New Orleans is launching the "Music Census Sessions," organized by the City's Office of Nighttime Economy, The Ella Project, and the New Orleans Public Library. The initiative follows insights from the New Orleans Music Census and aims to provide local musicians and industry professionals with essential business and industry skills for career growth and sustainability. The sessions will be available both in-person and virtually to reach a wider audience, as announced in the City of New Orleans website.

"New Orleans is known for its legendary music, but the question we need to ask now is this: What are we doing to ensure that the next generation of superstars can emerge from New Orleans." said Julia Heath, Policy & Outreach Manager at the Office of Nighttime Economy in the same announcement. "The Music Census Sessions are about creating an environment where every artist—whether they're just starting or already established—has access to the tools, resources, and support they need to reach the next level. We want to help locals put the ‘business’ in music business." The sessions include professional development workshops, roundtables, and networking events for musicians of all experience levels, from newcomers to seasoned artists shaping the city's sound.

Ashlye Keaton, Co-founder of The Ella Project, emphasized the inclusiveness of the sessions, stating, "The music census provided musicians and music businesses with the opportunity to identify specific areas that they wanted to access, connect and explore." Each session is designed to address real-world topics, offering participants practical strategies to navigate the ever-changing music industry, as per the City of New Orleans,

More details regarding the schedule of events, including registration information, can be found at the official website, nola.gov.