Keychange

Keychange is a pioneering international initiative which transforms the future of music whilst encouraging festivals and music organisations to include 50% women and underrepresented genders in programming, staffing and beyond. 74 emerging artists and innovators each year from across Europe and Canada will take part in international festivals, showcase events, collaborations and a programme of creative labs. Keychange aims to accelerate change and create a better more inclusive music industry for present and future generations.

Applications to be a Keychange participant in 2022 are open now. 

Read the guidance and criteria here. The deadline is 4th October 2021.

Apply to Keychange now

Keychange is led by Reeperbahn Festival, PRS Foundation and Musikcentrum Öst, supported by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union, in partnership with Tallinn Music Week, Iceland Airwaves, BIME, Oslo World, Linecheck/Music Innovation Hub, Ireland Music Week, SACEM, Liverpool Sound City, Way Out West, Spring Break, MAMA, Mutek and Breakout West. Find out about the other generous supporters here.

For more information or to get involved in Keychange email maxie@keychange.eu

Why is Keychange needed?

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 are under-represented in leadership roles across the industry and within festival programmes.

For news about Keychange opportunities and updates please follow @PRSFoundation , @KeychangeEU the hashtag #keychange, subscribe to the PRS Foundation newsletter here, and check in to www.keychange.eu.