Oddly no, even though your continued support and interest is probably the most important benefit that a music scene can hope for, this Census is aimed at people working in music in any capacity instead of fans. On behalf of all the tireless workers in music who create what you love, we appreciate and thank you. If you know of any people working in music, please encourage them to take the census so that we can understand and strengthen the music scene.

Music community leaders here in the Baton Rouge Region and around the world have identified the importance of having measurable information about people who do music related work to provide them with better support. The results of this census will be made available to the thousands of music industry professionals, nonprofits, and government agencies in our area, as well as to the countless music patrons and consumers who are the lifeblood of our music ecosystem.

The census asks questions specific to the realities of music workers, including general information about their demographics and occupation types as well as their perspective on issues such as diversity, equity, and belonging.

Yes. The census does not collect any personal identifiers or IP addresses. Any individual responses highlighted in the published results will be attributed as “Census Respondent.”

From 10-20 minutes, depending on your respondent category (creative, venue owner, or industry) and whether you type in lengthy comments. 13 minutes is the average time spent on the census.

Those working in the Baton Rouge Region music ecosystem in ANY capacity (paid or unpaid) who are 18 years or older and living in Ascension, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Livingston, Pointe Coupée, St. Helena, Tangipahoa,  West Feliciana, and West Baton Rouge Parishes. If you work as part of the Baton Rouge Region music ecosystem, even if you live outside the parishes listed, please take the Census.

You should participate in the census if you contribute any type of music-related work, with or without compensation, and you believe your skills and commitment are worthy of acknowledgement and support. This includes part-time work, rarely paid work or volunteer work, and work that is more administrative than creative.

To keep the data analysis manageable, we must limit the census to one entry per person, which means you must select one primary identity (creative, venue owner, or industry). That said, we know that most music people work in more than one area, so you will also have an opportunity within the census to provide info on work you do in other identity categories.

No. You can use a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Note that if you wish to leave and finish your response later, you will need to use the same device.

Currently the plans are to release the data in the fall of 2025  through a series of reports, online dashboards, and community events.