Music can play a big role in the identity of a city – from New Orleans jazz to “Madchester”. We’d love to hear about the music scene in your city and how it’s changing: what does the local music scene say about your city today? What are your favourite past and present music venues in your city?
David Pollock reports that mid-sized music venues in cities around the UK are disappearing, “victims of tough licensing laws, unwelcoming neighbours, aggressive development and an increase in property values.” In a time of rapid urban development, how is your city’s music scene being affected – are independent venues struggling or thriving? Are artists being pushed out?
Wherever you are in the world, share your stories, videos and photographs of the music scene in your city, and we’ll publish a selection on Guardian Cities.
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