Manifest
The Muses Festival was born with the aim of promoting and giving visibility to the female music scene in our region. This festival has a clear purpose: it is not just a standalone concert, but aspires to establish a concert series and become a benchmark for music culture created by women.
Through this event, we aim to highlight the talent and creativity of women in the musical field. The Muses Festival not only offers a unique musical experience but also seeks to create a space for exchange and inspiration between the artists and the audience.
The Muses Festival is an advocacy initiative aimed at supporting and addressing gender inequalities in the music sector. It is a platform for change that seeks to highlight and tackle the disparities experienced by women professionals in the music industry. Despite their professionalism, equal to that of men, women often do not receive the same fair and equal treatment.
Through this festival, we aspire to raise awareness about this persistent issue. We aim to create a platform that allows women in music to achieve the same professional development opportunities as their male counterparts. Part of our mission also involves education on gender equality. We will collaborate with professionals from our regions to address this crucial matter. We want to educate and promote gender equality, generating positive changes in perceptions and practices within the music industry.
With these objectives in mind, we aim to create an event that will not only offer musical entertainment but also contribute to education, awareness and social change.
Framework
In the early 1990s, a feminist movement emerged that embraced and gave visibility to the voices and music created by women. During this period, marked by the grunge movement and the absence of today’s omnipresent internet, an underground culture developed that fostered a strong sense of community. All of this was based on the central philosophy of “Do It Yourself” (DIY).
According to data provided by Women in Music (WIM), women represent only 30% of the music industry. More specifically, just 15% hold management positions in record companies, a mere 6% are involved in production, and only 16% are registered as songwriters. These clear and striking figures highlight a persistent gender inequality that profoundly affects the music industry. This situation underscores the urgent need to work collectively to achieve greater representation and more opportunities for women in these professional areas.
The inclusion of creative women in the music world is undergoing gradual changes, although there is still a long way to go to achieve genuine gender equality within the sector.
It is essential to continue working to eliminate the barriers and stereotypes that limit opportunities for women in areas such as production, management and music composition. It is necessary to promote safe spaces, equality policies and initiatives that foster women’s talent and participation in all areas of the music industry. With a collective effort, we can move towards a more equitable and inclusive future for all creative people.
