Over a decade, female festivals acts have tripled, says female:pressure; now what’s next

female:pressure have posted their latest FACTS report. A decade of data and advocacy now shows measurable progress – while also illustrating more work to do, and a broader remit to tackle other forms of inequality.

So yeah, let’s just use plug and socket – industry group recommends obvious change in terminology

The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance industry group is leading an effort to finally get rid of “male” and “female” connector terminology and replace it with something not horrible.

Peter Kirn - July 7, 2021

The Black Madonna, shesaid.so talk role models, co-conspirators

Kentucky-born artist The Black Madonna this month joined Romanian Andreea Magdalina, founder of all-female network shesaidso.so for GROOVE. The message is as simple as taking women seriously – and what can be done to change things when it doesn’t happen. It’s worth sharing that conversation – and please, listen to its entirety – for a […]

Peter Kirn - March 20, 2017

Read about the state of women in electronic music – in 1977

Peter Kirn - March 8, 2017

How a meetup space for female music makers is making a difference

Zuzana Friday Prikrylova - December 26, 2016

On women’s day, imagining a new future in sound

Peter Kirn - March 9, 2016

UnReaL, Born in Flamez: music from a trans-human future

Zuzana Friday Prikrylova - February 24, 2016

female:pressure seeks crowds to change the place of women in electronic music

Zuzana Friday Prikrylova - September 11, 2015

No Longer Invisible: Images of Women Working with Music Technology

Peter Kirn - March 9, 2015

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