Fulton County

Music Industry Economic Impact & Recording and Rehearsal Space Action Plan

 
 

We are proud to have worked with Georgia's Fulton County Commission to develop an economic impact assessment of the music industry and an action plan for recording studios and rehearsal spaces.

Through our work and with our local partners Georgia Music Partners ("GMP"), we helped Fulton County map recording studios and rehearsal spaces and assess the economic impact of the recording industry and live music industry. A critical piece of the study was the direct engagement with stakeholders in the recording industry in Fulton County. Their feedback, combined with Sound Diplomacy’s own research and with data provided by GMP, was used to develop a rich picture of the assets in this vertical of the County’s robust music ecosystem.

The report is now publicly available. You can read and download the Executive Summary of the report by clicking this link.

Our Work

 
  • Map all registered recording and rehearsal spaces and music venues in Fulton County.

  • Delivered an economic impact assessment economic impact of the music ecosystem incl. recording studios, rehearsal facilities and music venues in Fulton County.

  • Interviewed 27 key stakeholders across Fulton County’s recording- and rehearsal space industry to identify key deficiencies in Fulton County in partnership with GMP. In addition to the interviews, 34 individuals responded to a short questionnaire targeted at owners and managers of recording studios and rehearsal spaces.

  • Delivered a timed and costed action plan to further substantiate the value of Fulton County’s music infrastructure for recording and rehearsal spaces, which clearly outlines the gaps and deficiencies of that sector, also addressing the tax credit renewal.

 
 

About Sound Diplomacy

 

Sound Diplomacy is a global research and strategy consultancy, committed to building and supporting sustainable ecosystems that bring economic development to people, places and cities.

We provide research and recommendations to businesses and policymakers to help them make informed decisions on the best use of places and how to stimulate economic, social and cultural growth.

We have delivered results across six continents, in over 100 cities and 25 countries.