EMPOWER

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WOMEN CHANGING MUSIC

WOMEN CHANGING MUSIC

SHOWCASING FEMALE COMPOSERS. A PLATFORM FOR EMERGING MUSICIANS.

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR POSITIVE CHANGE.

EMPOWER 2025

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EMPOWER: Women Changing Music is an initiative dedicated to promoting fairness and gender equality in the music industry. By spotlighting female composers and musicians, EMPOWER creates an environment that celebrates women, broadening the historically male-dominated canon, and is an outlet for positive change. Centred on live events, EMPOWER offers performance opportunities to emerging artists and provides a space for dynamic, thought-provoking discussions.

WELCOME ✮⋆˙

EMPOWER: Women Changing Music is an initiative dedicated to promoting fairness and gender equality within the music industry. By showcasing female composers and musicians, they provide the opportunity for positive change, ensure a move away from the dead white men who have taken centre stage in concert halls across the world. EMPOWER is centered around live events in celebration of International Women’s Day, with three flagship events taking place in March 2025.

150 performers and counting showcased at events

150 performers and counting showcased at events

Over 20 premieres by emerging female composers

Over 20 premieres by emerging female composers

Growing online community of 950+ followers

Growing online community of 950+ followers

150 performers and counting showcased at events

150 performers and counting showcased at events

Over 20 premieres by emerging female composers

Over 20 premieres by emerging female composers

Growing online community of 600+ followers

Growing online community of 600+ followers

  • "Since first meeting Sinéad and Hannah towards the end of their final undergraduate year at the RNCM, I have been consistently impressed by their commitment, enthusiasm and ability to develop and  build on their ideas. Empower will flourish.”

    Judith Serota OBE

  • “The EMPOWER panel was a safe space to breach tough conversations. Sinéad and Hannah are the true most valuable persons of creating a space where everyone can feel heard and supported. EMPOWER is a beacon of hope!”

    Dr. Kathryn Williams, flautist and researcher

  • “Being in a room full of women who support each other is such a powerful thing. Last night I met Sinéad and Hannah and my God are they impressive. Two gorgeous humans on their EMPOWER mission”

    Sam McShane, Artistic Director Kings Place London

  • "EMPOWER has allowed me a space to both feel heard; and to find a voice and the courage to use it!"

    Emily Pedersen, Composer

  • "Speaking at EMPOWER meant so much to us, not least because it meant we got to connect with so many likeminded women and musicians that inspired us and validated the work we're doing."

    Hattie & Becca, Things Musicians Don't Talk About Podcast

  • "I am so glad to see the growth of this wonderful concept, and am excited to see where it goes in the future!"

    Sophie Iliaifar,  RNCM SU President 2024/25 and Mezzo-Soprano

  • "What a night! Meaningful, innovative, inspirational, boundary defying & utterly magnificent! Thank you!"

    Dr. Michelle Phillips, 2022 Panellist

A new award for emerging female composers