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Art and Music as Catalysts for Social Justice and Racial Equality In our rapidly evolving world, art and music stand as profound vehicles for social change and racial equality. These creative expressions transcend barriers, unite diverse voices, and amplify critical conversations that drive progress. 🎨 Art has the power to challenge perspectives, tell untold stories, and inspire empathy. From murals that beautify communities to powerful visual campaigns, art engages viewers in dialogue and reflection, making complex social issues more accessible and emotionally resonant. 🎵 Music serves as a universal language that connects people across cultural divides. Through lyrics, melodies, and performances, musicians highlight injustices, celebrate diversity, and foster solidarity. Songs of resistance and hope become anthems for movements, encouraging collective action and resilience. As we advocate for equity and justice, let’s recognize and harness the transformative potential of art and music. By supporting artists and musicians who champion these causes, we contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society. #SocialJustice #RacialEquality #ArtForChange #MusicForJustice #CreativeActivism

Over a month ago, DONNE | Women in Music released a report highlighting a significant gender disparity in classical music. The findings revealed that 92.5% of the repertoire played by over 100 orchestras worldwide was composed by men. Donne Report 2024: https://lnkd.in/eyrinkn6 Our additional analysis shows that 89.9% of chief conductors are men, with only 10.1% being women. This stark contrast underscores the need for greater diversity and inclusion in orchestral leadership and programming. The women who have managed to break through this glass ceiling include Marin Alsop, Simone Young, #ElimChan, Kristiina Poska, #DaliaStasevska, #EvaOllikainen Intermusica, Han-Na Chang, #AnnaMariaHelsing, #JoannaMacGregor, #NathalieStutzmann and Mei-Ann Chen Read more about these findings: https://lnkd.in/eKFwV_kP

The published version of my paper "Where are the female composers? Human capital and gender inequality in music history" is now available and will appear in the January 2025 issue of the European Economic Review. Many thanks to my amazing co-authors, Karol J. Borowiecki and Martin Hørlyk Kristensen for this rewarding collaboration. Courtesy of an agreement between SDU and Elsevier, the article is open access! Accordingly, feel free to download a copy. 😊 #Culturaleconomics #UVMecon #SDUeconhistory

New Post: How Twenty One Pilots Scored the Biggest Rock Debut of the Year With ‘Clancy’ - https://lnkd.in/gJbPew25 - Much of the conversation in the music business this year has been about superfans — where to find them, how to connect with them and the ways to better cater to them during single and album rollouts. Suffice it to say that the team behind Twenty One Pilots and their latest album, Clancy, took that conversation to heart. This week, Clancy debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and flew in at No. 1 on both the Top Album Sales and Top Rock Albums charts with 143,000 equivalent album units, landing the biggest rock debut of the year so far in the process, with a campaign that leaned heavily into super-serving the group’s biggest fans. That took the form of exclusive listening parties at independent record stores around the country, a multi-pronged sales strategy that offered more than a dozen different ways of purchasing the album and thinking holistically about each tier of fandom and what they want the most. Related Twenty One Pilots Lead Top Rock Albums Chart With 'Clancy' 06/06/2024 The result: Nearly 60% of the album’s first week numbers came from direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales, according to Elektra Records vp of D2C, streaming and marketing Thom Skarzynski, who worked on the album rollout. And the success of Clancy helps earn Skarzynski the title of Billboard’s Executive of the Week. Here, Skarzynski discusses the fan-led strategies that went into the album release, as well as the career-long buildup that got the band to this point. “We went into the campaign with a refreshed mindset,” Skarzynski says. “It was all about bringing things back to the surface and carrying the story to life for not only the deeply-rooted superfans but also the more casual listeners who may have lost the plot along the way.” This week, Twenty One Pilots’ Clancy debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on both Top Album Sales and Top Rock Albums. What key decision did you make to help make that happen? My role at Elektra is multifaceted — depending on the project, I might be involved in marketing, D2C or streaming strategy. In the case of Twenty One Pilots, I was fortunate enough to run point on all three, co-running the overall marketing on this album campaign with Katie Robinson , so I truly was able to engulf myself into the whole picture and curate what we needed to happen and when.  That said, the area that I’m most proud of in impacting our debut was what we were able to do via D2C on the band’s store. We took extra care to custom tailor each of our offerings, accounting for every level of fan,

