Keychange @ Waves Vienna

1st October 2026: Christina Hazboun speaks at the Waves Vienna Festival

Beyond the Numbers – Gender Equality in the Music Industry: What Actually Works?

For years, the music industry has discussed gender equality, diversity targets and representation. But beyond statistics and public commitments, which initiatives are actually creating long-term structural change?

This panel looks at concrete strategies and measurable impact across the music ecosystem. From festival booking and artist development to sync, publishing and leadership positions, the discussion will explore how conscious gender-balancing policies influence decision-making, visibility and audiences alike. What has worked so far, where are the limitations, and which structural barriers still persist behind the scenes?

Bringing together representatives from different parts of the music landscape, the panel aims to move the conversation from intention to implementation and highlight approaches that are generating real change within the industry.