The 1975 Fights for Gender Equality in the Music Industry
The music industry has been becoming more inclusive everyday; however, inequalities are still seen. Although women are encouraged to speak up for themselves, it is also important for men within the industry to acknowledge their privilege and try to promote positive change.. The 1975 have committed not only to solely playing gender-balanced music festivals, but also to being allies of women everywhere, and especially women in the music industry, fighting to be heard.
Mental Health Resources Finally Tailored for the Music Industry
The conversations surrounding mental health and mental health itself are issues that the world seems to be facing now more than ever, but the music industry may be one of the toughest places to practice good mental health. Between comparing yourself with others, trying to succeed in tough conditions, and devoting yourself totally to your passion, it is easy to forget about your mental health.
Despite Quarantine, Girl Pow-R Has Found a New Concert Venue—Livestreams
The pandemic has put the world on hold for close to a year now. Going to traditional shows haven’t been a safe option since March 2020. World-wide tours and concerts have been delayed or cancelled, and restrictions have been put in place on huge public social events. Banning live concerts is a smart and responsible…
13 Tips for Parents to Increase Confidence in Daughters
In a society when we have an increase of unrealistic women’s body types being portrayed in the media, and many accomplishments by young women being undermined due to their gender there is also an increase in damaging mental health and illness. From insecurity to anxiety/depression/OCD, etc., young women are at an all-time high risk for…
10 Tips for Raising a More Confident Girl
Nowadays, girls get a lot of mixed messages. We would like to teach them to be leaders and to be confident, but we do not want them to be too “bossy.” It is important to remember that our words and actions have a significant impact on our daughters. They can undermine our girls’ confidence and…