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DIVE INTO THE EVENT'S SCHEDULE TO EXPERIENCE THE BEST PRACTICES OF MUSIC TOURISM FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
27 - 29 MAY, 2024
FRIDAY: 31 MAY, 2024
Sonic Revival: Transforming Downtowns into Vibrant Hubs Through Music and Tourism
10:10am - 10:40am
Hannah Smith, Director of Marketing and Communications, Athens Conventions and Visitors Bureau (USA)
Crafting a Musical Oasis in Dinkelsbühl: Transforming Small Towns into Vibrant Music Destinations
10:45am - 11:15am
Alex Härtel, Head of Marketing & PR, Silverdust (DEU)
Songs of Empowerment: Nurturing Indigenous Voices and Stories in Music
11:20am - 12:10pm
Robert Bernard, Board Member, Destination Cape Breton & Executive Director, Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network (CAN)
Rhonda Head, Board Member at SOCAN (CAN)
Morgan Toney, Musician (CAN)
Jade Turner, Musician (CAN)
Beverly Jeddore, Mi’kmaw Language Technician (NS, Canada)
Nocturnal Harmony: Crafting a Vibrant and Healthy Nighttime Economy for A Successful Destination
1:30pm - 2:05pm
Mathieu Grondin, General Manager and Co-Founder, MTL 24/24 (CAN)
Decolonising Rhythms: Unleashing the Power of Southeast Asian Soundscapes in the Music Tourism Universe
2:10pm - 2:40pm
Layan Nijem, Project Coordinator, DeCoSEAS - University of Amsterdam (NLD)
Harmony Unleashed: Orchestrating Success with Music in Destination Strategies
2:45pm - 3:35pm
Terry Smith, CEO, Destination Cape Breton (CAN)
Molly Rawn, CEO, Experience Fayetteville (USA)
Catherine Swain, Marketing, N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (USA)
Natalie Wakabayashi, Director, Culture & Entertainment Tourism, Tourism London (Canada)
Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers, Minister of Social Development & Education, Government of Anguilla (AIA)
Closing Remarks & Official Music Tourism Convention Handover & Traditional Closing
3:40pm - 3:50pm
After Party - East Coast 'Kitchen Party!'
8:00pm - 11:00pm
*The event organisers reserve the right to change the final programming of the event without previous notice.