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Sound Diplomacy Events and Education have just published their 40-city music tourism guide, featuring Auckland. Go to https://lnkd.in/gB7uvaSX to download/view the full guide. #musiccities #unescocityofmusic #aucklandcityofmusic #musictourism Tātaki Auckland Unlimited

Traveling during the holidays is even more magical with music! From the vibrant streets of Riyadh, the enchanting sounds of Ulaanbaatar, to the lively rhythms of Havana, we’ve curated a selection of exciting itineraries from our Hidden Gems of Music Tourism Catalog. Discover what these incredible cities have to offer this holiday season by exploring the Catalog. Link: https://lnkd.in/gB7uvaSX If you're visiting any city and stumble upon a Hidden Gem of Music Tourism, we want to hear from you! Share your experience by posting a photo and tagging us. Wishing you joyful travels and happy holidays! #hiddengemsofmusictourism #hiddengems #musiccities

Durante la pasada Riyadh Music Cities Convention que tuvo lugar del 8 al 10 de diciembre de 2024 en Riyadh, Arabia Saudita, se realizó el pre-estreno de The Hidden Gems of Music Tourism, un evento co-organizado por Sound Diplomacy Music and Education y Saudi Music Commision, y que reunió a líderes a nivel mundial expertos en temas de ciudades musicales para discutir sobre la capacidad de la música para transformar las ciudades alrededor del mundo. #lugaresemblemáticos #viajerosmusicales #artistasglobales #GuíaDefinitiva Sound Diplomacy

The Riyadh Music Cities Convention was an extraordinary experience! From inspiring panels to unforgettable musical moments throughout the city, Riyadh is poised to become the cultural heart of the Gulf region. Here’s a look back at some amazing highlights from the event. A heartfelt thank you to our partners at the وزارة الثقافة Ministry of Culture for showcasing the rich local culture and music of Saudi Arabia in such a warm and welcoming manner during the Riyadh Music Week. We can't wait to return and continue this incredible journey! See more on our instagram: https://lnkd.in/dJwndUyV #musiccitiesconvention #riyadhmusicweek #musiccitiesawards

Explore the transformational power of music at the Riyadh Music Cities Convention 2025. These are the full-day conference schedules. Follow all of the updates of the Convention here on our Instagram Link: https://lnkd.in/dJwndUyV #MusicCitiesConvention #MusicCitiesAwards #riyadhmusicweek

Explore the transformational power of music at the Riyadh Music Cities Convention 2025. These are the full-day conference schedules. Follow all of the updates of the Convention here on our Instagram. Link: https://lnkd.in/dJwndUyV #musiccitiesconvention #musiccitiesawards #riyadhmusicweek

Explore the transformational power of music at the Riyadh Music Cities Convention 2025. These are the full-day conference schedules. Follow all of the updates of the Convention here on our Instagram. Link: https://lnkd.in/dJwndUyV #musiccitiesconvention #musiccitiesawards #riyadhmusicweek

Putting on live music events at night and returning to your 9-to-5 the next morning is not a side quest. It’s music advocacy in its purest form, delivering immense benefits to our communities through music. Come celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Music Cities Convention in Fayetteville, Arkansas next year and join other music advocates from all over the world trying to figure out how we can make music policy a habit for cities. For all DIY promoters and cultural entrepreneurs, grab our current Early Bird offer and save $200 on your ticket for the Fayetteville Arkansas Music Cities Convention, taking place on September 15-18th, 2025. Don't worry if your plans change next year. We have a fully refundable cancellation policy up to 10 days prior to the event. Music Cities Convention is the largest global convention exploring the transformational power of music for cities. The 2025 edition will be hosted in partnership with Experience Fayetteville, AR and with support from Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation and Come Hear NC (by North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources). https://lnkd.in/dFE_36YP #musiccitiesconvention #fayettevillearkansasmusic #musicadvocacy Molly Collier Rawn Catherine Swain Vanessa Silberman

We're celebrating the countdown to Riyadh Music Cities Convention with a massive speaker drop! This is the second wave speakers and music buyers confirmed for the Riyadh Music Cities Convention, which will be taking place December 8-10, 2024. NYU, Billboard Arabia, MusicTech Japan, MDLBEAST, Sound DIplomacy, Bahrain Tourism, Monkey Week, Anghami, Beatport, MUTEK,AE, PPL, Magnus Talent Agency, Tileyard, Heavy Arabia, Pivotal Economics and Sole, all in the same room? Yes. The speaker/talent buyer group features influential music advocates and industry leaders from across the globe. The speakers will share their insights with delegates across a dynamic program throughout the event. At the same time, music buyers will connect with local talent during exclusive showcases, the Music Cities Awards, and other exciting Riyadh Music Week activities. The Music Cities Convention is the world’s largest conference exploring how music can transform cities and communities. This December, we’re bringing it to Riyadh in partnership with Music Commission for the first-ever MENA Region edition! Learn more and check out the speaker lineup here: https://lnkd.in/d4TbedHH - Rami M. Zeidan, Billboard Arabia - Hala Alhelabi, MDLBEAST - Dana AlSaad, Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority - Hessah Alsanea, MDLBEAST - Rajat Malhotra, Sole - Gigi Arabia (جيجي أريبيا), Heavy Arabia Entertainment - Alejandra Gomez, Biche - Hany Al-Banjary, SA Music Commission - Cristina Peregrina, Sound Diplomacy Events & Education - Taymoor Marmarchi, The Recording Academy - Shain Shapiro PhD, Center for Music Ecosystems - Mounya Abou Rahal, Anghami - Saud AlTurki, Brij Ent. - Hala Ali Alhedeithy, SA Music Commission - Takayuki Suzuki, MusicTech Japan - Safeya Alblooshi, MUTEK.AE  - Paul Pacifico, SA Music Commission - Agustín López Costa Paz, Magnus Talent Agency - Hisham Aramouny, Consultant - Will Page, Pivotal Economics - Roberta Hickey, Beatport - Mark Garner, OWL WAIT - Jesús Sánchez, Alhambra Monkey Week - Luke Jones, Sound Diplomacy Events & Education - Cliff Fluet, Lewis Silkin/Eleven - Nick Keynes, Tileyard - Kamal AlNuaimi, Royal Commission for Riyadh City - Pablo Borchi, Sound Diplomacy Events & Education - Bill Bragin, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi #MusicCitiesConvention #RiyadhMusicWeek #MusicExport #MusicCitiesAwards

This week is the Riyadh Music Cities Convention! The largest global convention exploring the transformational power of music for cities is taking place in the MENA region for the first time. See you in Riyadh from December 8-10, 2025! Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/d4TbedHH وزارة الثقافة Ministry of Culture #musiccitiesconvention #musiccitiesawards #riyadhmusicweek