Empowering NOLA's Music Scene
The City of New Orleans is hitting all the right notes with its latest initiative to support local musicians. The Music Census Sessions program, launching January 2025, offers free professional development workshops and networking opportunities designed to help both emerging and established artists thrive in today's music industry.
This innovative series, a collaboration between the Office of Nighttime Economy, The Ella Project, and the New Orleans Public Library, addresses key findings from the New Orleans Music Census by providing practical business skills and industry knowledge. Sessions will cover essential topics like social media promotion, grant funding, and intellectual property rights.
"We want to help locals put the 'business' in music business," explained Julia Heath from the Office of Nighttime Economy in a press release. The program offers both in-person and virtual options, making it accessible to musicians at all career stages.
Program Highlights
- Free workshops and networking events throughout 2025.
- Virtual and in-person sessions available.
- Expert-led presentations on music business essentials.
- Topics include social media marketing, funding opportunities, and copyright protection.
The first block of sessions begins January 15, 2025 with "Utilizing Social Media for Music Promotion." Musicians and industry professionals can register now at nolamusiccensus.org/sessions.
