Talent Leadership Programme
We are excited to welcome 44 new faces to our Keychange Leadership Programme this year, representing 25 countries across Europe and Canada.
The Talent Leadership Programme (TLP) is a Creative Europe-funded training programme, facilitated by Artist in Bloom to support underrepresented talents to lead collective actions and create a better, more inclusive music industry for present and future generations.
What does it mean to represent the underrepresented?
As talent, festivals, orchestras, broadcasters, music agencies, we share the belief in and passion for music.
To represent the underrepresented means to take a stand so we don’t miss out on unique talent and artful expressions.
You can represent by pledging with us to work towards balance, inclusion and for a future where all voices are heard.
We published our Keychange Pledge Report 2023-2025, offering one of the most comprehensive public datasets to date on gender balance and intersectional inclusion across the global music industry.
International Perspectives
Keychange spotlights diverse voices across the globe, featuring individuals, artists, collectives and initiatives to explore how the music world sits within their contexts
An urgent situation calls for urgent action
Our present situation demands urgent action, we’re losing talent every day. Talent is distributed evenly, opportunities are not.
We must go beyond the talk of representation. We must break down the barriers that are silencing talent.
To achieve better gender balance and inclusivity for women and gender-diverse individuals on stage and behind the scenes, we need to work together to represent.
© Melike Şahin
“Survival’s not only about being powerful but it’s also about being fragile. By sharing our stories, we carry the voices of previous generations and open new paths for the ones to come. I’m delighted to work with Keychange, with generations of women and artists who transform survival into hope.”
We’ve made progress
See the change multiply! We devised a bold and sustainable action plan to bring women and gender-diverse talent to the stage. 700+ music organisations have already pledged to achieve gender balance.
With ever-increasing numbers, our progress towards equality is revolutionising the music industry, as new talent takes the stage.
Partner with Keychange
In 2026 and beyond we look forward to working with existing partners and encouraging others in the music sector to work with us to invest in the future, funding new music and supporting careers.
Collaboration with Keychange helps:
- Transform the future of music by encouraging festivals and music organisations to achieve at least 50% women and gender-diverse individuals in their programming, staffing and beyond.
- Empower women and gender diverse acts through our talent development programmes
- Reach over 400 exceptional women and gender-diverse artists and industry professionals covering over 13 countries in Europe, Canada and the U.S., and Keychange Leaders is supporting a further 86 participants based in over 25 countries.
- Reach our over 750 Keychange pledge signatories around the world.
Keychange aims to accelerate change and create a better, more inclusive music industry for present and future generations.
Reach out to arrange a conversation with us via collaborate@keychange.eu