Fiscal Note
No impact at this time, there may be an implication for future budgets.
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SUBSTITUTE - Establishing the Task Force on Equity in Music and Entertainment.
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WHEREAS, Madison is widely considered one of the best cities for music in North America because of the number of performances and the access that residents have to a diversity of musical genres; and,
WHEREAS, Madison’s Cultural Plan recognizes that equitable access to diverse art forms is core to the cultural vitality of our community; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Madison has invested considerable resources in continually increasing the support for Madison as a Music City; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Madison is committed to achieving equity in our policies, procedures, and practices; and,
WHEREAS, the Madison Arts Commission recommended the formation of a task force on Equity in Music and Entertainment to address the obstacles to participation artists and audiences of diverse musical genres such as by Hip-Hop artists and audiences; and,
WHEREAS, the Madison Cultural Plan (adopted August 6, 2015; ID # 24233) states that Entertainment industry professionals regard the entire live music industry and its venues as overregulated, and particularly so in the case of events featuring performers identified with Hip-Hop culture and some called for revisiting costs associated with entertainment licensing, which are barriers to both emerging musicians and to the sustainability of commercial nightclubs; and,
WHEREAS, the Madison Cultural Plan recommended that the Alcohol License Review Committee (ALRC) should continue its discussion with input from the Madison Police Department, Office of the City Attorney, nightclub owners, musicians, performers, and music promoters concerning licensing structures, fees, and public safety practices. This discussion should explore the concerns of venue operators and promoters of live and electronic music on audiences, artists, and the venues themselves. If warra...
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