Though Madison’s local music scene may be vibrant for some, a new task force will set out to determine if it’s equitable.

The ad hoc Task Force on Equity in Music and Entertainment will work together with Mayor Paul Soglin, the City Council, Alcohol License Review Committee, city staff, residents and other community members to improve Madison’s reputation as a hub for a diverse range of music.

The ALRC approved a measure establishing the task force Wednesday. The measure will be reviewed by several other committees and the City Council before the group starts its work.

Karin Wolf, Madison Arts program administrator, said addressing equal access to hear and play music is important to make Madison a better music city. Solutions the task force could come up with range from practical transportation issues to addressing stereotypes about specific music genres.

“It needed to be a broader community effort that involved police and possibly Metro Transit,” Wolf said. “This is bigger than the arts commission.”