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This review identified the contribution that First Nations’ music, arts and creative practices can make to the social emotional wellbeing of Queer First Nations Peoples https://lnkd.in/g2q4n65s

I personally have felt that being a female has hindered opportunities for growth, so I think its important to drive awareness. Though awareness isn't enough without action. And sometimes I think people are too scared of losing their industry jobs to speak up; putting ethics and morals aside to be in the music industry because they worked so long and hard to get there or know how competitive it is to risk it all. It's sad when something is that "powerful" to make one not do the right thing. I know the article is focused on UK, but we experience it in the U.S. as well. I do think the issue with this article is it starts out with half the women, but its only surveying 6K and it seems like the 6K are all in UK. So if we want people to take it seriously, we need be more representative and expansive in our surveying. How many women are in the music industry as a whole, then look at the 6K, then look at the amount who are women, then look at the amount who say they are discriminated against. We got to come with some trustworthy data if we are supporting a cause here.

The State of Rock in 2024: Evolving, Adapting, and Thriving While some may claim rock music is fading, the truth is far more nuanced. The genre may not dominate the mainstream charts like it once did, but it's undergoing a period of exciting evolution and adaptation. Here are some key trends shaping the current state of rock: 1. Genre-bending and experimentation: Rock artists are increasingly pushing boundaries and blending elements from other genres like hip-hop, electronic, and even pop. This cross-pollination creates fresh sounds and attracts new audiences. 2. Underground resurgence: The rise of streaming platforms and social media has empowered independent rock bands. They can now bypass traditional gatekeepers and build dedicated fanbases directly. 3. Legacy acts remain relevant: Veteran rockers continue to tour, record, and influence younger generations. Recent reunions and critically acclaimed albums from established artists demonstrate the genre's enduring power. 4. Diversity takes center stage: More than ever, rock music features diverse voices and perspectives. Female-led bands, artists of color, and LGBTQ+ musicians are making significant contributions to the scene. 5. Live music thrives: Rock concerts remain a powerful cultural experience. Despite challenges, touring artists are finding innovative ways to connect with fans and create unforgettable live experiences. My perspective: Rock music is far from dead. It's simply evolving alongside the ever-changing music landscape. By embracing new influences, fostering a more inclusive environment, and staying true to its core spirit, rock music ensures its continued relevance for generations to come. #rockmusic #musicindustry #evolution #innovation #diversity #rockkingradioshow #rockkingbobbyd **Feel free to discuss your thoughts and insights on the current state of rock music in the comments below!**

Sometimes Music Reflects Society, Sometimes It Leads It! Socially driven music can be a powerful way to raise awareness and effect change in diverse, troubling issues, including Democracy, Discrimination, Climate, Mental Health, Bullying, Substance Abuse, Anti-Semitism, Equality, Homelessness, Veterans, Suicide,Terrorism, Gun Control, Women’s Productive Rights, Food and Clean Water Insecurity, Cancer and other illnesses, Animal Rights Advocacy, Environmental Justice, Oceans, LGBTQ+ rights, etc. Each of these social impact initiatives comprises a large, passionate community which includes music fans who are energized when descriptive, compelling music speaks loudly (emotionally) to them. Visceral reaction to music with a purpose can also be harnessed to influence the zeitgeist, and can be particularly effective in persuading political collaborative action and circumventing the inaction of obstructionists to the progress that the majority of us desire. Music has always been a powerful tool for social change and has proven its ability to inspire action on important issues. Today more than ever, we need non-partisan socially poignant music that moves us viscerally and implores us to join in a call-to-action. Where is this music and how do we activate it? We implore musicians, fans, brands supportive of positive social causes, as well as political entities at all levels - starting with local campaigns - to return focus on socially poignant music (metaphorical, entertaining, thought-provoking) in addition to customary themes. Let's use this universal language of music as a strategy against divisiveness while fostering collaboration towards positive change: #Music4APurpose Please sign this petition if you believe in the power of music as an instrument for positive change and want to join our proactive consortium of music creators, fans, social impact causes and supportive brands. Local emerging songwriters and music artists are encouraged to Contact Socially Driven Music with their wishlists of established music peers and causes and local politicians with whom they'd like to collaborate on furthering issues important to them. We'll get to work connecting you and ensuring that your political representatives are hearing you when you let us know who they are! https://chng.it/t2Yvzpbk9f

Why Human Rights Education Through Music? 🎶 It’s a question I get asked often, and it’s a powerful one. Why combine Human Rights Education with Music? The answer is simple: because music speaks to the soul. Here’s why we believe it’s a game-changer for children and marginalized groups: ✅ Emotional Engagement: Music resonates emotionally, making it easier to connect with complex issues like human rights. ✅ Inclusive & Universal: Music transcends language, culture, and background, making it accessible for everyone, no matter their circumstances. ✅ Creative Expression: Through music, children and youth can express their stories, feelings, and experiences—creating not just awareness, but ownership of their rights. ✅ Community Building: Group songwriting and performance foster collaboration, teamwork, and a sense of belonging—skills essential to building more just and compassionate communities. ✅ Memory Retention: Concepts learned through music are more likely to stay with us long-term. Songs about human rights leave a lasting imprint. We’ve seen firsthand how music transforms lives, opening young minds to the importance of rights and empowerment. 💪🌍 Let’s continue this vital work and inspire more young people to stand up for their rights, with music as our tool for change. #HumanRightsEducation #SongsForRights #PowerOfMusic #ChildrenAndYouth #Empowerment #SocialChange #Inclusion

