This is what we’ve achieved so far around the world

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Creative Footprint

VibeLab and PennPraxis' Creative Footprint researches creative spaces, studying a city's music and nightlife's cultural impact. Conducted in Berlin, NYC, Tokyo, Stockholm, Montréal, and Sydney.

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Malmo Nightlife Study

Preliminary Study on Malmö’s Nightlife and a Vision for the Future of a Creative City

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Nashville Independent Venue Study

NIVS is a joint initiative led by Nashville Metro Planning, PennPraxis, VibeLab, and the Culture Shift Team to assess and safeguard Nashville Independent Venues, preserving the city's musical legacy in the face of gentrification and rising costs.

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RISE UP
Manifesto

VibeLab started a dialogue to plan and imagine how to improve nightlife worldwide. So far, the Manifesto has collected contributions from over 120+ creatives in 55 cities worldwide.

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NightSchool

An EU-wide training programme designed to support night culture producers early in their careers. This transnational education programme will focus on environmental, social, and economic sustainability.

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XP Music Futures

VibeLab developed the whole strategy and programming for the first-ever music conference in the Middle East. This music industry conference, established in 2021, has been laying the building blocks to create a thriving music industry in the SWANA region.

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IKEA: Centering Creativity

VibeLab undertook a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionise how IKEA interacts with creative communities. It aimed to understand their dynamics, navigate local regulations, and pave a sustainable path for IKEA.

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Toronto Night Economy Review

VibeLab engaged 3,300 participants in the Toronto Night Economy Review, aligning regulations for bars, restaurants, and venues, fostering inclusivity, and enhancing livability to ensure safe communities.

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ADE: Sexy Mess

Sexy Mess is a party hosted in collaboration with New York's iconic club House Of Yes that brings together the global nightlife community to celebrate performance, music, and culture. It aims to create an inclusive and boundary-pushing experience transcending the traditional boundaries of nightlife events.

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Night Time Economy Summit

As a partner of the NTE Summit, VibeLab leads programs on the international stage. The event unites global experts to explore technological advancements, sustainability, and the significance of ongoing education in nighttime industries.

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Nighttime Lab SXSW

The Nighttime Lab at SXSW is an event that showcases how collaborative efforts can safeguard cultural diversity in the face of urban development. Austin can grow inclusively, economically, and sustainably by backing key cultural entities and retaining its distinct character.

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Voices of Creatives

VibeLab analysed COVID-19's impact on music, fashion, and design in Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Senegal, and South Africa for a study commissioned by the German Federal Ministry and conducted with German International Cooperation.

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Global Nighttime Recovery Plan

The Global Nighttime Recovery Plan (GNRP) empowers cities with secure strategies to revive creative and nighttime economies. Co-created by 130+ specialists from 70 cities, it provides interactive frameworks, tools, and best practices.

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