$572,696 in artist fees paid for events during 2015/2016 1976 listings tagged ‘music’ or ‘performance’ on since re-launch in September 2015 682,602 page views of ‘music’ or ‘performance’ tagged listings on since re-launch in September 2015 6 live music and performance related research or advocacy publications released since March 2016 $10.89M in grants to live music and performance projects since July 2014 $2.77M in small grants (under $100,000) to live music and performance projects since July 2014 $20,650 average small grant (under $100,000) since July 2014 8 musicians and performers housed in City of Sydney live/work spaces Attachments Mapping Cultural Venues and Infrastructure in the City of Sydney – University of Western Sydney Night-time Economy Roundtable Action Plan - NSW Government Response Liquor Law Review Submission – City of Sydney Small Bars Review Submission – City of Sydney Valuing Live Music in the City of Sydney – University of Tasmania Live Music and Performance Grants July 2014 – Feb 2017 – City of Sydney produced
1.2.1 Review City of Sydney planning controls to identify opportunities to streamline approval processes for and temporary live music and performance activity, including development of definitions for small- to medium-scale live music and performance and consideration of expanded “Exempt and Complying Development” provisions in Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2012. In progress See notes for Action 1.1.1 See notes for Action 1.1.1 1.2.2 Advocate to the NSW Government to amend the SEPP (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008 to include definitions and In progress Since the adoption of the Live Music and Performance Action Plan the City has been strongly advocating to the NSW Government on behalf of the Sydney live music and performance community. As there are a range of NSW Government departments with policy commitments or legislative responsibilities relating In addition to focusing on its own planning controls and regulatory compliance policies, the City continues to advocate to the NSW Government on behalf of the Sydney live music and performance community through: Regular and sustained advocacy to individual NSW Government departments: staff have continued to scale
provisions for live music and performance. to the live music and performance industry, this advocacy has focused on the need for a coordinated approach to supporting the industry. As a result of City of Sydney advocacy, in February 2015 the NSW Government released Create in NSW: NSW Arts and Cultural Policy Framework. It contains the following commitment: "Support live music: We will work collaboratively with local councils, such as the City of Sydney. We will also work with the Office of Liquor Gaming and Racing, Department of Planning & Environment, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Office of the NSW Small Business Commissioner. Together, we will develop policy and regulatory settings to support the continued growth and vibrancy of music in NSW." In addition, the following activities have been undertaken: 1. Regular and sustained advocacy to individual NSW Government departments: staff have and continue to advocate to various NSW Government departments and authorities regarding the live music and performance industry. These include Arts NSW, Liquor & Gaming NSW, Office of the Small Business Commissioner, Department of Premier and Cabinet, Independent Liquor and work with and advocate to various individual NSW Government departments and authorities regarding the live music and performance industry. In 2016, working directly with the NSW Government through the NSW Safe and Vibrant Night Time Economy Roundtable (2016), which an Action Plan to support the Sydney Night Time Economy. The NSW Government’s response, delivered in December 2016, identifies the City of Sydney as a key stakeholder in this work (Attachment 3) From 2017 onward, working with the NSW Government as a member of the cross-government taskforce (2017 onward) responsible for implementing the Night-Time Economy Roundtable Action Plan. Submissions to relevant NSW Government inquiries and reviews, such as the independent Liquor Law Review regarding ‘lock outs’ (Attachment 4) and the Small Bars Review (Attachment 5).
with local government and industry. 4. Submissions to relevant NSW Government inquiries and reviews, such as the independent Liquor Law Review. 1.3.1 Establish a live music and performance liaison role that acts as first point of contact for regulatory enquiries and applications in relation to live music and performance. The City’s Strategy Advisor – Live Music and Performance role has existed since June 2014. Since recruitment, this role has provided guidance to over 105 organisations and individuals on a range of matters including development applications, compliance, noise management, outdoor event processes and approvals and grants and funding. The role is also included within the development assessment process, providing comment on applications involving live music and performance. The City’s Strategy Advisor – Live Music and Performance role has existed since June 2014. Since recruitment, this role has provided guidance to over 150 organisations on a range of matters including development applications, compliance, noise management, outdoor event processes and approvals and grants and funding. The role is also included within the development assessment process, providing comment on applications involving live music and performance. 1.3.2 Develop information guides in multiple formats that provide specific information on the planning requirements and resources available for setting up a temporary (ongoing) ‘The Essentials of Live Music’ Business 101 seminar was held in April 2015. This event was the third such event the City has held and provided information regarding the process of setting up and managing a live music venue, or introducing live music programming into an existing business, and featured thirteen speakers from City of Sydney venues, Office of Liquor Gaming and The ‘Bringing in the Music’ Business 101 seminar was held in August 2016. This event was the fourth such event the City has held and featured speakers from the Live Music Office, Young Henrys and the Riversdale Group. 43 people attended. are available on the City’s website. As the City has run these events for four years and has experienced declining attendance, staff are investigating alternative options for delivery of forums and information
submission to the 2015 Review of the Premises Standards of the Building Code of Australia. 2.3.3 Co-host a public symposium in partnership with the National Live Music Office in 2014 on the Building Code of Australia and the live music and performance sector. This forum will invite representatives from the Australian Building Codes Board, the City of Sydney, NSW Department of Planning and the creative sector to investigate compliance and affordability for live performance in This event was held on 12 June 2015. ‘Creative Spaces and the Built Environment’ forum was held in collaboration with the Live Music Office and University of Sydney at the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning. Across the day 120 people attended. The outcomes and proposed actions arising from the event was recently presented to Council for endorsement, and is currently on public exhibition. The City will invite other government agencies, the cultural sector and broader community to provide feedback on the paper. Following consultation, the paper will inform City of Sydney policy development in relation to the live music and performance industry and broader cultural sector, as well as our advocacy priorities in this area. No change.
