The OpenMusE Live Music Census Dashboard presents a comprehensive analysis of data collected during the inaugural European Live Music Census, conducted on October 11, 2024.

This census encompassed five major European cities: Heidelberg and Mannheim in Germany, Helsinki in Finland, Vilnius in Lithuania, and Lviv in Ukraine. The initiative aimed to capture a detailed snapshot of live music activities across these diverse urban centers.

The dashboard offers insights into various aspects of the live music scene, including:

• Types of Musical Performances: Ranging from grassroots music to church choirs, pub gigs to full-scale concerts.
• Audience Engagement: Data on attendance motivations, spending habits, age distribution and travel distances.
• Venue Significance: Information on key venues and the challenges they face.
• Venue Map: A geographical overview of live music venues across the participating cities, highlighting key locations and their role in the local music ecosystem.

By analyzing this data, the dashboard aims to measure the value of live music and identify challenges faced by venues, thereby informing future policies to support and develop a sustainable live music ecology.

This initiative builds upon the methodology of the UK Live Music Census of 2017, aiming to provide a detailed understanding of the live music landscape in Europe. The findings are expected to inform policy-making across Europe for years to come.

For more detailed information, please visit the Live Music Census page on the OpenMusE website.