Hayley MarstenCountry music artists Hayley Marsten, Chloe Styler, Emily Hatton, Lisa De Angelis, Felicity Dowd, Grace Amos, Bella Mackenzie and Crystal Robins have been listed among the 156 mentees in the new round of Women in Music mentorships for AIR – Australian Independent Record Labels Association.
Marsten wrote on social media, “Can't wait to work with inspiring women in the music industry!”
De Angelis added, “I've been sitting on this for a minute and am so excited to be able to announce that I've been accepted into @ausindies Women In Music Mentor Program! I can't wait to meet my mentor and to get started and to absorb everything - thank you so much AIR for this opportunity.”
The Women in Music Mentor program is a four-year nation-wide mentoring and training program aimed at empowering women in the Australian music industry. It sees mentees paired with mentors over a 5-month period providing professional development training opportunities.
The program is designed to assist with career and leadership progression pathways, strategic decision making, corporate governance, and focus on developing skills in contract negotiation, financial literacy, marketing and leadership.
Since its inception in 2020, the program has helped connect and guide female, female-identifying and non-binary participants working in or aspiring to work in creative (solo artists, band members, songwriters), technical (engineers, producers, etc.) and/or business roles (managers, promoters, record labels, etc.) within the Australian music industry.
Minister for Arts, Tony Burke, said the Women in Music Mentor Program continues to play a vital role in empowering women in the Australian music industry.
“This program recognises the Australian Government’s commitment to supporting female, female-identifying and non-binary artists and music professionals. It provides participants with opportunities to advance their careers, build networks, and celebrate their dynamic skills.”
The Women in Music Mentor program is an Australian Government initiative delivered by AIR from 2020 to 2023.
You can view the full list of 2022/23 Women In Music Mentor Program Mentees here.
