Around 30% of respondents have considered leaving the music industry in the past 12 months. This tendency is higher among women (35.8%), people with a migrant background (37.6%), and individuals with disabilities (40.5%). Among men, the figure is 26.5%.
The main reasons cited for wanting to leave are economic insecurity (65.4%), a lack of career opportunities (35.9%), and experiences of discrimination or exclusion (24.4%).
Evaluation results show that 97% of participants experienced a positive impact on their careers—with 77% describing it as significant—while complementary data across programme modules confirm consistent growth in leadership, strategy, and self-management competencies.
Read MoreYet, online hate speech and harassment create a hostile digital environment for LGBTIQ+ people, affecting their safety, well-being and freedom of expression and contributing to a climate of fear and exclusion.
Read More53% of the surveyed music festivals stated that they pay attention to a gender-balanced distribution across their entire music program.
Read MoreParents and carers are underrepresented in the music industry: 29% of people in the music industry have caring responsibilities, compared with 44% of the UK population.
Read MoreOnly two out of 10 shows at Latin America's largest festivals featured women as solo artists or in all-female bands.
Read MoreAlmost a quarter of LGBTQ+ musicians reported discrimination as a barrier. Over a third (37%) have experienced or witnessed discrimination based on sexuality whilst working as a musician, yet only 27% reported it.
Read MoreTaiwan leads as the country with the smallest gender gap among solo artists—29% more men than women
Read More40% of female musicians have experienced exclusion, harassment, or censorship due to their stage personas
Read MoreWith festival season in full swing, we’re taking a closer look at the current festival landscape. I
Read MoreThe first analysis examined the top role at 37 major and independent companies (e.g., CEOs, Presidents).
Read More41% of board members across LIVE and its members associations are Women and/or non-binary people.
Read MoreThe latest findings from the first ever UK Musicians’ Census reveal that almost a third of professional musicians in the UK (30%) are experiencing poor mental wellbeing.
Read MoreThe Gender Equality Index score for the European Union is 71 out of 100 points.
Read MoreAs of April 2024, Universal Music’s mean pay gap increased slightly to 27.5%
Read MoreJoyce Fegan revealed that 89% of morning radio hosts on regional stations were white men
Read MoreThe music distribution sector has the highest percentage of women executives (47.8%)
Read MoreAt the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158 (131 years), which is roughly five generations from now, to reach full gender parity, according to data from the World Economic Forum.
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