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It is no secret that musicians face numerous challenges within the industry, but how deeply do we truly understand these shortcomings, especially the changes required to instigate meaningful progress and envision a future where inclusivity, respect, and protection prevail? In this episode, Xylo chats with ISM Senior Policy & Campaigns Officer, Naomi McCarthy, on the realities of discrimination in the music industry and the persistent challenges faced by musicians across various demographics.

The Current State of Women in Music

In celebration of International Women's Day on Friday 8 March 2019, the ISM has produced a special podcast series featuring influential women working in the industry today. In this episode we speak to Wozzy Brewster OBE, Founder and Executive Director of the Midi Music Company.

The Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) is the UK's professional body for musicians and a leading subject association for music. The ISM also campaigns tirelessly for the rights of all musicians and in support of the music profession.

International Women's Day 2019: Wozzy Brewster, Founder of the Midi Music Company

The Independent Society of Musicians (ISM) is the UK's professional body for musicians and a nationally recognised subject association for music. 

Since 1882, we have been dedicated to promoting the importance of music and protecting the rights of those working in the music profession. As the largest non-union representative body, we support over 11,000 across the UK and Ireland with our unrivalled legal advice and representation, comprehensive insurance and specialist services. 

Our members come from all areas of the music profession including performers, educators, composers and songwriters, academia, music therapists and more, bringing a wide variety of genres and musical backgrounds. 

We campaign tirelessly in support of musicians’ rights, music education and the profession as a whole. We are a financially independent, not-for-profit organisation with no political affiliation. This independence allows us the freedom to campaign on any issue affecting musicians.

In 2021, the ISM was named Individual Member Association of the Year at the UK Association Awards and in 2022 became the Independent Society of Musicians.

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International Women's Day 2019: Wozzy Brewster, Founder of the Midi Music Company

Independent Society of Musicians - ISM

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