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- How to deal with sexism in the music industry
- Women in music groups
- Female music producers
- statistics about gender representation in the music industry
- ETCETERA!!!
Although women within the music industry work may speak often to each other about the gender inequality and discrimination within the industry, to spread awareness, we’re breaking down barriers out loud.
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🧩 U.S. Organizations Supporting Women & Gender Representation in Music
These organizations offer professional development, education, mentorship, and direct support to women and gender-expansive professionals across all areas of the music industry.
These organizations offer professional development, education, mentorship, and direct support to women and gender-expansive professionals across all areas of the music industry.
- Femme House
www.femmehouse.org
Founded by LP Giobbi. Offers free and low-cost music production education for women and gender-diverse creatives in electronic music and beyond. - For Women Who Rock (FWWR)
An educational organization that amplifies the gender divide in music through data, empowering women with knowledge and tools to create a more equal future. - Gender Amplified
www.genderamplified.org
Focused on supporting women and nonbinary individuals in music production, engineering, and sound design. Founded by producer/engineer Ebonie Smith. - GoGirlsMusic.com
www.gogirlsmusic.com
Founded in 1996, this group supports women artists through education, networking, and events like GoGirlsMusicFest and showcases during SXSW. - International Alliance for Women in Music (IAWM)
www.iawm.org
Builds awareness of women’s contributions to music through competitions, publications, concert promotion, research, and advocacy. - She Is The Music
www.sheisthemusic.org
Global nonprofit led by Alicia Keys and major label partners. Dedicated to increasing the number of women working in music through songwriting camps, mentorship, and research. - shesaid.so
www.shesaid.so
A curated network of women in music, promoting collaboration and equity in the industry. Members span PR, management, tech, labels, and more, across cities like LA, London, and NYC. - SoundGirls
www.soundgirls.org
Supports women in audio and production through mentorship, resources, workshops, and community. Aims to expand opportunities and empower the next generation. - We Are Moving The Needle
www.wearemovingtheneedle.org
Founded by Grammy-winning engineer Emily Lazar, this nonprofit provides scholarships, mentorship, and advocacy to advance women in engineering, mastering, and production roles. - Women in Music
www.womeninmusic.org
Founded in 1985, this nonprofit fosters education, networking, and advocacy for women in all areas of the music industry. - Women Crush Music
www.womencrushmusic.com
A 100% volunteer-run nonprofit supporting rising womxn songwriters through community events and creative collaboration. - Women’s Audio Mission
www.womensaudiomission.org
Operates the only recording studio in the U.S. built/run by women. Uses STEM-based curriculum and mentorship to reach 1,200+ under-served women and girls annually. - Women’s International Music Network
www.theWiMN.com
Provides resources, news, and events for women in music, including the annual She Rocks Awards.
🌍 Community-Driven Collectives & Labels
These groups are rooted in creative community, DIY ethos, and collective empowerment for underrepresented voices in music.
- Black Women in Music
www.blackwomeninmusic.com
A platform advocating for and elevating the voices of Black women in all corners of the music industry. - Female:pressure
www.femalepressure.net
Global collective of over 1,000 women and gender-expansive creatives in electronic music, working to raise awareness of gender imbalance through data and advocacy. - Girl Gang Music
www.girlgangmusic.com
A digital platform and discovery community created by Jen Miller, amplifying the work of independent women and LGBTQIA+ artists through editorial, playlists, and partnerships. - Girls Behind the Rock Show (GBTRS)
www.girlsbtrs.com
Supports women and LGBTQ+ individuals in the alternative and live music scene with internships, mentorships, and showcases. - National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment (NABFEME)
www.nabfeme.org
Founded in 1999, this national nonprofit supports Black women in music and entertainment through mentoring, leadership development, and empowerment initiatives. - Sisters With Invoices
Instagram: @sisterswithinvoices
An invitation-only collective of Black women and gender-expansive DJs, curators, and creatives.
🧬 Policy, Research & Resources
These organizations lead data collection, research, and grant programs aimed at long-term structural change and equity.
- Annenberg Inclusion Initiative (USC)
annenberg.usc.edu
Renowned for publishing data-driven studies on gender, race, and inclusion in the music industry (e.g. “Inclusion in the Recording Studio”). - Directory of Women in Professional Audio and Production
A free directory for hiring and networking across the industry. Includes profiles, resumes, and contacts for women in all fields of music and production. - Gen Admission
www.genadmission.com
Created by a global team of women to educate students about diverse careers in music. Merges pedagogy with design and research to build inclusive educational tools. - PRS Foundation: Women Make Music Fund
www.prsformusicfoundation.com
Supports women songwriters, composers, and performers of all genres with grants to fund career development and projects.
🔔 News & Media Resources
- FEMMUSIC
www.femmusic.com
Online publication spotlighting women in music through interviews, festival coverage, and reviews. - Hear The Music Play
www.hearthemusicplay.com
Offers gear reviews and expert advice for musicians and producers, with inclusive coverage across genres.