Music Census™ Cohort

Our Cohort Music Census™ is for cities, regions, or communities looking to conduct their Music Census™ alongside other cities engaged in a learning cohort. This is a good choice for those who want to build a network of other music-friendly cities, and it offers a more cost-effective price. This approach provides a mix of group and individual city guidance, there is a standard set of reports each city receives. The process and survey methods are consistent across all of our Music Census™ so that data can be benchmarked.

2023-2024 Cohort: The First Multi-City Music Census™ Cohort

In September 2023, Sound Music Cities launched the first-ever Multi-City Music Census™ Cohort that will run through June 2024. The inaugural cohort is comprised of a robust group of cities and regions committed to measuring, understanding, and taking action to support their music ecosystems including:

2025 Cohort Launching Soon

  • Measure your music ecosystem with a data-driven census

  • Benchmark with other music-friendly cities through directly comparable datasets

  • Peer-Peer Learning sessions, facilitated by Sound Music City Expertise

  • Expert coaching from North America's most experienced music ecosystem census team

The cost per city is $22,500. Join the growing list of cities moving into measurement and action to build your music ecosystem. Communities fund the music census through community foundations, local non-profits, chambers of commerce, tourism offices, downtown associations, city government, or a combination of these entities. 

Our Music Census™ collects key data points to better understand music people and their economic activity within a specific geography. It provides a baseline for policymakers and the larger community to understand and take action.

Getting started is easy. Set up an exploratory call (30-60 minutes). We’ll provide you with an overview of the census process, discuss specific considerations for your city, identify who might be the contracting lead partner/entity for your city, and address other questions you may have about how to get started.