LISTEN are hosting a two-day conference aimed at creating a more diverse music industry
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05.03.2020

LISTEN are hosting a two-day conference aimed at creating a more diverse music industry

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The conference will look at representation, inclusivity and accessibility within the industry.

Set to take place across two days at Brunswick Mechanic Institute later this month, LISTEN LISTEN 2020 is a conference prioritising marginalised voices which looks to foster a more diverse and inclusive music industry.

Hosted by LISTEN, a collective aimed at promoting visibility and the experiences of marginalised folk in Australian music, the conference will offer the insights and perspectives of numerous voices which traditionally go unheard.

Featuring speakers who represent marginalised groups including women, gender non-conforming and LGBTIQA+ people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disabilities, LISTEN LISTEN 2020 will tackle conversations around representation, accessibility and inclusivity.

Spanning Keynotes, round table discussions and workshops encompassing topics ranging from safety and bystander intervention to accessibility in live music venues, the conference will feature numerous artists and industry professionals.

DRMNGNOW’s Neil Morris will join representatives from Real Youth Music Studios, Girls Rock! and music therapy researchers to discuss intergenerational music practices while Thando Namila Benson, Quintanilla and Lady Lash look at parenthood in music.

A selection of In Conversation sessions will highlight perspectives from the likes of Yamatji & Gumbaynggirri soul artist Emma Donovan, London-based DJ and producer Object Blue, and social anthropologist and Indigenous studies lecturer Dr Suzi Hutchings.

A range of workshops run by and for young people will also be on offer, equipping attendees with skills and knowledge in DJing, beat making, performing and working behind the scenes in the music industry.

There will be plenty of important topics unpacked and discussed across the conference’s two days, so if you care about the future of the music industry and the local music community, you’ll want to head along.

LISTEN LISTEN 2020 is happening at Brunswick Mechanic Institute on Saturday March 28 and Sunday March 29. Find tickets and more information here