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DM@X 2024: The Digital Media Universe in Canada 2024
For the 2024 edition of the Digital Media Universe in Canada report, Nordicity presented a review of the revenues, employment, and future trends in creative sectors of the digital media universe in Canada including audio-visual production and music.
Expertise: Creative Industries, Digital Economy and Innovation
Date: January 23, 2024
Tags: Digital Media, Film, Music, Television
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City of Surrey: Surrey Music Strategy
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.
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: May 26, 2023
Tags: Music
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DM@X 2023: Digital Media Universe in Canada 2023
For the 2023 edition of the Digital Media Universe in Canada report, Nordicity presented a review of the revenues, employment, and future trends in creative sectors of the digital media universe in Canada including film/television, digital music, and videogames.
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage, Creative Industries, Digital Economy and Innovation
Date: February 14, 2023
Tags: Broadcasting/AV Distribution, Digital Innovation, Film/Tv Production, Industry Profile, Interactive Digital Media/Video Games, Music
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SODEC: Study of Enterpreneurship in Quebec's Music Sector

SODEC has released the results of a study of entrepreneurship dynamics in the music industry in Quebec. The mandate of this exploratory study independently conducted by Nordicity was to conduct the evolution of business models in the music industry in Quebec. Decision-makers will build on this profile to update and design relevant support measures for the music industry.

Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: November 7, 2022
Tags: Industry Profile, Music
Women in Music Canada: Action Plan & Framework - Advancing Gender Balance in the Canadian Music Industry
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. 
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage, Creative Industries
Date: April 22, 2022
Tags: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Music, Performing Arts
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Canada Council for the Arts: The Arts in the Digital Age 2020
The Canada Council for the Arts commissioned Nordicity to update the 2016 Arts in the Digital Age report. This 2020 edition aims to provide an overview of current policies and initiatives on the adoption of digital technologies by arts organizations, provide information on innovative uses of new technologies, and identify issues and gaps specific to digital transformation in Canada's arts sector.
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage, Digital Economy and Innovation
Date: January 4, 2022
Tags: Digital Innovation, Digital/Media Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts
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British Council Caribbean and Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC): Mapping Jamaica's Cultural and Creative Industries (Phase 1 - Situational Analysis)
Nordicity was commissioned by the British Council Caribbean and the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) to undertake a situation analysis of Cultural and Creative Industries in Jamaica and review and update the existing Strategies and Action Plans. 
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage, Creative Industries
Date: May 17, 2021
Tags: Cultural Development, Digital Innovation, Film/Tv Production, Interactive Digital Media/Video Games, Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts
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CIMA: The Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian Independent Music
The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) commissioned Nordicity to quantify and qualify the impact of the COVID-­19 pandemic on the Canadian independent music industry, as well as the projected impact in 2021-­2023.
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage, Creative Industries
Date: December 10, 2020
Tags: Music, Performing Arts
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Canadian Live Music Association: "Re:Venues" A Case and Path Forward for Toronto's Live Music Venues
Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) engaged Nordicity to demonstrate the impacts stimulated by Toronto’s live music venues, examine the impact of COVID-19, and make recommendations to ensure the ecosystem can thrive in the future.
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage, Creative Industries
Date: October 8, 2020
Tags: Economic Impact, Music, Performing Arts
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Arts Council England: Evaluation of the In Harmony Programme
Arts Council England commissioned Nordicity, in association with World Pencil, to undertake an evaluation of the In Harmony programme.
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage
Date: October 6, 2020
Tags: Music, Performing Arts
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DM@X 2020: The Digital Media Universe in Canada: Measuring the Revenues, the Audiences, and the Future Prospects Report
Nordicity conducted a multi-stage study on the trends in advertising, subscription and other consumer expenditures on Canadian content and on the distribution of content in Canada. 
Expertise: Creative Industries, Digital Economy and Innovation
Date: February 10, 2020
Tags: Broadcasting/AV Distribution, Digital Innovation, Film/Tv Production, Industry Profile, Interactive Digital Media/Video Games, Music, Publishing (books or periodicals)
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Nordicity Presentation on the Digital Media Universe, Feb. 7 at the DM@X Conference
York Region Arts Council: The Creative State of York Region
York Region Arts Council (YRAC) engaged Nordicity to document the size and characteristics of the regional culture sector and develop a current assessment of the opportunities and barriers to growth. 
