About this episode

The episode features a discussion on gender equality in the UK music industry with researcher Vick Bain.

In this episode, Alexa is joined by researcher, musician and founder of The F-List, Vick Bain, for an important conversation about gender equality in the UK music industry. Drawing on her PhD research and years of experience, Vick explores the barriers that women and gender-diverse musicians continue to face, from pay gaps and career progression to representation, discrimination and the realities of building a sustainable career in music. It's a thought-provoking discussion that challenges as...

People in this episode

Host: Alexa

Guest: Vick Bain

Topics covered

• gender equality
• music industry
• barriers for women
• career progression
• discrimination
• sustainable careers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The F-List

Places: UK

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