisthecalmestinthemornings.CatchtheMississippi sunrisefromMudIsland,driveeasttoMidtown.Firststopis CrosstownConcourse,ahistoricalfactoryturnedintoacenter foreverythingarts,culture,andbusiness.Grabajoefrom FrenchTruckonthefirstfloor,headupstairstotheMemphis ListeningLabtoexplorethecity'smusicalheritageonvinyl.
AFTERNOON
StillinMidtown,headovertoCooperYoungAve.Investinsome localpunkCDsandexclusiveprintsattheGonerRecords,a historicallabel/shopthathoststhestrangestactsofthecity. GrababiteateitheratMulan,aChinese-inspiredsouthern restaurant,orSoulFishCafe,foratasteofthatsoulfood. HeadtotheiconicSunStudiosmuseum,whereeveryonefrom ElvistoJohnnyCashtoManeskinrecorded,beforeitrevertsto aworkingstudioat5pm.Thestudioengineersandassistants tour-guidevisitorsduringnormalworkinghours,sofeelfreeto askthemspecificquestions.Andofcourse,makesuretoleave agoodtipasyouheadout!
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There'salwaysashowtocatchinMemphis.B-Sidehoststhe localmasters,OvertonParkShellbringsfamiliestogether, BealeSthasthetouristpackage.Nothingtopsanightatthe BarDKDC,though.DinefromtheBeautyShopnextdoor,enjoy anightofrealMemphismusicundertheiconicdiscoballof DKDC.HeadtoWildBill'saftermidnightformoreboogie-ing.
GoDowntownifyou'reintostoriesabouttheRollingStones. MuchofwesternmusiccomesfromMemphis,soyou'rebound tofindafactthatrelatestoyourfavs.
MIAMI, FLORIDA
TROPICAL PARADISE: THE MIAMI SOUND HOTEL ImmerseyourselfinthevibrantmusicsceneofMiamiBeach withajazz-themeditinerarycenteredaroundTheBetsyHotel. BeginyourdaywiththeiriconicJazzBrunch,wherelivejazz musicianscreatearelaxedyetsophisticatedambiance. Afterward,strollalongOceanDrive,takinginMiami’sArtDeco charm,andpopintotheTheWolfsonianMuseumtorevealhow thepastinfluencesthefuture.
ExperiencetheculturalpulseofDowntownMiamiwitha backstagetouroftheacousticallysuperbtheKnightConcert Hall.Thisstate-of-the-artvenuefeaturesworld-class musiciansinthisincrediblystunningvenue.Afterward,explore nearbyattractionslikethePerezArtMuseumandBayfrontPark forcontemporaryartandscenicviews.
SpendanunforgettabledayinCoconutGroveattheMontreux JazzFestivalMiami,wheremusicloversgathereachspringfor world-classperformancesinatropicalsetting.Startwitha scenicwalkalongthewaterfront,thendiveintointimatelive showsbytoday'stopartists.Savorlocalflavorsatnearby cafés,andexploretheGrove'suniqueshopsandgalleriesin thisbohemianparadise.
SambaintoLittleHavana'sBall&Chain,aniconicvenuepulsing withliveLatinmusicandrichhistory.Beginwithauthentic Cubancuisineandcocktailsasthesoundsofsalsa,jazz,and Afro-Cubanbeatsfilltheair.Cha-chaunderthestarsonthe pineapple-shapedstage,thenexploreCalleOcho'svibrant nightlife,murals,andcigarshopsforatruetasteofHavanain Miami.
Miami’smusicscenebringsglobalenergy,anchoredbyUltra, NewWorldSymphony,JazzintheGardens,iiiPoints,Rhythm Foundation,NuDecoandmore.Thisdynamictropicalparadise hitseverynote!
SonicGemSeeker:CarlosRivas
Location:Montreal,Canada
Playlist
Reflektor - Arcade Fire
Fancy Footwork - Chromeo
Que Viva - Poirier
Baluka - Pierre Kwenders
El Gato Rumbero - Boogat
SUMMERTIME BEATS IN MONTREAL OLDPORTMELODIES:Takearelaxingmorningstrollthrough theEuropean-stylecobbledstreetsoftheOldPortofMontreal ("LeVieux-Port,"inFrench),whereyouwillfindstreetmusicians playingsoulfulmelodies,betheminaguitar,saxophone,or anothermelodicinstrument.LeadyourwaytothePlace d'Armes(Montreal'smainsquare),whereyoumayseeamusic duoortrioperformaroundnoon.
JAZZYLUNCH:Aftersoakinginthestreetmusicina300-yearoldneighborhood,makesuretohavelunchatJardinNelson. AlsolocatedintheOldPortofMontreal,thisrestaurantoffers livejazzmusicwhileyousavorawiderangeofinternational dishesandsignaturecocktails,allinanupscaleenvironment.
