Women Musicians Insight Report

Gender inequity is still a prominent, alarming issue in the music industry, with female musicians facing much higher levels of discrimination, sexual harassment, financial challenges, and structural barriers to career progression, than men.

Explore the findings in this fifth report from the Musicians’ Census.

LGBTQ+ Musicians Insight Report

Musicians from LGBTQ+ communities face significant barriers and issues relating to discrimination, sexual harassment and concerns around physical, mental and financial wellbeing – according to insights from the fourth report from the Musicians’ Census.

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Mental Wellbeing Insight Report

The latest findings from the Musicians’ Census focuses on the mental health of those working as musicians and paints a worrying picture.

The Mental Wellbeing Insight Report is the third report from the Musicians’ Census and is based on detailed information provided by nearly 6,000 UK musicians, making it the largest ever survey of its kind.

Global Majority Insight Report

New report findings have unveiled disparities in earnings, career progression and experiences of discrimination for musicians from the Global Majority and music industry professionals in the UK.  

The Global Majority Insight Report follows on from the launch of the first ever Musicians’ Census, and focuses on the reported experiences of musicians from the Global Majority and the challenges they face, as they navigate a career in the industry.  

Financial Insight Report

The initial findings of the first ever UK Musicians’ Census are now available. The results are based on detailed information provided by nearly 6,000 UK musicians, making it the largest ever survey of its kind.

This first report provides a detailed insight into the demographic makeup of UK musicians, the barriers to career progression and economic challenges.