PRS: Women Make Music launches March 8, 2011 on International Women's Day

Where are the women in music? - PRS for Music Foundation launch 'Women Make Music', a funding opportunity to raise awareness of the gender gap and encourage new collaborations.

Launch date of 'Women Make Music' to coincide with International Women's Day celebrations on 8th March 2011.

PRS for Music Foundation is launching an exciting opportunity to celebrate the work of women composers, to coincide with International Women's Day on March 8, 2011.

Women Make Music is an open call for proposals from music organisations, festivals, ensembles, promoters and venues in the UK to commission a new work by a woman composer with whom they have not worked before.

Financial support of up to £5000 is available, and new music in any genre is welcome, from classical, jazz and experimental, to urban, electronica and pop.

This call aims to raise awareness of the gender gap between music creators and contribute to raising the profile of women who are creating new music in the UK.

Chair of PRS for Music Foundation, Sally Taylor said:

"We are launching this call because we want to raise awareness about the funding we offer to music creators and encourage more women to come forward for this support. By promoting role models for future generations, we hope that we will be encouraging more women to think about making a living as a music creator."

Imogen Heap, who is performing at the Women of the World Festival on March 11th endorses this call and encourages women to apply:

"I know they're out there, I've met and heard of a few, but would love to know more and hear more as we're only hearing one side of the story!"

Emily Hall, whose song cycle written for Mara Carlyle will be premiered during the Women of the World Festival, said:

"The Women Make Music call is a great way of drawing attention to the support that is available from PRS for Music Foundation and I hope it inspires other women to think about applying."

Applications for 'Women Make Music' will be accepted from 8th March 2011 - International Women's Day. There are 2 deadlines for applications on 13th May and 8th August 2011.

For details of how to apply for Women Make Music please visit

PRS - Women Make Music Official Website

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