On the occasion of the International Women's Day 2021, AEC is happy to announce its commitment to taking the Keychange Pledge, an initiative that aims at achieving and transforming representation throughout the music industry.
Supported by the Creative Europe programme, the Keychange Network works towards a total restructure of the music industry in reaching full gender equality. From Keychange's website:
Representation of women and gender minorities in the music industry remains very low in all European countries. Across the participating countries’ collecting societies, women represent 20% or less of registered composers and songwriters. Earnings for women are even lower and women and gender minorities are underrepresented in leadership roles across the industry and on stages at festival programmes.
The Keychange Pledge represents a collective effort to change this landscape. Through the Keychange Pledge, Keychange is building a network of music festivals and organisations who are committed to achieving and transforming representation throughout the music industry.
AEC is delighted to be on the list of signatories and we will soon share more information about AEC's pledge for Keychange!