Collegiate Music Students and Music Alumni Needed for Study About Sexual Harassment Researchers at the University of North Florida are conducting a study about sexual harassment and sexual violence. Through this project, we hope to understand how college music students and alumni perceive sexual harassment within the context of their collegiate music programs. This study should take about 20-30 minutes of your time. Due to the research teams’ inability to connect survey participants to campus/local resources due to anonymity, current University of North Florida students are excluded from participating in this study. If you would like to learn more about the study, please contact Dr. Rachel Riggs and Dr. Erin Bodnar of the University of North Florida at [email protected] and [email protected]. Sydney E. Brammer, Ph.D. Want to get started? Click here: https://lnkd.in/eDZQMFCq

The 25 Best Pride Songs of 2024 (So Far): Staff Picks https://ift.tt/SMigbl4 At a time of year where calls for increased representation reach a fever pitch, the LGBTQ+ community is especially in need of greater depiction in the music business. As a recent survey conducted by Queer Capita, The Orchard and Billboard found, nearly half of surveyed LGBTQ+ workers said they found the music industry’s current levels of representation to be lacking, while a mere 8% felt their respective companies provided adequate resources for their queer-identifying employees. Simply put, queer music professionals are ready to see real change happen for their community. Related Love Letters to the LGBTQ Community: Read the Notes From Doechii, UMI, Allison Ponthier… 06/01/2024 It’s a sentiment shared by the queer community at large today — while state legislatures around the U.S. have already introduced over 500 anti-LGBTQ bills, reporting shows that public reception of such legislation has shifted. The Human Rights Campaign released a polling memo in May, showing that according to a number of national polls, a majority of Americans agree that legislation against the LGBTQ+ community has gone too far. Yet in an industry where queer professionals feel they’re not being adequately platformed and a time where LGBTQ+ people are actively under attack, it sure feels like 2024 has been a banner year for queerness in music. Across genres and styles, LGBTQ+ artists have provided fans with some of the most-loved music of the last six months. Some queer artists have even managed to find massive success on the charts, a feat considered practically impossible in musical eras past. If the first few years of the 2020s marked a queer awakening in popular music, then 2024 may well serve as the start of an official queer renaissance. With so many excellent entries from LGBTQ+ musicians to choose from in 2024, which ones stand out amongst the rest? Below, Billboard staffers offer our picks of the 25 best songs from LGBTQ+ artists released in 2024. via Billboard https://ift.tt/3t6jFcM June 26, 2024 at 01:00PM

My latest Winnipeg Free Press column aims to challenge traditional gender norms at the turntables. In a music scene that's been historically dominated by men, a local workshop is empowering underrepresented genders to redefine the traditional DJ scene. Mama Cutsworth’s DJ Academy for Underrepresented Genders offers a hands-on workshop for adults whose genders are traditionally overlooked in the DJ realm, including cis or trans women, two-spirit and non-binary individuals. Whether it’s on festival stages or in club lineups, women and underrepresented genders are in the minority. A survey by female:pressure, an international network of female, transgender and non-binary artists in the fields of #electronicmusic and digital arts, found women made up about one-quarter of the acts booked for electronic music festivals worldwide in 2020 and 2021, while men accounted for just over 59 per cent, non-binary for 1.3 per cent and mixed for 9.1 per cent. Learn more about the academy and how it's shaking up the status quo. https://lnkd.in/gzW6JZVC #genderequality #musicindustry #Winnipeg

NEARLY ONE-FIFTH OF MUSICIANS FROM GLOBAL MAJORITY BACKGROUNDS SAID THEY COULDN’T SEE THEMSELVES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IN 5 YEARS TIME We cannot let that happen. It’s time to address bullying and harassment in the UK music industry. Black Lives in Music (BLiM) are launching their #YourSafetyYourSay survey on Bullying and Harassment in the music industry. https://lnkd.in/ee_qgPxz BLiM is an organisation set up to address racial inequality in the music industry and create opportunities for Black, Asian and ethnically diverse musicians and professionals. BLiM will use the anonymous survey to collect real-world data. This will inform legislation and the work of the new Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) and the wider music industry. It will also be used to support BLiM’s forthcoming Anti-Racist Code of Conduct and reporting tool, which will work towards eradicating discrimination, bullying and harassment throughout the music ecosystem. Roberto Neri, CEO of The Ivors Academy, said “There is no place for bullying, harassment and discrimination in music. No one in the industry should be abusing their positions and no victims should be silenced through NDAs or fearful of the implications of speaking out. It is time that freelancers are not left vulnerable and isolated. Black Lives in Music’s research is a powerful way to give voice and drive the change that we need. I encourage everyone in music to complete the survey and take us one step closer to a fair and just industry." Complete the survey in full now. https://lnkd.in/ee_qgPxz Your answers can help us shape the music industry for the better. #YourSafetyYourSay #shareyourstory #saferspacesnow #musicindustrymatters #equality #socialjustice #diversityandinclusion #inclusionmatters #changetheworld #musicindustry #musicindustrynews

Celebrating Women’s Month with Groundbreaking Research on Women in Live Music In honor of Women's Month, we proudly present a transformative report by Concerts SA, revealing critical insights into the experiences of women in South Africa’s live music industry. This comprehensive study, conducted with support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Royal Norwegian Embassy, and SAMRO, sheds light on the challenges faced by women in this vibrant sector. This research was made possible by the dedicated efforts of our research team leader, Gwen Ansell, the IKS Cultural Consulting team, and Mbali Ndhlovu of the SheSaidSo organisation The key findings highlight that over 60% of women experience gender-related remarks, and 68% feel unsafe commuting late at night. Despite these challenges, 76% of women report strong family support for their careers, and 90% feel a sense of belonging in their roles. The report advocates for legislative recognition of artistic work, gender quotas, and gender-blind auditions to foster equity and safety. This Women’s Month, we emphasize the importance of addressing these disparities and championing gender balance in music. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dCRJ7vp8