Keychange, a trailblazing initiative dedicated to achieving gender equality and empowering underrepresented voices in the music industry, has opened applications for its renowned Talent Leadership Programme. This groundbreaking programme seeks forward-thinking women and gender-diverse individuals to join an international cohort of creators, visionaries, and change agents.

Application deadline is 13th January 2025 and application forms can be found on Keychange's website.

About the Talent Leadership Programme

The Keychange Leaders Talent Leadership Programme (TLP) is a six-month training initiative designed for those committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) within the music industry. Participants will gain essential skills to lead transformative initiatives within their local communities and across national and international markets.

Eligible applicants include individuals from European countries participating in the Creative Europe programme, as well as the UK and Canada.

Who Should Apply

Keychange welcomes ambitious music professionals from all disciplines ready to make a lasting impact. Whether you're a manager, artist, producer, promoter, researcher, or policy advocate, this programme is open to anyone passionate about reshaping the music industry. Keychange values diverse perspectives and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and regions.

How to Apply

Applications are now open on the Keychange website. The deadline for submissions is Monday, 13th January 2025, at 5 PM EST / 10 PM GMT / 11 PM CET. Applicants will be evaluated on their experience, vision for change, and potential impact on the music ecosystem.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews in February, with final decisions announced in March 2025.

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Iceland's Participation in Keychange

Former Icelandic participants include:

Cell 7

Hafdís Huld

GDRN

Steinunn Camilla Sigurðardóttir

Soffía Kristín

María Rut Reynisdóttir

Fever Dream

Josie Anne Gaitens

Bryndís Jónatansdóttir

Kría

Inga Magnea Weisshappel

Valdís Þorkelsdóttir

Milkywhale

MSEA

Jelena Ćirić

Björt Sigfinnsdóttir

Melina Rathjen

Cyber

Anna Ásthildur Thorsteinsson

Hildur Maral

Ultraflex

Sunna Margrét

Possimiste

Kim Wagenaar

Lama-sea Dear

Hildur

Anna Jóna Dungal

DJ Flugvél og Geimskip

In addition to Iceland Music, fifteen other Icelandic institutions and organisations have now signed the Keychange pledge. These include Iceland Airwaves, SFH, FTT, FÍH, Gaukurinn, Harpa, KÍTÓN, The Iceland Symphony Orchestra, The National Theatre of Iceland, Reykjavík Music City, Nordic Music Days, The Nordic House, The Icelandic Opera, STEF, and INNI Music. By signing this pledge, these organisations commit to gender equality, i.e., aiming for equal representation of women and non-binary identities alongside men.

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