AFTERNOONHARMONIES:Towalkofflunch,youcancheckout LesJardinsGamelin,apublicplazalocatedintheheartof downtownMontreal.Theyhostfreesummerprogrammingthat includesavarietyofartisticacts,fromDJstodancelessons, andsometimeslivemusictoo.Youcangrababeeroradessert whileyouinteractwithperformersandacrowdofallages
THERHYTHMOFTHENIGHT:Montrealisknownasthecityof festivalsparexcellenceinCanada.Thisisespeciallytrueduring summertimewhenyoucanfindalivemusicfestivaleveryweek. FromtheMontrealJazzFest,thelargestjazzfestivalinthe world,torock-popOSHEAGAFest,world-musicNuits d'Afrique,andcountrymusicLASSOFest,thereisafestivalfor everygenreandeverybudget.
RememberthereareverylongdaylighthoursinCanadaduring thesummermonths,somakesuretotakesometimetorestto haveyourbatterieschargedfordaysfullofmusic.Bonvoyage!
FIND YOUR RHYTHM IN SHELBY, NC SHELBY MORNING
EARL SCRUGGS CENTER WEBSITE
AfterbreakfastandcoffeeatoneofShelby’slocaleateries, headtotheEarlScruggsCenter.Thismuseumcelebratesthe legacyofbanjolegendEarlScruggs,whorevolutionized Americanpopularmusicwithhisthree-fingerpickingstyle. You’llexploreexhibitsonScruggs’influenceonbluegrassand countrymusic,alongwithadeepdiveintothecultureand historyoftheregion.
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AFTERNOON DON
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HeadtoUptownShelbyandcheckouttwolarger-than-life tributestolegendsEarlScruggsandDonGibson.These incredibleworksbyartistScottNurkinarebothpartofthe NorthCarolinaMusicianMuralsTrail.Takeastrollaround UptownShelbytoenjoylunchandlocalshopping.Afterlunch, getinalittleextrawalkingontheRailTrailBoardwalk.
FurtherexplorethelegacyoflocalmusiciconDonGibsonat theDonGibsonTheatre.Thisrestoredhistorictheatre celebratesthelifeandcareerofDonGibson,oneofcountry music’sgreatestsongwriters,knownforhitslike"ICan’tStop LovingYou"and"SweetDreams."ThentakeastrollonShelby’s music-themedrailtrail,theCarolinaHarmonyTrail.
Shelbyhasafoodie’sdreamselectionofuniqueeatsfor dinner.FindaplateofNorthCarolinabarbecueandgetataste oflivermush,alocaldelicacy.(Seriously,getyousome!)End yourdaywithlocalmusicatoneofthemanymusicvenuesin andaroundShelby.YoucanreturntotheDonGibsonTheatre forashoworcheckoutClevelandCounty’svisitorguidefora listingofmusicevents.
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CallaheadtoscheduleatouroftheDonGibsonTheatre, includingbackstageandthegreenroom
LATIN AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN SonicGemSeeker:AvonCarty
Location:Anguilla Playlist
Bankie Banx - Prince of Darkness
British Dependency - Close Your Eyes
Vere Musiq - Greater
Omari Banks - No Point to Prove (feat. Peetah Morgan)
ISLAND MAGIC - MOODS AND MUSIC NATURAL SOUNDS ALONG THE BEACH JOHNNO'S BEACH BAR WEBSITE
Morningsarepeacefulandtranquil.Themusiconehearsarethe soundsofnature-thecrowingofarooster,thesoftcooingof theTurtleDovesandifyouareluckyenoughtobebeachside, therhythmiclappingofgentlewavesonimpossiblywhite, sandybeaches.Enjoyaleisurelybreakfastatanyoneofour manyrestaurants,rangingfromdeliciouslocalfareto delectableinternationalcuisine.
SundayisthedaytoexploreAnguilla'slunch&musiccombo menus.CheckoutJohnno'sBeachBarinSandyGroundforJazz pairedwithamazinglocalfood,ortheSunshineShackwhere youwillfindOmariBanks(AcousticSolo)onthestunning Rendezvousbeachandmoregreatfood,ortryOceanEchofor yetmoregreatfoodandenjoythesupremelytalentedyoung brothers,'264IslandBoys'.
VisittheAnguillaMusicAcademy,astateoftheartrecording studioforatourofthefacility,orpopbytheMusicRoomofthe AlbenaLakeHodgeComprehensiveSchoolandvisitouryoung (6-10yearold)violinstudentsreceivinglessonsvirtually, facilitatedbytheVoltaMusicFoundationfromPompano Beach,FL.Ifit’sSunday,SundaySchoolattheDune,hostedby thefamousBankieBanxisamust!
