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Dance Umbrella Ontario (DUO): Research Study and Needs Assessment on Dance Rehearsal Spaces in Ontario
This report explores dance sector dynamics, gaps, challenges, and needs around rehearsal spaces, and it makes recommendations to support the sustainability of dance within that context.
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage
Date: September 28, 2022
Tags: Dance, Performing Arts

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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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Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre: Viability Study and Economic Impact Assessment for Streatham Hill Theatre (Summary)
Nordicity was commissioned by the Friends of Streatham Hill Theatre to develop the economic impact assessment for the theatre's viability study led by FEI.
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage
Date: May 7, 2021
Tags: Economic Impact, Performing Arts

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CANCOM: Profile and Value Chain Analysis of Ontario's Comedy Content Creators
The Foundation for Canadian Comedy (CANCOM) engaged Nordicity to produce a profile of Ontario's comedy industry. The profile was the first-ever analysis of comedic performers and content producers in the country.
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: December 16, 2020
Tags: Film/Tv Production, Industry Profile, Performing 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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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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APTN: National Indigenous Music Impact Study
Nordicity was engaged to partner with NVision Insight Group and Environics to prepare an economic impact study of indigenous music in Canada for Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). Nordicity oversaw the quantitative elements of the project.
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: November 13, 2019
Tags: Cultural Industries, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Music, Performing 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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Music Canada Live: "Here, The Beat" The Economic Impact of Live Music in BC
Nordicity was tasked by Music Canada Live to create a report assessing the economic impact of the live music sector in BC, as well as addressing key knowledge gaps in terms of opportunities and challenges faced by industry stakeholders.
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: August 21, 2018
Tags: Economic Impact, Music, Performing Arts

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UK Theatre/SOLT: Workforce Review of the UK Offstage Theatre and Performing Arts Sector
UK Theatre/SOLT commissioned Nordicity, in association with Alistair Smith of The Stage, to undertake a research study of UK’s theatre and performing arts sector. The study provides the evidence base for UK Theatre/SOLT to draw up a sector-wide workforce strategy.
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage
Date: June 22, 2017
Tags: Performing 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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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 Canada: "Live Music Measures Up" An Economic Impact Analysis of Live Music in Ontario
Music Canada, the national association representing the major labels in Canada, asked Nordicity to conduct a profile and economic impact assessment of the live music industry in Ontario. This study is the first of its kind. 
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: December 5, 2015
Tags: Economic Impact, Music, Performing Arts

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WorkInCulture: Labour Market Insights in Ontario’s Cultural Industries
Work In Culture has engaged Nordicity to develop a Labour Market Insight approach for the Cultural Media Industries in Ontario. 
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage, Creative Industries
Date: April 29, 2014
Tags: Cultural Industries, Employment Analysis, Film/TV Production, Music, Performing Arts, Publishing (book and periodicals), Visual Arts

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Music Nova Scotia: Export Strategy (Executive Summary)
Nordicity, in partnership with Sound Diplomacy, was commissioned by Music Nova Scotia to develop a music industry export strategy for the province of Nova Scotia to help the association, artists and music businesses more effectively reach key international markets and increase exports. 
Expertise: Arts, Culture, and Heritage, Creative Industries
Date: March 1, 2014
Tags: Music, Performing Arts

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Manitoba Music: "Soundcheck" An Economic Impact Analysis of Manitoba's Music Industry
Manitoba Music commissioned Nordicity to develop a sector profile and economic impact assessment of the music industry in Manitoba. 
Expertise: Creative Industries
Date: November 30, 2012
Tags: Economic Impact, Industry Profile, Music, Performing Arts

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