Whilst access issues are crucial for audiences and artists alike, so is the programming of disabled artists into festivals, venues and events of their artistic works. The lack of visibility in programming feeds
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Today we take a look at resources around access in the arts – this can of course range from barriers in physical access for disabled people, to lack of access adapting to visual and audio needs,…
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Having gone viral in 2017, the #MeToo movement was initiated by Tarana Burke, an American activist from New York, in 2006. A survivor of sexual abuse, Burke initiated the term to empower women…
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With the ongoing high profile cases in the music industry, the arts sector and beyond, we remind ourselves that sexual harassment and abuse continues to be rife across the board. The numbers…
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The BBC’s 50:50 project has not only been a success, it has also evolved to extend its scope to other intersectional elements, for example, disability and gender. We are naturally fans of proactive change…
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The power of expansive accessibility and reach of radio across the world cannot be denied. Women unsurprisingly continue to be underrepresented also in this area. It is not only important…
Read MoreFuture Leaders: Keychange announces a new 2022 cohort of 76 artist and innovator participants from 12 countries to lead global movement for gender equality in music.
The innovative year-long talent development programme provides women and gender minority participants with the skills and opportunities they need to progress to the next stage in their career.
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As we look forward to announcing our 2022 programme participants soon (keep an eye out on our socials!), we briefly ponder on the mentoring aspect of the Keychange programme…
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With the overall pause on events the past couple of years, today we think about live music venues and festivals catering for access needs and hope that they have taken this time to reflect…
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We must take into account trends that reflect an increase in women and gender minorities entering the industry. UK Music’s Diversity report found that almost half of their industry survey respondents…
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