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Eveningactivitiesdependonwhenyouvisit!Moonsplashisfull immersioninaweekendofreggaemusic(13-16March2025). AnguillaSummerFestivalisaweekofCalypsoandSocamusic, boatracesandpageantryduringthefirstweekofAugustand MalliouhanaFestisaroundthelastweekofNov.intothefirst weekofDec.Duringrestoftheyearthereismusiceverywhere!
TravelduringNovemberandalsoattendthe2025Music TourismConvention!
Playlist
Mujer Gala - Aterciopelados
Candelaria - Distrito Especial
Suéltame, Bogotá - Diamante Eléctrico
El Platanal - 1280 Almas
Esto No Es Madrid - Orquesta Sinfónica de Chapinero
EXPLORING BOGOTA: THE HEARTBEAT OF A MULTICULTURAL MUSIC SCENE MORNING
LA TORNAMESA WEBSITE
MIDDAY
CUMBIA HOUSE WEBSITE
AmusicalrouteinBogotashouldstartearlyatamusicstore calledLaTornamesa.Spendacoupleofhoursexploringthe literaturethatjournalistsandresearchershavewrittenrecently aboutColombiansoundsandartists.Irecommend‘Unaidea descabellada:instantáneasdelrockenBogotá(1957-1975)' whichtellsthestoryofrockmusicinthecityandthebeginning ofanalternativeculture.
EnjoylunchatCumbiaHouse,arestaurantownedbyCarlos Vives,oneofColombia'smosticonicartistsofrecentdecades. Here,youcansavorsomeofthemostdeliciousCaribbean disheswhileadmiringthewallsadornedwithnumerous picturesofColombianmusiciansandasmallmuseum showcasingimagesoftraditionalmusiclegends,including localstarsofvallenato,salsa,andmodernpopartists.
AFTERNOON
LEÓN DE GREIFF AUDITORIUM
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AvisittotheLeóndeGreiffAuditorium,locatedintheheartof theNationalUniversityofColombiacampus,isamust.This venueservesasthehomeoftheBogotaPhilharmonic Orchestraandisconsideredaheritageofmodernarchitecture. ItwashonoredwiththefirstNationalArchitecturePrize awardedtoawomanin1974andhassincebeendeclareda NationalMonument.
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Withmanyoptionsatnight,IdecidedtochooseMatikMatik,a musicalandexperimentallaboratorythatservesasareference forexperimentalandemerginglocalsounds.BandslikeLas Pirañas,MeridianBrothers,FrenteCumbiero,LasAñez, Romperayo,andmanyotherpioneeringColombianprojects havehadtheirbeginningsthere.Withoutadoubt,thisvenueis idealfordiscoveringnewmusic.
Bogotaoffersavarietyofoptionsforsmallvenueswherenew artistsandmusicianscanbegintheircareers.Quiebracanto andElAnónimoarealwaysopeningtheirdoorstoemerging talents.
SonicGemSeeker:AinedCala Location:Havana,Cuba
Playlist Bacalao Con Pan - Irakere
Dj Jigüe - Vamo’a gozar
Yissy García - Te cogió lo que anda
Dj Jigüe - RIVE
Irakere - Xiomara
HAVANA RPM TOUR THE EVOLUTION OF CUBAN MUSIC PALADAR SAN CRISTÓBAL 10am-12pm-ExperienciaVinylMasterwithDJJigüe Vinyl Masterisauniquemusicaltripnarratedinaspecialway, throughvinyls It’satripinwhichitshost,DjJigüe,directswith allsortsofwisdom,combininghisexperiencewithhistorical, politicalandsocialreferencesthatrevealthemanyreasons behindCuba’smusic’suniqueevolution.
TalelunchinaCubanPaladar:PaladarSanCristobal.Thisspot wasvisitedin2016byObama.ThePaladareswhereoneofthe firstprivatebusinessesthatthePost-RevolutionCuban Governmentauthorized.Theyaresmallrestaurantslocatedin thelivingroomsofCubanhouses.Withthepassotheyears they’vebecomeanimportantsourceofincomeforfamillies acrossthecity.
MostvinylcollectionsinCubacan’tbefoundonstores.They aremostlykeptinthehousesofmusicfans,musiciansand regularpeople Ifyou’reintodiggin,makesuretovisitthe house/storeofRafaJiménezonNeptunoStreet,awellknown vinylcollectorfromthecity
MakesuretocatchupFestivalRPM,Havana'sfirstvinylonly musicfestival.
“FincaVistaHermosa”isalovelyparadisethatyoucanfindreally closetothecity.Isafamilybusinesswhichispraisedasanexample ofsuccessfulentrepreneurshipwithinCuba.
