Idea of gender quotas at music festivals 'quite patronising to women'
Billie Eilish is the only female headliner at this year's Electric Picnic festival, which has led to some criticism
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Billie Eilish is the only female headliner at this year's Electric Picnic festival, which has led to some criticism
Linda Coogan said she was the victim of a 'targeted' hack from people in the music industry who did not want her book to be written.
IMPALA has released its first annual report updating the work they have done so far to foster diversity and inclusion in the European music industry.
I think staring into a cup of tea because of nerves has got to be one of the most Irish things I've heard in awhile. Within the music industry and particularly amidst those involved in the Why Not Her movement there has been much celebration since it was announced that Chaila had won the award. The Why Not Her movement aims to help boost the visibility of women working in the music industry as there is still very little representation of Irish female musicians in the Irish charts. We're teaming up with Sport Ireland for Girls With Goals Check out our interview with Dr Una May below!
Awareness campaign highlights lack of airtime for female artists The Why Not Her campaign found that Munster radio stations are among the worst in the country when it comes to Irish female artists getting airplay Music industry consultant Linda Coogan Byrne is involved in the launch of the Why Not Her, #whynother, action plan for Irish radio stations to tackle gender inequality. Fri, 05 Mar, 2021 - 06:37 Pádraig Hoare Campaigners seeking equality in chart radio airplay for Irish female artists have challenged their male counterparts to amplify the issue, as an awareness campaign begins in M...