{"id":907063,"date":"2026-04-20T15:37:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/907063\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T15:37:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:37:26","slug":"greater-manchester-launches-music-plan-survey-as-mu-backs-creative-exchange","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/907063\/","title":{"rendered":"Greater Manchester Launches Music Plan Survey as MU Backs Creative Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                &#13;<\/p>\n<p>                        <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Manchester skyline at night.\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Manchester-skyline.png\"  \/><br \/>\n                    &#13;<br \/>\n                    Your insight will directly shape the future of music across all ten boroughs. Photo: Shutterstock. &#13;<\/p>\n<p>Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is developing a new <a href=\"https:\/\/bigconversation.co.uk\/new-music-plan\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Music Plan<\/a> aimed at strengthening and future proofing the region\u2019s music sector, and is calling on musicians and industry professionals to have their say.<\/p>\n<p>A public survey has been launched to capture the needs, ambitions and challenges facing music communities across the city region, with responses set to directly influence policy and investment decisions shaping the future of music in Greater Manchester.<\/p>\n<p>Alongside this, GMCA is engaging in regular discussions with MU regional officials to ensure the voices of working musicians are represented as the plan develops.<\/p>\n<p>Creative Industries Exchange event<\/p>\n<p>In related news, the MU will take part in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessgrowthhub.com\/events\/gm-creative-industries-exchange\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Greater Manchester Creative Industries Exchange<\/a> at New Century Hall on 30 April.<\/p>\n<p>The free-to-attend event is a collaboration between the GM Business Growth Hub\u2019s Create Growth Programme and GMCA\u2019s Creative Industries team. It will bring together freelancers, organisations, educators and industry leaders for a full-day programme celebrating of the region\u2019s creative strengths.<\/p>\n<p>The event will feature panels, workshops, advice clinics, showcases, fireside chats, live podcasts and networking, with live music and a DJ set.<\/p>\n<p>The Union will be represented by North of England Regional Organiser Paul Reed, with an MU stand running throughout the day. MU member Balraj Samrai will also speak on a panel alongside venue operators and other creative practitioners.<\/p>\n<p>The conference runs from 10:00 am &#8211; 4:00 pm, followed by live music and networking from 4:00 pm &#8211; 8:00 pm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/o\/18851219246?contact_organizer=true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Please contact the organiser directly to discuss accessibility requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/gm-creative-industries-exchange-tickets-1984470277019?aff=oddtdtcreator&amp;keep_tld=true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Find out more and book your place<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#13; &#13; Your insight will directly shape the future of music across all ten boroughs. 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