Music Leaders Network: Women’s leadership programme 2023
Music Leaders Network, the highly-regarded professional development programme for women* in music, is announcing its May 2023 cohort and opening applications for its September 2023 cohort.
The May 2023 cohort includes participants from companies including FUGA, September Management, Key Production and PPL.
The transformational programme for women in the music industry has also opened applications for its September 2023 cohort. This is the first time that the programme will be run twice in one year and is in direct response to demand for its unique combination of executive coaching and small group training specifically designed for mid-career women in the music industry.
The programme gives participants the skills and tools to become effective leaders and increase their visibility, realising their potential in an industry that is still male dominated.
Led by respected music industry educators Remi Harris and Tamara Gal-On, the transformational programme, originally developed in 2020 for charity Brighter Sound, is open to both company employees and self-employed people with between 5-25 years industry experience.
With an emphasis on peer-to-peer support that remains long after the coaching is complete, the one of a kind programme already has an enviable track record of success. Described as “life-changing” and “the most valuable programme I have ever attended” many previous members have benefitted from a significant elevation in their career progression, confidence, effectiveness and incomes.
When surveyed, 91% of the women who participated said they were now more confident in their leadership abilities. Across those surveyed, an average of a 66% increase in income 1 year post-programme was reported.**
The Music Leaders Network cohort for May 2023 are:
Amelia Scivier, General Manager, FAE Grp.
Anouska Durrant, Distribution Business Manager, PPL
Cristina Barone, Events and Corporate Manager, Youth Music
Eve Williams, Singer, Songwriter and Music Teacher, Supported by the Musicians’ Union Bursary
Grace Goodwin, PHD Researcher, Artist Mentor and Session Musician, Supported by Liverpool City Region Music Board and Help Musicians
Helen Barrass, Head of Marketing Strategy, FUGA
Ieva Oxenbury, Consultant on Global Music Licensing, Neighbouring Rights and Rights Management; Co-founder, Diganza
Katy Dickson, Artist Manager and Co-President, September Management
Lisa Edwards, Group Head of Production, Key Production
Makeda McMillan, Founder MakedaMakes CIC; Managing Director, Small Green Shoots
Nadu Placca, International Events Architect, The Zoo XYZ
Zara Lim, Projects Manager, Chineke! Orchestra
Founders Remi Harris and Tamara Gal-On said:
“We're excited to be working with these remarkable twelve music industry professionals. We'll be working with them to transform their professional lives and deliver even greater impact through their work.”
“We’re looking forward to welcoming the next Music Leaders Network cohort in September 2023. We all want more women in leadership in the music industry. And we want those women to succeed in those roles. Music Leaders Network provides the support that helps them to be successful.”
Applications open today for the September 2023 cohort via the Music Leaders Network webpage.
The founders will again provide discretionary bursaries to help with costs for self-employed participants and those working for charities.
For those considering taking a place on the programme, an online Q&A event will take place on Wednesday 5 July 2023 at 19:00 where prospective participants or businesses can ask Remi questions about the programme. It is 45 minutes long and require pre-registration on Eventbrite.
*The Music Leaders Network centres women and is inclusive of people who identify as non-binary or trans.
** Self reported via survey completed by 2020 cohort