In order to better support the development of all art forms and gain a better understanding of the contributions of arts organisations to the economy, community and sustainability of the arts in general, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland (ACNI) commissioned Millward Brown Ulster, in conjunction with Amethyst Business Solutions to complete an Economic and Social Impact Study of the Grand Opera House (GOH) for the period 2000-2003. As outlined in the tender documentation the purpose of this assignment was: “To undertake an evaluation to demonstrate the economic and social impact of the Grand Opera House” Specifically, the research needed to:

Cover all activities of the Grand Opera House;

Cover as far as possible all available data collected on a local, regional and national basis on the Grand Opera House, including data relevant to audience profiles, capacity and attendance;

Consult with key stakeholders, audiences, suppliers, and employees associated with the Grand Opera House and any other useful sources where appropriate to the study. To download the report as a pdf file, CLICK HERE