Applied Research: The Casual Music Workforce 

April 2011

As part of its commitment to understanding skilling needs in the cultural and creative industries IBSA is conducting a research project to identify the size, characteristics, and economic contribution of the casual, informally contracted musicians workforce and the specific workforce development and skills needs of this sector.

We are currently seeking feedback on the following discussion paper on the casual music workforce skills needs.
This paper asks you to consider the following four questions:

Question 1: For this project, are the definitions for the workforce target group, live venues, economic contribution and characteristics adequate and reasonable? (pg 5)

Question 2: For this project, are there any other reports or networks/contacts that would be helpful in informing the research, particularly those in each state or territory? (pg 7)

Question 3: Are there any other characteristics/questions that are central to the intention of the project that need to be included? (pg 9)

Question 4: Are there any general additions you can suggest for the project methodology? (pg 9)

Comments on the paper will be accepted until Friday 29th April 2011.

If you would like to register your interest in the project and provide feedback on the discussion paper please contact:
Gail Power
p: 0417 230 557
e: gailpower@me.com

General enquiries regarding this project can be forward to the escan team at escan@ibsa.org.au.