🌟 Gender Equality Matters 🌟 Looking to make a change in the corporate events world? Despite appearing female-dominated, the reality is there's work to be done to achieve true gender parity. 💼💪 Here are some key takeaways from our study: - Addressing gender disparities is essential for progress. - Advocating for equal opportunities benefits everyone involved. - Recognizing and valuing women's contributions is crucial. Curious to dive deeper into this important topic? Click the link to find out more: https://lnkd.in/gmSccqac #GenderEquality #CorporateEvents #EqualOpportunities #EmpowerWomen #ProgressNow

The recent MusicSA report on the Economic Contribution of the Music Industry to South Australia is an important piece of research highlighting the critical economic role that the music industry plays, while also acknowledging the significant challenges and transformations that the sector is experiencing.   We need to continue to ask questions about how we value and position arts within society, including but not limited to an economic lens, and how we can support creativity when it rarely provides a sustainable income. We also need to develop detailed understandings of the lived experiences of those who participate in the sector, and how opportunities might be experienced unevenly, ensuring that targeted support strategies reach the spaces they need to most.   CP3 Members Dr Rosie Roberts and Dr Jess Pacella are working on a current CP3 pilot project examining intersections between ageing and gender for musicians in the SA music industry, pointing to the ongoing devaluation of women’s roles in music. Experiences of sexual harassment, underrepresentation in gig line-ups, career stagnation due to caring responsibilities, gendered pay gaps, artist invisibility and a lack of creative control, were just some of the issues highlighted by interviewees. Read more about the project in this link: https://lnkd.in/eZHXawwm #MusicSA #musicians #ageing #gender #womeninmusic #livemusic #creative

Rep. Chip Roy's recent speech, on the anniversary of 9/11, was not only inappropriate, but also dehumanizing to the trans community. To suggest that the presence of a transgender music teacher somehow makes America not worth defending is beyond offensive. It implies that my very existence as a trans person diminishes the value of our nation. This rhetoric is dangerous and contributes to the marginalization and discrimination that trans people face every day. Roy's speech conflates unrelated issues like immigration and LGBTQIA+ rights with national security in a way that scapegoats vulnerable communities. As a trans person, I am a human being who contributes positively to society, just like cisgender people do. The idea that my identity somehow weakens the fabric of our nation is not only false but ignorant. This kind of hateful speech from those in power emboldens discrimination and lead to real harm against trans people. It's infuriating to see such bigotry, especially on a day meant to unite Americans. Our diversity - including gender diversity - is a strength, not a weakness. Rep. Roy and other GOP members need to educate themselves about trans issues and to stop using us as political punching bags. We are your neighbors, coworkers, and fellow citizens. We deserve respect and equal treatment under the law, not to be held up as examples of why America isn't worth defending. I hope voters will remember these harmful words from Roy and many others, and hold them accountable for this divisive and dehumanizing speech. #TransLivesMatter #Humanity #VoteBlue #StopTheHate #Discrimination