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: November 30, 2019
Tags: Cultural Industries,, Film/Tv Production, Industry Profile, Music, Performing Arts, Publishing (books or periodicals), Visual Arts
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The Intergovernmental Committee for Economic and Labour Force Development (ICE): Immigrants and the Creative Economy
Nordicity worked with Karen Tisch and Charlotte Speilman to develop a searchable database of programs and services available to newcomers to Toronto that might want to engage more with the creative economy (i.e. the arts and/or the creative industries).
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: September 27, 2019
Tags: Cultural Industries, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts
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City of Richmond: "Art Works" Arts Strategy 2019-2024
Nordicity was commissioned (in partnership with Patricia Huntsman Culture + Communication), to undertake the City of Richmond's Updated Arts Strategy and Cultural Facilities Assessment.
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage
Date: June 30, 2019
Tags: Cultural Industries, Culture Planning, Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts
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Toronto Arts of Tomorrow Initiative (TATI): Partnership Case Study
This report summarizes the needs, gaps and opportunities, as well as the joint-opportunities, that came out of Toronto Arts of Tomorrow Initiative (TATI). 
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage
Date: June 10, 2019
Tags: Cultural Industries, Culture Planning, Film/Tv Production, Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts
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WorkInCulture: "MakingItWork" Pathways Toward Sustainable Cultural Careers
WorkInCulture engaged Nordicity to gather, analyze and report on Labour Market Insights for Ontario's Culture Sector, including Arts, Creative Industries, Heritage and Libraries.
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: May 10, 2019
Tags: Cultural Industries, Employment Analysis, Film/Tv Production, Industry Profile, Music, Performing Arts, Publishing (books or periodicals), Visual Arts
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Mayor of London: The Impact of Business Rates Revaluation on Grassroots Music Venues in London (Summary Report)
Nordicity was commissioned by the Greater London Authority (GLA) to support the Mayor of London's 'music cities' initiative and the London Music Board in protecting London's 85+ grassroots venues, and to help create a landscape in which new venues can open. 
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage, Creative Industries
Date: April 11, 2017
Tags: Economic Impact, Music, Performing Arts
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WorkInCulture: Hubs and Business Skills Training for the Culture and Creative Sector- What's Working?
WorkInCulture engaged Nordicity to examine the role of hubs in the development of the arts and culture sector in Ontario.
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage, Creative Industries
Date: January 31, 2017
Tags: Cultural Industries, Film/TV Production, Music, Performing Arts, Publishing (book and periodicals), Visual Arts
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CIMA: "Music in Motion" Investing in Global Export
Nordicity was asked by CIMA to conduct a study on the importance of exporting Canadian music -- both to the independent music community in Canada and to the country as a whole. 
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage
Date: November 28, 2016
Tags: Music, Performing Arts
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OMDC: "The State of Content Distribution" A Review of Content Distribution in the Cultural Media Industries
OMDC asked Nordicity to prepare a study regarding the state of content distribution. The report details how content is being distributed, across the various cultural media industries supported by OMDC.
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage, Creative Industries
Date: June 8, 2016
Tags: Broadcasting/AV Distribution, Film/TV production, Interactive Digital Media/Video Games, Music, Publishing (books or periodicals)
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PRS Foundation: International Showcase Fund Impact Report 2013-16
Marking the 10th year of International Showcase Fund (ISF), Nordicity was commissioned to undertake a study of the impacts the Fund has had over the last three years, from 2013 to 2016. 
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: May 18, 2016
Tags: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Economic Impact, Music, Performing Arts
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Music PEI: "Little Island Big Voice" An Industry Profile and Economic Impact Assessment of PEI’s Music Sector
Nordicity was commissioned by Music PEI to develop a profile, economic impact assessment and series of strategic recommendations to leverage the sector’s strengths and advance the industry. 
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage
Date: July 1, 2015
Tags: Economic Impact, Industry Profile, Music
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Women in Music Canada: A Profile of Women Working in Ontario's Music Industry
Women in Music Canada engaged Nordicity to undertake a profile of the employment of women in Ontario's music industry. 
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: May 26, 2015
Tags: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Employment Analysis, Industry Profile, Music
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Nordicity is a leading international consulting firm providing private and public-sector clients with solutions for Economic Analysis, Strategy and Business, and Policy and Regulation across four priority sectors: arts, culture and heritage; digital and creative media; and information and communication technologies (ICTs) and innovation. With offices in London (UK), Toronto, and Vancouver Nordicity is ideally placed to assist our clients to succeed in the rapidly evolving global markets.