Examining Leadership Equity in the Music Business

This panel discussion from SXSW explores the persistent gender disparities in music industry leadership and examines pathways toward greater equity. Discover key findings from the "2025 Inclusion in the Music Business Study," which reveals that as of 2021, men occupied 86.1% of top executive positions while women held only 13.9%. Listen as panelists share personal experiences with gender-based discrimination and propose concrete actions the industry can take to create a more equitable environment. Available with Portuguese and Spanish language translations, this hour-long session calls on all industry stakeholders to participate in building a more inclusive music business landscape.