4.4.1 Work with the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship and Ministry for the Arts, as well as local promoters, major venues and festivals in the City of Sydney local government area to develop new models for supporting the contribution of international visiting artists to the local community. Not active More detailed investigation of this issue revealed a general level of satisfaction among industry with the responsiveness of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection in regards to short-notice visa amendments. Therefore, further consultation with industry is required to identify strategies to leverage local artist benefits from visiting international artists. This consultation will be one aspect of conversations with the industry network being developed through Action 4.1.2. No change. 4.5.1 Work with the Australian Hotels Association, Music NSW or other peak bodies to develop processes by which an increased number of appropriate hotel spaces in the City of Sydney can be made available to musicians and other artists for rehearsals. Not active This is a medium term action, with preliminary scoping work to occur during late 17/18. No change.
zones, irrespective of the vehicle type used. 4.7.1 Expand the City of Sydney Youth Service program of events to provide monthly all-ages live music events utilising established venues. In progress A range of local venue based all ages events have been developed and delivered by the Sydney Youth Music team. The Sydney Youth Music team is now partly funded by and delivered in partnership with Music NSW's Indent Program and will be participating in the 2015 NSW tour organised by Indent teams across the state. Venues utilised by the team include Goodgod Small Club (now Plan B Small Club), Café Lounge, 107 Projects and Giant Dwarf. The Sydney Youth Music team has continued to organise and deliver all-ages music events throughout 2016. 4.7.2 Investigate the creation of a grant program with a total budget of up to $25,000 to provide funding to venues in the City of Sydney local government area for the staging of live music and performance events. Implemented As part of the most recent Grants and Sponsorships Policy Review, the eligibility criteria for the Cultural and Creative Grants Program was broadened to permit businesses to apply. This change has fulfilled the intent of Action 4.7.2 as an interim solution allowing venues or promoters to apply for funding, however staff are also investigating the feasibility of a devolved program provided by an external music organisation. This solution would increase the availability of funding and reduce application processing timeframes. The City’s grants and sponsorships program continues to be open for businesses and to apply for funding. A list of live music and performance grants given by the City since July 2014 can be found at Attachment 7. In addition, in 2016 the City provided $50,000 through its grants program to Music NSW to fund the establishment of the All Ages Access funding program. The devolved funding program is administered by Music NSW and provides up to $5,000 to venues and promoters needing support for staging all-ages events in the City of Sydney. It
4.10.3 Work with neighbouring councils and the NSW Government to help establish a major new outdoor event space for the Sydney area. Not active This is a long term action. Preliminary discussions have occurred with a range of stakeholders and continue on an opportunistic basis, however no clearly preferred site has been identified. No change. 4.10.4 Advocate to the NSW Government for greater clarity and consistency in the user-pays policing process, including introducing provisions that take into account the operating history of event proponents. In progress See notes for Action 1.2.2 See notes for Action 1.2.2 4.10.5 Investigate the feasibility of holding a program of regular and ongoing free lunchtime concerts in the Martin Place amphitheatre featuring emerging Sydney bands and musicians. Not active There are currently limitations on the programming of performance in Martin Place that do not make lunchtime concerts viable. Investigation of the feasibility of concerts will occur in tandem with the development of strategies for managing use of Martin Place, and public space in the City more broadly. No change. Martin Place is a hireable public space open to event producers. Development of strategies for managing use of Martin Place, and public space in the City more broadly, will occur as part of the development of the City’s Cultural Infrastructure Plan. The City regularly provides employment opportunities for emerging and established musicians and performers through its events and programs, such as Art & About, Sydney New Year’s