Live performance, placemaking and the arts; creative industries and precincts for regenerative urbanism

Date: Thursday, 02 October 2025

Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Location: Marrickville Library and Pavilion

This panel will examine the multifaceted role of live music and the arts in placemaking. Is their value confined to the nighttime economy, or do they offer broader cultural and social benefits? How can cities support vibrant live arts and music scenes while addressing concerns such as alcohol-related harm and antisocial behaviour—issues that originally prompted regulatory interventions like the Lockout Laws? Join us as we explore how making space for the arts can contribute to more inclusive, dynamic, and regenerative cities and regions.

Chair

Dr Greta Werner, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Henry Halloran Urban and Regional Research Initiative at The University of Sydney.

Panel

Emily Collins, Head of Sound NSW

George Tulloch, Noizend cofounder and live music advocate

Ruth Callaghan, Director of Community, Inner West Council