Location:Lima,Peru
Playlist
Soy Provinciano (En Vivo) - Chacalón y la Nueva Crema
Demolición - Los Saicos
Regresa - Lucha Reyes
Motor Y Motivo - Group 5
Quema - Yanna, LUANDA, Ar13$
MULTICULTURAL LIMA LIMA CHABUCA GRANDA BAR QUEIROLO Westartvisitingthehouseofoneofthemostrepresentative artistsofcriolla’smusic:ChabucaGranda,inBarranco.Then, we'llgotoElAngel’scemeteryinLima’scenter.Wecanfindthe tombofthesameGrandaandpeerslikethelegendaryLucha Reyesandabiginfluenceofcumbia'smusic:LorenzoPalacios, ‘Chacalón’.Also,oneofthebestfolklore'ssingers:Paula Chávez,‘FlorPucarina’.
InLima’scenter,BarQueiroloisoneoftheperfectplacefor lunch.Thisbarmixesmusic,literatureandPeruvianfood.We canfindcriolla’sfood.Also,wecandrinkchilcano,thesecond mostpopularonethatisdoingwithpiscowhilewecanstayin theHoraCero’szone,spacewhereundergroundpoetry collectiveintheseventieswasreunitingandartistdoingthe samenowadays.
JIRON QUILCA NeartoQueiroloisJironQuilca,ofthemostimportantspotsfor rockandpunkmusic.Sometimes,theyhavestreetconcerts butalwayswecanfindvinylstoresandsecondhand bookstoreswithaffordablepricesandhiddengems.Then, we’llvisitLosSaico’smuralinLince.Andthenwe’llgotoLos SilenciosCoffeeShop,wherewecancontinuebuyingvinyls whiletastingacupofPeruviancoffee.
ThetourhastofinishinBarrancointheclassicLaNochede Barranco’sbar.Herewecanfindintimateconcertsformultiple alternativemusicgenresandjazz,cumbiaandreggaealso.Just wehavetochecktheirscheduleontheirsocialmedia.Also,if wewantsalsa,afroPeruvianandjamssessions,werecommend JazzZone. Enjoy!
Playlist Nereidas - Acerina y Su Danzonera
La Boa - La Sonora Santanera
17 Años - Los Ángeles Azules
Pájaro Cenzontle - Son Rompe Pera
Bocanegra - Sonido Gallo Negro
MEXICO CITY
FROM DANZON TO DIGITAL CUMBIA PLAZA DE LA CIUDADELA MORNING MIDDAY
MERCADO DE SAN JUAN AnygivenSaturday,goto"PlazaDelaCiudadela"at11amto catchtheliveorchestraplayingDanzónmusic You'llseelotsof elderlypeopleincostumedancingthisbeautifuldancethat wasthebigcrazeinthe50's Youcaneventakeadanceclassin thesmalltenttotherightofthestage.
GetonthesubwayatBalderas,catch"Rockdrigo'sStatue" andthengetdownatthenextstoptofindthe"MercadoDeSan Juan".ThisisatypicalMexicanmarketthathassomeexciting andsurprisinggourmetstreetfoodspotsinside.
DISCOS EVENING
GotoDiscosStrutinDoctoresneighbourhoodtocatchthe startoftheDiscosyAmigosCumbiaTour&Jam.Thistourwill takeyouthroughrecordstores,localclubsandthentoastudio tocreateyourownimprovisedcumbiaband Thisisagreatway todiveintothehistoryandcurrentsceneofalternativecumbia inCDMXandevenmeetsomeofitsmainpersonalitiesalong theway.
Catchoneofthecumbiaandalternativeworldmusicpartiesof theNochenegracollective.Dependingonthenight,you'll probablycatchlocallegendsofthelocalalternativecumbia scene,suchasSonRompePeraorSonidoGalloNegro,and haveagreatexperienceatoneofthevintagevenuesthecity's tropical,likeSalonLosÁngelesorCabaretBarbaAzul
MexicoCityisfullofconcertsandpartiesgoingonforallkinds ofmusicscenes.Justaskthepeopleyoumeetaboutcool showstakingplaceandthey'llbemorethanhappytopointyou intherightdirection.
Playlist Si Señor - Control Machete
Celso Piña - Cumbia Sobre El Río SonicGemSeeker:RicardoHaas-Rivera
Chúntaros Style - El Gran Silencio
A chillar a otra parte - Pesado
Band Of Bitches - Noreste Caliente
MONTERREY: THE MELTING POT TOUR LAS DUNAS RECORD CAFE LA NACIONAL Wakeupearly,it’scoffeeandmusictimeinthehottestspotin NorthesternMexico!North,east,west,southorcentralbound, Monterreyandits5+million-peoplemetropolitanareaoffersa richlydiverseselectionofmorethan150coffeehouses,each withitsuniquemusicalselection.Don’tgetlostandfollow tastemakerMaxTorres’mapinGoogleMaps,orgetyour physicalCoffeePassport.
