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More than half of UK female musicians have experienced discrimination – report

Insight report based on data from UK Musicians’ Census also found 33% said they had been sexually harassed in the industry

“The census data shows that gender remains a determinant of the kind of roles and genres of music musicians work in and may even affect career longevity and financial sustainability,” the report said. “Ultimately, we hope to see the census helping to foster a thriving and diverse musician population, now and in the future,” it added. “It is vital that the industry makes genuine commitments and takes decisive action to prevent the recurrence of the same data … True progress can only be achieved when we address these systemic issues head-on and create a more equitable landscape for women in music.”

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