Host Sarah Burke welcomes a diverse panel of music industry experts to discuss the recent landmark music research study SHARE THE AIR which examines the representation of women, trans artists, black artists, indigenous artists, and artists of colour in radio airplay. The panelists include Dr. Jada Watson, the lead researcher on the study with Songdata; Bronwin Parks, the Creative Director at Feisty Creative; Robyn Stewart, the Executive Director of Women in Music Canada; Keziah Myers, the Executive Director of Advance Music Canada; and ShoShona Kish, the artistic director of the International Indigenous Music Summit, one of the founders of Ishkodé Records, and an artist in the band Digging Roots.
They discuss the findings of the research, the importance of representation in the music industry, and the potential impact of quotas on gender and diversity. The conversation explores the challenges and potential solutions for achieving diversity and inclusion in radio programming. The participants discuss the impact of feature programming, the importance of including underrepresented artists in gold catalog programming, while emphasizing the need for accountability, system change, and support for emerging artists. The conversation concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage with radio stations, request diverse music, and support artists through various platforms.
The Share the Air Study: https://songdata.ca/share-the-air/