Thedayslowlyunfoldsandthemorningcoffeeandbreakfast chilloutvibenowgiveswaytothebrunchandlunchcrowd,the oneeagerformoreupbeatdishesandbeats.Foodfromall latitudes,cateringeverytaste.IfyouheadfromSanPedroto Monterrey,stopattheunmissableLaNacionaltoexperience themagicofnortheasterncuisinewithaglobaltwist,where meatisthenameofthegame.
Ifyou’reintobarhoppingandgreatmixology,startyour afternoonbydivingintoMaverickforsomeofthebest cocktailsintownandspecialDJorliveperformances(beitjazz, beitblues,beitelectronic…letyourselfbesurprised).Then movetoSaxyJazzClubtocatchlocalornationalcatscooking upthenight,withyourchoiceofthevenue’sgreatsignature dishesanddrinks.
NowitstimetomovedowntowntoBarrioAntiguo,historic districtknownforitsrichculturalheritage,colonialarchitecture andvibrantnightlife,filledwithbars,clubs,andrestaurantsfor bothlocalsandtourists.Unmissable:CaféIguana,oneofour mosticonicandlong-standingmusicvenues,knownforits eclecticatmosphere,alternativevibe,anddiverserangeoflive musicperformances.
PalNorte,oneofthemostimportantmusicfestivalsinthe World,especiallyLatinAmerica(comparednowtoCoachella andLollapallooza),takesplaceduringSpringBreakseasonin Monterrey.
SonicGemSeeker:MarcosVirgíliodaSilva
Location:SãoPaulo,Brazil
Playlist
Sampa - Caetano Veloso
Trem Das Onze - Adoniran Barbosa
Ronda - Maria Bethânia
Venha Até São Paulo - Itamar Assumpção
Roda de Sampa - Kiko Dinucci
SÃO PAULO'S UPBEAT DOWNTOWN SÃO PAULO YoushouldstartatSalaSãoPaulo,oneofthefinestconcert roomsinBrazil.Withluck,you'llbeabletowatchamorning concert Atawalkingdistance,you'llfind'SantaIfigênia' Street,aplaceformusicalshopping(equipment,instruments, devices ) ThenheadtoTheatroMunicipal,anothervenuefor enjoyingmusicanddance(bothinsideorinitsenvironment). Nextstop:lunchtime!
Atlunchtime,youcaneatatraditional'bauru'atPontoChic restaurant.Readytoliveasong?Gotothecornerofavenues IpirangaandSãoJoão,andseeif'somethinghappenstoyour heart',asBraziliancomposerCaetanoVelosooncesang.You cancomebacklaterforashowatBarBrahma,orexplore GaleriaOlido,wheredancegroups,shows,andmusical workshopsarefrequent.
Takeyourtimetoexploreoneofthemostemblematicpoints ofSãoPaulo'smusicalscene:‘GaleriadoRock’isaniconicmall thatbringstogetherrecordstores,clothes,accessories, tattoos,piercings,anditemsrelatedtorockandalternative culture Youcanfindeverythingfromrockclassicsto independentandundergroundbands.Payattentiontothe lowergrounds,dedicatedtorapandhiphop!
HaveyourdinnerwithlivemusicinCasadeFrancisca(inthe olderdowntownarea).Thatrecentlybuiltballroomisbasedon ahistoricalBuildingWheretherewasaradiostationandlatera musicalinstrumentsstore.Ononeofthebuilding'swall,thereis asignintributetothenationallyfamoussambacomposer AdoniranBarbosa,amusicalSymbolofthecity!
Sadly,downtownareamaysometimesbedangerousifyouare aloneatnon-commercialtimes.Trytogoingroupsandenjoy! Also:keepyourearsopen,youwillprobablyhearsomebarwith popularmusic!
Playlist
O Mais Belo Dos Belos - Ilê Aiyê
Afros E Afoxés - Araketu
Didá Banda Feminina - Didá De Salvador
Olodum - Várias Queixas
Pradarrum - Águas de Oxalá
THE DRUM’S REVOLUTION SALVADOR Thedaystartswithamusical-historicaltourofourstatecountry,birthplaceofgreatartistsfromMPB,samba-reggae, pagode,axéandsomanygenresandrhythms,inCidadeda MúsicadaBahia.Aftermixing,singingandlisteningto percussioninthisculturalequipment,crossthestreetto MercadoModeloandfindyourselftypicalmusicalinstruments withlocalvendorsinitscorridors.
CARNAVAL TaketheLacerdaElevatortoCasadoCarnaval,divingintoa musical,visualandsensoryjourneyaboutthefestivities,the essenceofpopularculture,societyandtheformationof identities.HavelunchwithlivemusicattheMãeComidaAfetiva restaurant,ontheterrace,withabreathtakingviewoftheBay ofAllSaintsandamenuinspiredbyfamilyrecipesandthe ancestralgastronomyofBahia.
