Music ecosystems are built locally—but their resilience depends on structures that reach far beyond city borders. Drawing on insights from the Tallinn Music City Day and the 8th MMEU Dialogue Session, this panel asks what it truly takes to build a resilient music ecosystem in Europe today.
Cities are grappling with governance gaps, infrastructure pressure, skills shortages, sustainability, and fair access. These local struggles point to deeper structural needs—ones that no single city can address alone. City networks play a crucial role here, translating on-the-ground experience into shared knowledge, policy alignment, and collective advocacy. The discussion will explore how local action, network cooperation, and European responsibility must align to build music ecosystems that are inclusive, sustainable, and built to last.
Speakers:
- Lena Ingwersen, Managing Director of Music Cities Network e.V.
- Sandra Wall, Creative Industries Development Coordinator at Norrköpings kommun UNESCO City of Music
- Matthias Rauch, Head of Cluster Creative Economy & Focal Point UNESCO Creative City of Music Mannheim
- Gabija Liaugminaitė, Project Manager at Vilnius Night Office
Moderator:
- Grettel Killing, Head of UNESCO Tallinn City of Music Projects at Tallinn Culture Department