Building Better Cities Starts With Culture

What if one of the smartest investments a city could make isn’t another building but the arts? Theatre and live performances drive visitation, strengthen local economies and create places where people want to live, work and spend time.

In this episode of The Connector on ‪@weareticker‬ , ‪@HarperB-global‬ B Founder Belinda Coates sits down with Australian actor and singer-songwriter Rob Mills to explore why arts and culture deserve a place at the centre of city-making. From London’s approach to cultural planning to Melbourne’s thriving theatre district, this conversation explores how live performance creates vibrant city centres and shapes the identity of a place. Rob also shares insights from his career performing in some of the world’s biggest musicals, discusses why Waitress continues to resonate with audiences globally, and explains the importance of the Music in Schools Program in giving every child access to the transformative power of music. Subscribe to the Harper B YouTube channel so you don’t miss new episodes of The Connector, featuring conversations with global city leaders, developers, policymakers and industry innovators.