ContinuingtheafternooninPelourinho,manypercussive experiencesintertwine.Afropercussionanddanceworkshops canbefoundintheheadquartersofAfoxéFilhasdeGandhy;or evenrehearsalswithBandaDidá,Brazil'sfirstall-femaleAfropercussivebandwhoplayedatBeyoncé'sSalvadorevent;and withOlodum,whichdeliversamusicalexperienceinfluenced bydifferentsoundsandrhythms.
SearchforpresentationsofthePRADARRUMProject,which arisesfromthedesiretopreserve,disseminateandvaluethe musicalityofcandombléterreiros,inspiredbyancestral rhythmsofthediaspora.Throughthetouchesandsoundsof thedrums,aswellascoursesandworkshops,itwillenchant youwithanewwayofapproachingterreiromusicwithout hurtingorexposingthesacred.
Furtherawayfromtheproposedagenda,intheneighborhood ofItapuã,youcanfindacharminghistoricalhotel:Boutique HotelCasaDiVina,housewherethepoetandmusicianVinícius deMoraislived.
Playlist
Bombuleria - Hector Barez, Kianí Medina, La Niña del Cabo
Alma Adentro - Miguel Zenón, Luis Perdomo
Guerra - Chuwi
Muy Feliz - Abraham Dorta
No Cantamos - Andrea Cruz, Fabiola Méndez
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO A MUSICAL SUNDAY IN A CARIBBEAN GEM MORNING
GotoTMobileDistrictandenjoyadeliciousbreakfastwithlive musicinBarullo.
ExperiencethemagicofProArteMusicalatoneoftheirevents heldattheCentrodeBellasArtesdeSanturce,whereyou'llbe treatedtoincredibleconcertsbybothPuertoRicanandLatin artists.
OneofthemostincredibleeventsinPuertoRicoisVentanaal Jazz.HeldonthelastSundayofeverymonth,thiseventinvites youtoexperiencethefinestjazztalentsontheisland.Set againstthebackdropofthebeach,thisoutdoorgathering welcomesattendeestobringtheirowndrinksandchairs, creatingarelaxedandenjoyableatmospheretosavor excellentmusic.
Oneofmyfavoritevenuesis"TallerComunidadlaGoyco,". FoundedbytherenownedpleneroTitoMatos,thisspace servesnotonlyasaculturalandartisticcenterbutalsohosts concertsonthelastSundaysofthemonth.Theseconcerts featureincredibleartistswhoskillfullyblendelementsofjazz withourownmusicgenres.
PuertoRico:amusicalparadisewherelivemusicthrivesdaily, fromBombaPalPuebloinfrontofthebeachtoindiegigsatLa Respuesta.
TRENDS IN MUSIC TOURISM CAN A MUSIC TOURISM STRATEGY BUILT AROUND MUSIC TRAILS BE SUCCESSFUL? AninterviewwithCatherineSwain,DirectorofMarketingfortheNorthCarolina DepartmentofNaturalandCulturalResources
Absolutely.Amusictourismstrategy centeredonmusictrailscanbehighly successful,especiallywhenittapsinto boththeculturalheritageandthe contemporarymusicsceneofthearea.
Musictrailsprovidevisitorswithimmersive experiencesthatconnectthemtothe state’srichmusicalhistory,localartists, andvibrantcommunities NorthCarolina’s diversemusiclandscape,whichincludes genreslikebluegrass,jazz,hip-hop,and more,offersauniqueopportunityto attractbothdedicatedmusicenthusiasts andcasualtourists,ensuringbroad appeal.
Whatarethemainmusictrailspromoted bytheComeHearNCcampaign?
TheComeHearNCcampaignpromotesseveralnotablemusictrails,including:
TheNorthCarolinaMusicianMuralsTrail:Thistrailhighlightsthestate’smosticonic musiciansthroughmuralslocatedacrossNorthCarolina.Visitorscanexplorecities andtowns,discoveringthestoriesandcontributionsofartistslikeJohnColtrane, NinaSimone,andCharliePoole.
BlueRidgeMusicTrails:FocusingontherichtraditionofbluegrassandAppalachian music,thistrailleadsvisitorsthroughtheBlueRidgeMountains,offeringajourney intotherootsofAmericanfolkmusic.
AfricanAmericanMusicTrail:ThistrailcelebratesthecontributionsofAfrican AmericanmusicianstoNorthCarolina’smusichistory,withstopsineasternNCthat showcasegenreslikegospel,jazz,andR&B.
Eachofthesetrailsconnectsvisitorswiththeauthenticculturalheritageandmusical traditionsofNorthCarolina,offeringadeepdiveintothelocalsoundscape.
What'sthestrategybehindcreatingthese trails? ThestrategybehindthesemusictrailsistoshowcaseNorthCarolina'smusicalheritage whilepromotingtourismandeconomicdevelopment.Bycuratingtrailsaround differentgenresandthemes,thestatetapsintodiversemusicalinterests,drawing touristsfromaroundthecountryandeveninternationally.Thesetrailsaredesignedto:
Celebratethestate’scontributionstoAmericanmusic.
