Carly Frey

Nordicity led the research for UNESCO’s Voices of Courage – the first global report examining the experiences of women artists, cultural, and heritage professionals in emergency settings. Drawing on responses from more than 120 countries, the report provides critical evidence to inform more inclusive policies and strengthen preparedness, response, and recovery efforts worldwide.

Kelowna’s creative sector is a powerful driver of economic growth and community vitality. Our latest Economic Impact Assessment for the City of Kelowna found the sector generated $579 million in GDP and supported more than 3,500 jobs in 2024.

We collaborated with the Canadian Live Music Association to quantify the economic value of Canada’s live music industry. The report provides the first national assessment of the sector’s economic, tourism, and fiscal impacts, offering critical evidence to support future investment and policy.

We worked with the City of Nanaimo to better understand the vital role not-for-profit organizations play in the community. The study measured the sector’s economic, social, and environmental impacts and provides recommendations to help strengthen the sector and support its future success.

Nordicity was commissioned by the City of Surrey to lead its first Music Strategy to provide future direction for the City, acknowledging current trends, challenges, opportunities and future priorities.

Women in Music Canada engaged Nordicity to develop an Action Plan Framework to address the underrepresentation of women-identifying, non binary, gender fluid and gender diverse people in Ontario’s music sector.