How New York Shapes Music and Culture — The Women Driving It | Shira Gans

Send us Fan Mail How does a city help shape music, culture, and opportunity behind the scenes? In this episode of She Creates Noise, Sarah sits down with Shira Gans, Senior Executive Director for Policy and Programs at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, to discuss how innovative public policy can create real change across music, nightlife, film, and entertainment. She shares the story behind NY Music Month, NYC’s $12 million music industry social impact strategy, and a $10 million grant initiative supporting women-led entertainment projects. If you want to know more about: how cities support music scenes NY Music Month women-led entertainment funding nightlife policy music industry jobs and equity government supporting culture building opportunities in NYC social impact through entertainment Ready to experience New York Music Month? Visit nyc.gov/musicmonth for the full lineup of June events happening across the city. https://www.nyc.gov/site/mome/industries/ny-music-month.page Support the show If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Many thanks to Anne Tello for her vocals on the theme song and to our sponsor 'Heard City'. Check out https://www.shecreatesnoisepodcast.com for more episodes featuring women who power the music industry. https://www.shecreatesnoise.com/ https://www.sarahnagourney.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shecreatesnoise/ https://www.instagram.com/glassbeatmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheCreatesNoise Email: [email protected]