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We hope everyone is as excited as we are about live gigs returning to our lives! Meanwhile, we’ve been busy developing our team and are thrilled to announce some seriously impressive new Board members… Check out the reasons they’ve come on board the MTN mothership.

EVE HORNE

Director at Peak Music 

“I feel it is crucial for women to have role models and guidance from other women who are shining - against all odds. I feel it is my purpose to be visible and present, and remind young women that they can achieve anything they put their mind to.”

VICTORIA DAVIES

Legal Director at Twitter UK

“I have worked in two sectors, (music and legal) that are dominated by men at the top, and seen so many women leave the industry - either because they were not given opportunities, or because they had families and needed to work more flexibly. As such, I have wanted to help women navigate the various challenges - from entry level to senior leadership - and I’m thrilled to be able to work with such a wonderful crew of females here to mentor and educate women in music.”

GILL MASSEY

People Operations Manager at Full Fact

“The industry has come a long way since I fell into it in the 1970s, but I’d say it's much harder to get the job of your dreams, and build a career, especially for women - as the data shows. I’m thrilled to be a part of Moving The Needle, and to offer whatever support I can - to use my experience of the industry that both challenged and sustained me. AND I can learn from this group of women!”

Fancy getting involved? We still have Board and advisory positions available for like-minded women in the music industry… Please get in touch to discuss how we could collaborate by emailing info@mtnnow.com.

SHARING THE MIC

Check out our upcoming events:-

In April, we were involved in multiple panel events, including Sound City on 28th April: MTN discussed the importance of supporting young womxn from all backgrounds, ethnicities and personalities to enter the wide range of careers available in the UK music industry, and helping them reach their full potential.

“We enjoyed speaking about the issues at the heart of our cause, and the importance of encouraging young womxn into our industry, then ensuring they stay on in music until they are ready to leave, or have been able to fulfil their full potential. We also want to create a non hierarchical network for womxn already in the industry to amplify their voices and give them a broader platform to be seen and heard. We are encouraging a culture of support and community in our outstandingly creative and vibrant industry.” - Julie Weir (Label Head, Music For Nations, Sony Music)

On 30th April, we spoke at the ‘Sass & Snarl’ Virtual Conference in a panel about ‘Supporting Women in Music’, which featured panelists from a collection of different platforms with the shared goal of creating a more gender balanced music industry. We discussed how best to work together to achieve the end goal, rather than working in opposition. 

And last, but not least - on 5th May, our founding board member, Karen Emanuel, provided an Advice & Inspiration Session to Barnet’s looked-after children and care leavers about careers in the music industry. Karen said, "I was truly honoured to be part of such an inspirational evening. I loved hearing everyone's journeys, and I hope that between us, we can help some young people follow their dreams (even if they haven't dreamt them yet!)."

GIGWISE x MTN REPORTS

We’ve started a fortnightly column with our friends at Gigwise, where our team will share personal stories and interviews alongside tips and tricks for success in the industry. Check out the first feature which includes tips and inspirational nuggets from our board members...

SPEAKING OUT

We listen to your needs and views, so please fill in our brief survey if you haven’t yet. It takes just 2 minutes to fill out, and your opinions and thoughts will help us to reach our ultimate vision of a gender balanced UK music industry!

If you’d like to get in touch or have a particular enquiry, please email us at info@mtnnow.com and one of our team will be in touch.

Look out for our next newsletter in June. Meanwhile, with help from you and others, let’s keep moving that needle in the right direction!

With love & strength from the team,

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