Music industry urged to join campaign for gender parity
Orchestras, opera companies, concert halls and record labels are being urged to join a campaign for gender parity in the music industry. The PRS Foundation on Tuesday announced an extension of its Keychange pledge, in which music festivals, so often dominated by male performers, have committed to a 50/50 gender balance by 2022. Since its launch early last year, more than 180 festivals across the world, including BBC Proms, Kendal Calling and Tallinn Music Week have signed up.