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'So-called expert' random man on Twitter 😂 Campaigner #womeninmusic Founder of @theflistmusic & PhD researcher
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I spoke to Music Ally about the latest iteration of the WEC committee report on Misogyny in Music. They're making a renewed call for the prohibition of using NDAs in cases involving sexual harassment. For too long the music industry has hidden behind their use. Read the article for further details!

As Pride Month begins, F-List Music company supports the vibrant LGBTQ+ community and the many ways you bring power, creativity, and joy to music. We’re also excited that Out & Wild Festival is around the corner (13–15 June), and our wonderful Sapphic Voices artists will be performing live!

A group of cis women allies have set up a collective in support of the trans community. They have published a letter to show solidarity & are asking other cis women to sign it: 👇👇👇 www.change.org/p/not-in-our...

👊 #TakingThePip Why is it a crime to be ill? Why is it a crime to ask for help to live your best life? Why is it a crime to be supported at work? Allies of the #DisabledCommunity this is the time to show up for your #DisabledFamilyMembers #DisabledFriends #DisabledColleagues 💜 👇

My plans for a major retail emporium are being threatend by wholesalers who won't let me steal the stock.

Just UPDATED the F-LIST FRESH PLAYLIST from @theflistmusic -New music from talented UK female and gender diverse artists. Do give it a listen/like/follow. Also available on other platforms🎶 open.spotify.com/playlist/2s6...

Whoever on my train carriage has changed their phone name to this is a genius 👌 #ally #transwomenarewomen

Meet Mimi Harmer, Project Lead for the Youth Industry Network 🎶 Supporting young women & gender diverse creatives in & around Darlington, Croydon & Wolverhampton to build sustainable music careers 💥 £400 funding, mentoring, training + more! Apply by 24 April 👉 tinyurl.com/49y8cbka

Excited to be a part of Make Music Work @ ISM on 24 April at 229 London! The Rise of AI will be a must-watch discussion for today’s musicians. Code MMW50 for 50% off tickets—book tickets here:https://tinyurl.com/rub4zpyu! #MMW25

Introducing the team for Youth Industry Network starting in May 2025! This project will support young creatives, crew & business execs in a 12 month programme, based in Darlington, Croydon, and Wolverhampton, funded by Youth Music, & additional support from Festival Republic.

Don't miss your opportunity to be part of the Youth Industry Network cohort (ages 16-25) with Mimi, Sarah, Emily and Alex. Enjoy mentorship, training, and £400 to kickstart your music career! Deadline 24th April tinyurl.com/49y8cbka

🎵 Applications are OPEN for In the Making 2025! 💫 The UK’s only year-long artist development programme for young composers (14–18). 🎸🎶 📅 Apply by Sunday 13 April 2025! 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/IntheMaking

🌈 The deadline for Sapphic Voices is just two weeks away! Don’t miss your chance to shine on stage at Out & Wild Festival and represent at Cornwall, Plymouth, and Exeter Pride events. Apply now and let your voice be heard!🎤✨https://tinyurl.com/yrk5h4r8  #SapphicVoices #OutAndWild #PRIDE #UKArtists

🌟 Exciting news! Out & Wild have partnered with us to launch Sapphic Voices, a talent finder and mentoring scheme!🎶 Funded by the Arts Council, 6 queer female and non-binary musicians in Southwest will perform at Out & Wild Festival, receive mentorship, and more! Link https://tinyurl.com/yrk5h4r8

Just UPDATED The F-List Fresh PLAYLIST from @theflistmusic.bsky.social Do give it a like/listen/follow Fab NEW tracks from UK female artists including @lizziecurious.bsky.social #withsun& @paulfcook.bsky.social @hannahroseplatt.bsky.social @alasdeliona.bsky.social open.spotify.com/playlist/2s6...

Slava Ukraini!

Happy Birthday, Chopin! Almost every Chopin piano work has a dedication to a woman, and 22 Nocturnes for Chopin, written by women composers of the 21st century, complete the circle. Google for the best deal/preview & listen > www.evcmusic.com/call-to-wome...

Last year I spent some time chatting to inspirational business coach Angela Roth. Link in my bio. Highlights include work which matches our values, privilege, positive action initiatives and ‘super-tokens’ hiding discrimination. #heartledleadership #values #inclusion #musicindustry #womeninmusic

V.excited about this, I've been keeping this secret for ages 😍 Miranda Cooper is one of the greatest songwriters of our age so it's a huge honour to have her support in our work #theflistmusic #womeninmusic Also this is our first BlueSky post as @theflistmusic.bsky.social so please give us a follow

Just arrived at a pretty cool venue in Newquay for a fab DJ set by Skydanc3r. The soundsystem is fab & I can smell mulled wine already 😍 very happy to be meeting so many talented women through #theflistmusic #womeninmusic

Hurrah! After years of procrastination I have finally deactivated my Twitter account, said bye to 5.5K followers & made the move here 😍 Hullo my new online community I hope it's a gentler, welcoming space here 💖