Keychange, the pioneering international initiative for gender equity in the music industry, welcomes 74 new participants to its 2023 Talent Development Programme. Comprising artistic and music industry professional talent who are already leaders in their field (in production, management, synch and beyond), participants are selected by industry experts as future leaders of the global movement for gender equity.
The innovative year-long Talent Development Programme provides women and gender-expansive participants with the skills, resources and pathways needed to unlock their full potential in their area of expertise. The programme launches with a Full Network Meet Up at the concert venue, Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, February 14-15/2023.
Bringing together a multitude of different skills and networks through the Keychange Pledge and Talent Development Programme, Keychange offers a unique ecosystem with international collaboration at its heart. Selected by industry and export specialists as future leaders, the participants mark the third cohort of artists and music industry professionals from 12 countries across Europe and Canada to take part in a year-long programme. It follows a highly competitive open call that received 830 applications.
2023 Canadian Keychange 2023 artist participants are The Garrys, Desiree Dawson, Liza, Meisha and The Spanks; and Innovators: Roxanne Lemieux, Kingsley Swim, Nancy Lee, Gaby Gauthier-Durand
