This panel will examine the multifaceted role of live music and the arts in placemaking. Is their value confined to the nighttime economy, or do they offer broader cultural and social benefits? How can cities support vibrant live arts and music scenes while addressing concerns such as alcohol-related harm and antisocial behaviour—issues that originally prompted regulatory interventions like the Lockout Laws?
Join us as we explore how making space for the arts can contribute to more inclusive, dynamic, and regenerative cities and regions.
Chair
Dr Greta Werner, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Henry Halloran Urban and Regional Research Initiative at The University of Sydney.
Panel
Emily Collins, Head of Sound NSW
George Tulloch, Noizend cofounder and live music advocate
Ruth Callaghan, Director of Community, Inner West Council
Professor Chris Gibson, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning and Policy