Drivetourismtoless-visited,ruralareasthatmightnototherwiseattracttravelers. Engagebothresidentsandvisitorsbyconnectingthemwithlocalculture,arts,and heritage.
Provideeducationalopportunitiesbypreservingandpromotingthestoriesof influentialNorthCarolinamusicians.
HowdotheyconnectwiththeState's targetaudience? Themusictrailshaveadirectandpositiveimpactonlocalcommunitiesby:
Encouragingeconomicdevelopmentthroughincreasedfoottraffictosmalltowns andlocalbusinessessuchasrestaurants,shops,andvenues
Highlightinglocalmusiciansandartists,whobenefitfromgreaterexposureand opportunitiestoperformorshowcasetheirwork
Fosteringasenseofprideinlocalheritage,asresidentsseetheircommunities celebratedfortheircontributionstomusic
Connectingvisitorswithlocalguides,festivals,andmusicvenues,ensuringthat tourismdollarscirculatewithinthecommunityandcontributetosustainedgrowth.
Howdotheyinteractwithlocal communities? ThemusictrailsconnectwithNorthCarolina’stargetaudiencebyofferingexperiences thatcatertoawidedemographicofmusiclovers,culturaltourists,andhistory enthusiasts.Forexample:
Family-friendlydestinationsarebuiltintothetrails,offeringactivitiesandvenues thatengagevisitorsofallages
Culturaltouristswhoseekauthentic,off-the-beaten-pathexperiencesfinddepth inthestoriesoflocalmusiciansandcommunities
Musicfansfromavarietyofgenres,whetherbluegrassorbluesaretargeted throughspecializedtrailsthatspeaktotheirmusicalinterests
Thetrailsalsoappealtothedrivetourismmarket,encouragingvisitorsfromnearby statestoexploremultiplestopsoveraweekendtriporaseriesofvisits.
Anytipsfordestinationslookingto developamusictourismstrategythrough musictrails?
1.IdentifyYourMusicHeritage
Highlighttheuniquecontributionsyourdestinationhasmadetothemusicworld, whetherthroughspecificgenres,artists,orvenues.
2.CollaboratewithLocalArtistsandCommunities
Ensurethatthemusictrailbenefitsandinvolveslocalmusicians,venues,andcultural institutions Thisfosterscommunityprideandmakesthetrailauthentic
3.DevelopEngagingStorytelling
Touristsaredrawntonarratives.Uselocalstories,personalhistories,andartist legaciestocreatearich,immersiveexperience.
4.IncorporateVisualandInteractiveElements
Considerincludingpublicartinstallationslikemurals,interactivemuseums, interpretivesigns,orliveperformancesthatbringhistoryandculturetolife.
5.PromoteYear-RoundEvents
Pairthetrailwithlocalfestivals,concerts,andeventstocreateongoingreasonsfor visitorstoreturnthroughouttheyear.
6.LeverageDigitalTools
Createanonlinepresenceforthetrailthroughappsorwebsitesthatprovidemaps, itineraries,anddigitalcontentsuchasvideointerviews,musicclips,andartistprofiles.
By focusing on collaboration, storytelling, and community involvement, a music tourismstrategycenteredontrailscancreatelastingculturalandeconomicimpact.
TRENDS IN MUSIC TOURISM HOW DO YOU USE MUSIC TO CONSOLIDATE A LAYOVER DESTINATION? HOW DO YOU “SWIFTYFY” YOUR CITY TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF A BLOCKBUSTER CONCERT IN YOUR DESTINATION?
A2partinterviewwithJohnCopeland,Director,Arts&CultureTourism,Greater MiamiConventionandVisitorsBureau
HOWDOYOUUSEMUSICTO CONSOLIDATEALAYOVER DESTINATION?
Approximately50%oftheflightarrivalsto MiamiInternationalAirport(MIA)are connectingontotheirfinaldestination. Whilemanyoftheselayoverarrivalswill neverleavetheairport,asmallminoritywill stayovernight
Thesevisitorsarearrivingfrom destinationsthroughoutEuropeandthe Americas. MIAserves182citiesthrough80 individualairlinesprovidingnon-stop flights.Lastyearmorethan50million passengerstraveledthroughMIA. severalmoredaysinMiami.
MiamiistheCruiseCapitaloftheWorld Thecruiseindustryattractsatremendousnumberofvisitorswhoarepassingthrough thedestination. PortofMiamiistheCruiseCapitaloftheWorld,attractingmorethan 8 2millionpassengersperyear Manyofthesevisitorsarrive1to2dayspriorto embarkationandwillfrequentlyaddtimetotheirpost-cruisevacationwithseveral moredaysinMiami
Howismusicusedtocomplementthe experienceoflayovervisitors?
