Gemo
Gender equality music organisation
The Misogyny in music report really highlighted some of the issues that women face in the industry and spotlights where new organisations can help “Women seeking careers in music continue to face unjustifiable limitations in opportunity, a lack of support, gender discrimination and sexual harassment as well as the “persistent issue of equal pay” in a sector dominated by self-employment.” (See for example, Dr Sarah Raine (MiM0010); Musicians’ Union (MiM0020); Women in CTRL (MiM0033); Q348 [Annie Macmanus]; Q368 [Rebecca Ferguson]).
Read the full report by clicking the link the below
https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5804/cmselect/cmwomeq/129/report.html
Delialah Bon Glastonbury 2024
Gemo aims to build gender equality in music organisations, which will be a hub containing information on other organisations, the latest news about gender equality in the music industry, and safety at events. The organisation will allow people to blog about their own experiences in the industry. We will also host events to promote equality in music and encourage females to take on roles on stage and in production. We hope to encourage young girls, lads, females, and non-binary musicians to use our website and events to engage with gender equality.
DJ Doggy, Pink pony club, Grapes.
Photo Sacha Bronwyn @sbronwynphotography
Gemo was formed at Falmouth University by Nick de Prazer, along with the help of his cohort. Over the years, noting the lack of female artists headlining festivals. The safety of women at music festivals and the ‘Misogyny in Music’ Houses of Parliament Committees report. The idea to create an organisation to tackle these issues was formed.
Originally called “I am someone”, the first event was launched in 2023. An all-day event at Walkabout Newquay, showing the ladies' World Cup. Featuring a female DJ and a female-fronted band, the event was a success. Developing the idea over the last two years through various research, including focus groups, GEMO was born.
Delialah Bon Glastonbury 2024
English Teacher Glastonbury 2024