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Going south: the lost legacy of SXSW 2020

Just over 12 months since influential US showcase South By Southwest (SXSW) became the first major music casualty of COVID-19, James Hanley catches up with a handful of the British artists, managers and trade bodies whose best laid plans were left in tatters.

By James Hanley 23 Mar 2021
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The Secret DJ: ‘Daft Punk Are Not Dead. Long Live Daft Punk.’

Author, activist and artist The Secret DJ on what happens when it’s time to say goodbye.

By The Secret DJ 18 Mar 2021
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Behind the Scenes: Turn Up For Recovery (TUFR)

Following their Sofar Sounds showcase, we asked the creator of Turn Up For Recovery to take us behind the scenes.

By Maya Radcliffe 18 Mar 2021
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Women in CTRL: Community Spotlight

Following the launch of their safe community space, Claire Rose invited Women in CTRL community members to give insight into their experiences with the mould-breaking organisation.

By Claire Rose 12 Mar 2021
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Breaking barriers: Rashmi Singh and Kausar Munir

Every woman has the potential to be creative so hone those skills, don’t just push yourself into a corner of taking care of others at the cost of your own goals.’ Malvika Padin speaks to Bollywood lyricists Rashmi Singh and Kausar Munir about the relevance of gender in songwriting.

By Malvika Padin 12 Mar 2021
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Playlist: Claire Rose (TIP)

To wrap up our International Women’s Day curation, we’ve got a playlist from PRS for Music Outreach Manager Claire Rose.

By Claire Rose 12 Mar 2021
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Female-led initiatives helping smash glass ceilings for women

The past five years have seen a rise in female-led initiatives aimed at tackling gender inequality in the UK music industry. Annique Simpsons explores how these organisations are helping female-identifying people in the industry thrive by building communities and offering unique services.

By Annique Simpson 12 Mar 2021
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Women in UK hip-hop

Isatta Sheriff takes us on a journey through different eras in UK rap music via the experiences of women MCs, exploring whether attitudes towards women have evolved and whether there has been a reduction in misogyny.

By Isatta Sheriff 11 Mar 2021
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Safe Spaces: Introducing Equalize Music Production

Eleanor Forrest speaks to the team behind Equalize Music Production, a female-led company focused on bringing equality to the audio industry, about confidence, women helping women and the importance of being able to learn in a safe environment.

By Eleanor Forrest 11 Mar 2021
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