Share the Air - Representation on Canadian Radio ( 2013-2023 ) - Executive Summary ( SongData + Women in Music Canada + National Arts Centre - June 2024 ) - TOP 150 SONGS ON THE YEAREND REPORTS ( 2013 to 2023 ) reveal that songs by women and Trans* artists ( including transgender, nonbinary, genderqueer ) have been underplayed - - on Country, Alternative Rock and Active Rock radio, songs by women are most under-programmed ( average of 8.0% across formats ), women of colour ( average of 0.7% ) - on Top 40, Mainstream AC and Hot AC radio, there was more diversity on the yearend reports, with songs by women averaging about 1/3 of the airplay. However, this was mostly for songs by white women, as songs by women of colour averaged just 6.5% across these formats Throughout the analysis of the top 150 songs played on the 6 mainstream formats, a significant racial inequity was observed wherein songs by white men received the most airplay and those by artists of colour – especially women – were under-programmed. Perhaps most disconcerting of these findings is the near absence of songs by Indigenous artists from all 6 formats. Because the industry has historically been an inequitable cultural system, developed around racial segregation and gender discrimination, and because each sector of the industry has historically relied on the data generated by their own internal processes to make business decisions, they are reinforcing and indeed exacerbating pre-existing inequalities and discriminatory practices. See - Executive Summary ( English ) - https://lnkd.in/eGQGcMa5 Full Report ( English ) - https://lnkd.in/e_sVspwH See - Share the Air + Partageons les Ondes - https://lnkd.in/ebKXTTzK

Celebrating Queerness: Top LGBTQ+ Musicians You Need on Your Playlist Now https://buff.ly/3xgiPJb Celebrating the diversity of LGBTQ+ musicians is essential for showcasing the talent and creativity within the community. From iconic artists like Elton John and Freddie Mercury to newer talents such as Hayley Kiyoko and Troye Sivan, the music industry is filled with incredible queer voices that deserve recognition. These musicians bring unique perspectives to their art, often sharing personal experiences of love, identity, and resilience through their lyrics and melodies. By including LGBTQ+ musicians in your playlist, you not only support their work but also contribute to a more inclusive music landscape. In fact, studies have shown that representation matters in music, with listeners of all backgrounds seeking out artists who reflect their own identities and experiences. By actively seeking out and listening to LGBTQ+ musicians, you are not only expanding your musical horizons but also supporting a more diverse and equitable music industry. So, whether you're into pop, rock, hip-hop, or any other genre, there's a wealth of LGBTQ+ musicians out there waiting to be discovered. Take the time to explore their work, add them to your playlist, and celebrate the incredible artistry and talent of queer musicians. #LGBTQ+Musicians #QueerAnthems #LatinxQueerSounds #Pride2024 #PlaylistNow #ResilienceAndLove #InnovativeSounds #TrailblazingBeats #DiverseVoices #CelebratingQueerness

There is a big anti-fan movement in K-pop, where there’s a lot of bullying online, especially of female artists. It sounds as if you were experiencing that? I think so. [Rosé starts to cry.] I don’t want to get emotional about it, because I would say I’m pretty strong-minded. Like, I am very positive, and I like to be smart about how things affect me. But when it actually did get to me, it felt pretty, pretty bad. I was like, “Oh, my gosh, I am going through this.” I never thought I would. I would see things online, and I’d always think, I wonder why they let that get to them? When it did, I was shocked. I’m sorry that happened to you. You’ve talked about your own mental health and how demanding it can feel to protect yourself from this stuff. What do you do? Well, now that I’ve found songwriting, we’ll write it in a song. It was kind of surprising because songwriting came to me as a blessing at the moment I really needed it. I’d walk in with a big problem, and I’d store it in a song, and it would leave my mind. It would leave my heart. But then there are some days where I don’t like the song, and I’m like: “That didn’t help! [Laughs.] That song’s not going to be on the album.” The quote from the NYT interview with #Rosé highlights a profound issue faced by #Kpop and #Kdrama artists: the severe #depression caused by online anti-fan harassment. Yet, despite this pain, their melancholic experiences often fuel their #creativity—an essential artistic drive that has motivated artists throughout history, particularly among women and LGBTQ+ individuals. As the interview suggests, the root of this #melancholia does not lie in the demanding training programs at K-pop and K-drama agencies, but rather in a broader societal context marked by sexism, racism, and homophobia. For a deeper exploration of these themes, please refer to my previous works on melancholia and the #Hallyu phenomenon.