Wearealwaysseekingtoprovidevisitors(regardlessoflengthofstay)with informationaboutwhat'shappeninginMiami. Forshort-termstays,wehavemany1or2-dayitinerariesthatfeatureheritageneighborhoods,culturalexperiencesalong withconcerts,livemusicvenuesandhotspotsforthelocalmusicscene.
Whatarethetop3thingstofocuswhen usingmusictoconsolidatealayover destination? Importantconsiderationsalwaysincludethevisitorlocation.GreaterMiamicanbe avastlandscapetomoveacross,soit'simportanttoknowtheneighborhoodsin proximitytotheovernightaccommodations.Basedonthatlocation,divinginto localvenuesbecomesaneasyandexcitingwaytoimmerseinourlocallivemusic scene.
Miamiisaneventtown Therearealwaysmultipleconcerts,showsand performancestakingplacesoit'salsoimportanttoconnecttooureventslistings. Basedontheparticularday,theremaybeaclassicconcertattheKnightConcert Hall,andoutdoorfestivalattheMossCenterforthePerformingArtsandalocal salsabandatBall&Chain Wehavesomethingforeverytasteandeverytypeof experience.
Bepreparedtogolateintotheevening.Miamilovestodance,moveandpartyinto theweehoursofthemorning.OurEDMclubsceneisinternationallyrenownedwith globallyrecognizedDJskeepingthepartygoingallnightlong–sleepisnotatop priorityinMiami.
Howdoyou“Swiftyfy”yourcitytomakethe mostoutofablockbusterconcertinyour destination?
GreaterMiamiandMiamiBeachcamealiveduringtheweekprecedingthetour. For monthspreceding,wehadbeenfollowingthetrendingforecastsofhoteldemand andfieldinginquiriesfromaroundtheworldaboutwhattodo,seeandexperience whileinthedestination. Ourcommunitysteppeduptowelcomevisitorsandprovide uniqueopportunitiestocatertothissuper-engagedaudienceoffans.Hereareafew examples:
1.Brightiline:
Ourhigh-speedrailproviderhostedaspecialeditionrideexperiencefromOrlandoto MiamifeaturingaliveDJspinningTaylormusic. Thiswascomplimentedwithcoach shuttleservicedirectlyfromthetrainstationtothestadiumfortheconcert.
2.FrostScienceMuseum:
:Presented2showingsoftheirLaserEveningsforanimmersive"ShakeitOff"party undertheFrostPlanetarium's67-footdome.
3.RHouseWynwood:FrostScienceMuseum:
HostedanErasTour-themeddragbrunchwithfourseatingsovertheSaturdayand Sundayoftheweekend.
4.SweetMelodyIceCreamShop::
Launched"ScoopItOff"bycreatinglimited-editionflavorstocelebratetheweekend whilefillingtheshopswithTaylor'shitsandoffering$1offforfansshowingofftheir friendshipbracelets
5.TidalCoveWaterPark:
PresentedaweekendlongthemedpoolpartyhighlightedbyliveDJsspinningTaylor hits,lip-syncbattles,tinselhair-braiding,costumecontestsandmakingfriendship bracelets
Inwhatwaydidthecityhelpforallthese activitiestotakeplace?
TheGMCVBaggregatedactivityfromthroughoutthecommunityandcreateda dedicatedlandingpagetocapturealloftheeventsandopportunitiesforvisitorsto discover. Westartedthisbysendingaformalemailsolicitationtoourpartner databaseencouragingthemtosharespecialactivations. Thenwewereabletobuild ourwebsitelandingpage,incorporateitintooursocialmediacalendarandencourage themediatocovertheevents.
Whatarethetop3thingstofocuswhen Swiftyfyingacity? Geteveryoneinvolved.Smallbusinesses,heritageneighborhoodsandresidents allwanttoenjoythebenefitsofafun-filled,vibrantweekendofactivity. Lookfor waystoamplifythemom&popestablishmentsthatconnectthevibeofthe destinationtotheglobalcircusofthemajortouringevents. Thesearethe experiencesthatvisitorswillrememberlongaftertheringingintheearshas subsided.
Communicationtotheresidents,stakeholdersandpartnersisavitalpartofthe preparation. Makesurethateveryoneknowsthedates,scheduleofactivitiesand potentialimpactsthetourswillhaveonthedestination. Planningandearly preparationarekeyingredientstosuccessandensuringthateveryonehasaseat atthetable.
Amplifythemoments!Celebratetheopportunities,revelinthehype,andbaskin theafterglow Storytelling,mediarelations,socialmediaengagementandfollow upreportingarekeytoensuringthatthecommunityembracestheselarge-scale opportunitiestoshineontheglobalstage Alleyesareonthedestination,somake sureyouaretakingfulladvantageofthespotlight. Thiswillensurethatthetour feelswelcome,appreciated,andencouragedtocomebacknexttime!
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