The FACTS survey 2022 from female:pressure highlights the need for ongoing research (both quantitative and qualitative) in order to chart progress made and where the shortcomings are in particular…
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We continue to stress how crucial it is for decision making positions to be representative of gender which is overwhelmingly male (a typical pattern also identified in the Keychange 2021 report)…
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Around the globe, the pandemic has had a relentless, devastating effect in all aspects of our lives. As countries slowly emerge in their different states of road to recovery, the economic impact…
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Although it may not seem much, the updated report from the FACTS Survey from female:pressure shows an sizeable incremental rise in the number of women and gender minority acts in the data collected…
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During lockdown and the pause on festivals, Marcus Barnes at beatportal took the opportunity to look at some stats around the world, not only to uncover gender disparity on the line ups, but ethnicity too…
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Writing for the Guardian, Rhian Jones asks: “With the cost of living reaching its highest level in almost 30 years in December, when inflation jumped to 5.4%, while average wages have dropped, is there…
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For detractors that say it’s not viable financially to invest in access measures, research in Ireland suggests the national cultural sector could earn an additional €7 million if half of the disabled people who regularly…
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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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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…
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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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What better way to start the year than to reflect on previous annual statistics with a sense of purpose in identifying gaps and continuing our collective work and strategies to rectify the gender…
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Reflecting with the fast approaching end of year, we look back on Keychange research, conducted by lead partner Reeperbahn Festival and funded by the Federal Government Commissioner…
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A traditionally festival loving nation, it’s no surprise that the UK tradition generally sees a large proportion of festival goers – with 2016 figures showing 60% (up from 37% the previous year) of those in…
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As the mounting pressures of the pandemic continue relentlessly, the World Economic Forum found that the road to reaching global gender parity not only stagnated, but increased from 99.5 years…
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Following on from the previous figure, Milan Music Week panel on gender diversity also found some positive trend amongst younger artists (below 30) represented in the Italian music charts…
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