3C - CONNECT//COMPRESS//CHANGE
[.lightbox] ABOUT THE PROJECT [.lightbox]
[.lightbox] It doesn't look good to say the least when you look at the gender balance in the music industry. [.lightbox] [.white] An American study from 2020 [.white] [.lightbox] shows that in the 2020 Hot 100 annual list, there were 198 producers credited, 98% of whom were men and only 2% were women. The study shows much the same result when looking at a longer period of time. Over six years, the ratio was 38 men for every 1 female producer. When it comes to gender minorities, the numbers are so small that it is difficult to find statistics at all, and in the aforementioned study none of the artists on Hot100 identified themselves as non-binary or nonconforming. [.lightbox]
[.lightbox] In the Nordic countries, the same pattern emerges, and it has a negative effect on the quality and creativity of the music industry. Representation makes a difference, and right now young girls, non-binary and transgender people lack role models to mirror themselves in when it comes to music technique. That's why, in collaboration with [.lightbox] [.white] Freezer [.white] [.lightbox] in Sweden and [.lightbox] [.white] JMN [.white] [.lightbox] in Norway launched the project 3C (Connect//Compress/Change). The project is supported by [.lightbox] [.white] EU [.white] [.lightbox] and [.lightbox] [.white] Nordic Culture Fund [.white] [.lightbox] and aims to increase the number of young women, non-binary and transgender people in the music producing industry. Over the course of two years from 2021 to 2023, the project will launch several activities and initiatives in all three countries to strengthen the position of women and gender minorities in music production and contribute to a more diverse and equal Nordic music industry. The project will involve girls and women, non-binary and transgender people aged 13-25, as well as leading role models, educators and representatives from the music industry. [.lightbox]
[.lightbox] ABOUT THE PROJECT [.lightbox]
[.lightbox] It doesn't look good to say the least when you look at the gender balance in the music industry. [.lightbox] [.white] An American study from 2020 [.white] [.lightbox] shows that in the 2020 Hot 100 annual list, there were 198 producers credited, 98% of whom were men and only 2% were women. The study shows much the same result when looking at a longer period of time. Over six years, the ratio was 38 men for every 1 female producer. When it comes to gender minorities, the numbers are so small that it is difficult to find statistics at all, and in the aforementioned study none of the artists on Hot100 identified themselves as non-binary or nonconforming. [.lightbox]
[.lightbox] In the Nordic countries, the same pattern emerges, and it has a negative effect on the quality and creativity of the music industry. Representation makes a difference, and right now young girls, non-binary and transgender people lack role models to mirror themselves in when it comes to music technique. That's why, in collaboration with [.lightbox] [.white] Freezer [.white] [.lightbox] in Sweden and [.lightbox] [.white] JMN [.white] [.lightbox] in Norway launched the project 3C (Connect//Compress/Change). The project is supported by [.lightbox] [.white] EU [.white] [.lightbox] and [.lightbox] [.white] Nordic Culture Fund [.white] [.lightbox] and aims to increase the number of young women, non-binary and transgender people in the music producing industry. Over the course of two years from 2021 to 2023, the project will launch several activities and initiatives in all three countries to strengthen the position of women and gender minorities in music production and contribute to a more diverse and equal Nordic music industry. The project will involve girls and women, non-binary and transgender people aged 13-25, as well as leading role models, educators and representatives from the music industry. [.lightbox]
“Now we're making our own music industry more equal and look forward to more girls and non-binary starting to claim their place as music producers.”
Ulrica Wallin, The Freezer
“Increasing equality and diversity in these roles is an important step for the entire industry. How can we reach new groups and create enthusiasm for music production? We look forward to sharing and learning more about it through the Nordic Partnership.
Sofie Sæther, JM Norway
“We at Rapolitics are super proud to be part of the movement that is underway right now, and see it as a huge strength to have Nordic cooperation with such competent and experienced organizations as JMN and Fryshuset.”
Nikoline Skaarup, Rapolitika
GOAL SETTING
- That more young women, non-binary and transgender people, have been given tools and better access to the opportunity to work as music producers.
- That the approach to music production as something only men do has changed markedly.
- That there is a larger community and more platforms where women, non-binary, transgender and promoters feel supported.
- That more female, non-binary and transgender music producers have gained greater visibility through presentations and showcases/concerts.
THAT'S WHAT WE'LL DO
To achieve our goals, we have held a series of seminars and developed both toolkits and handbooks to improve the recruitment process of women, non-binary and transgender people in music production and train music teachers on how to create better environments for female, non-binary and transgender music producers, reducing the proportion of people from this target group who drop out of the programmes. During the project period, we have held several networking meetings aimed at both up-and-coming producers, the music industry and music educators across all three countries. Below you can download the curriculum we have created as part of the project.
Music industry guide
Mapping of education and communities
Music producer educational material (basic)
Tips for Becoming a Producer (Step by Step)
Support 3C is supported with a total of DKK 1.5 million from the EU's Erasmus+ programme and the Nordic Culture Fund
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