To keep things varied this International Women’s Day, we have put together a handful of events happening throughout the week to get a feel for what is out there. From initiative launches and round tables from India, Keychange Artists Miss Tati, Joanna Duda, Kety Fusco and The Rodeo on the showcase line-up with Liverpool Sound City, to Women in Music Canada programming a whole week of panels there’s something here for everyone. Of course, this is just a small drop in the ocean of brilliant events happening all over for International Women’s Day.

BPI EQUALITY SESSIONS: INTL WOMEN’S DAY - WOMEN IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

March 8th - 4pm GMT

With a Keynote from Keychange Ambassador Paulette Long, as part of BPI’s ongoing efforts around Equality and Inclusion, there will be a new series of events dedicated to exploring matters around underrepresentation for a more diverse and inclusive music industry.

WOMEN IN MUSIC 2021 (UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL)

March 10th - 9.30am GMT

Featuring Keychange founder Vanessa Reed, The University of Liverpool Music Department are hosting an interactive virtual day celebrating women leaders within the music industry.  This online event will delve into pressing issues of equity and diversity that must be addressed to build a brighter, fairer, more inclusive and sustainable future for women in the music industry.

IPRS LAUNCHES #HERMUSIC INITIATIVE

March 8th

The Indian Performing Right Society Limited (IPRS), a representative body of music composers, lyricists, and publishers of music in India announces the #HERmusic initiative. The first leg of the campaign #UnleashHERMusic will see a roundtable on IWD, having all leading women on the panel from creators, composers, industry insiders, and media head honchos.

WOMEN IN MUSIC CANADA

March 7th-12th 

This #internationalwomensday2021 Women in Music Canada is hosting a week-long speaker and training series, Presented in partnership with Music Publishers Canada, Music Publishers  Association (UK), the International Confederation of Music Publishers, Music Canada, Canadian Live Music Association, and Music Nova Scotia with support from The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent On Recordings (FACTOR).

LIVERPOOL SOUND CITY X KEYCHANGE: SHOWCASE #IWD2021

March 8th - 7pm

Liverpool Sound City kick off their week of celebrations for International Women’s Day with a showcase co-curated by Keychange on their Guesthouse platform. Keychange Artists Miss Tati, Joanna Duda, Kety Fusco and The Rodeo will be taking to the stage - register and watch for free at Guesthouse.