Independent Music Venues and Promoters

Focus Group

Louisville is rich with independent music venues that support artists around the community. In order to better understand the wants and needs of the music community a focus group for Louisville venues and promoters was held on February 13th at Headliners, and was attended by nearly 20 local independent music venue owners and promoters.

Some of the challenges and needs we heard were:

  • balancing economic impact with noise complaints

  • transportation issues, especially parking and rideshare

  • navigating regulations and fines with unclear standards

  • collaboration between venues, the city, and tourism

Ideas presented include:

  • promoting music tourism (i.e. Lougrass)

  • better marketing and storytelling

  • creating a centralized resource hub

  • developing a “night mayor” role

  • streamlining special events permits

  • hotel subsidies for bands

  • hosting an annual music venue summit

Share your thoughts!

Did you attend the focus group and have more ideas? Did you miss out and want to share your thoughts - contribute below!