A group of city and civic organizations have released a three-year plan to make music central to Indianapolis' reputation, similar to the likes of Nashville, Seattle, Atlanta and Austin.
"Much like the humble nature of our citizens, our music culture remains an underrepresented narrative of the creativity of our people and our global influence," Mayor Joe Hogsett wrote in the plan's executive summary.
The Indy Music Strategy is an economic development initiative launched by the Indy Chamber that aims to grow the already-robust local scene and boost awareness for residents and visitors. The steering committee includes members of Visit Indy, Kheprw Institute, Central Indiana Community Foundation, City of Indianapolis, Chreece Presents, MOKB Presents, the Arts Council of Indianapolis and Live Nation, among several others.