Spotlight on… Paris, France
Revelling in its Olympics success, there’s a new sense of optimism – and a new arena – in the City of Light
Feature By IQ | 18 November 2024
Having hosted both the Olympic Games and Paralympics this year, the city of Paris has not seen its usual packed summer of live music activity, but with those sporting tournaments now confined to glorious history, the French capital has emerged with a new arena and a renewed vigour after its televised global showcase.
The music industry enjoys an enviable relationship with government in France, with subsidies available to venues and guaranteed wages for performing musicians, supporting a healthy marketplace and…