The Festival of Female Composers showcases progress and ongoing challenges in supporting women and gender diverse composers in the Australian classical music scene.
The article discusses the increasing support for women composers in Australia, highlighted by the Festival of Female Composers organized by ABC Classic. Since 2015, when female composers accounted for only 2.2% of the music played on air, there has been a concerted effort to uplift the representation of female and gender-diverse artists in the classical genre. This festival, which began as a project in 2016, is now a significant annual event that aligns with International Women’s Day each March, marking a substantial step toward gender equity in music.
