Refolkus
Monday September 2nd, 2024 with Rosalyn Dennett
Building Equity for Women & Non-binary Music Workers with Robyn Stewart

In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Robyn Stewart, the Executive Director of Women in Music Canada. Robyn delves into the crucial topics of equity and diversity within the music industry, providing a thoughtful analysis of the current landscape and sharing her views on both the importance of creating inclusive spaces for all, and the various ways to overcome barriers. Robyn also discusses the significant research study ‘’Share the Air: A Study of Gender Representation on Canadian Radio (2013 - 2023)’’ that sheds light on representation across all radio formats and the role radio plays in shaping gender representation and diversity within the music industry. In addition, Robyn shares valuable information about Women in Music Canada and the programs they offer for both artists and industry workers. Read ‘‘Share the Air: A Study of Gender Representation on Canadian Radio (2013 - 2023)’’ research study here Join the Women in Music Canada Directory and receive the latest news, updates and event information: https://womeninmusic.ca/en/join-directory Check out ‘’Balancing Act’’, a national initiative that aims to increase equality, accessibility, and employment opportunities in Canada for artists and cultural workers with caring responsibilities. https://balancingactcanada.com/en/ Find Women in Music Canada online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womeninmusiccanada/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womeninmusiccanada/ Website: https://www.womeninmusic.ca/en/ Click here to listen to the podcast version of this episode: https://folkmusicontario.org/refolkus/blog/7454606/refolkus-podcast-ep-48-building-equity-for-women-non-binary-music-workers-with-robyn-stewart About Robyn Stewart Robyn Stewart is a 22-year music industry veteran, accomplished organization and event director, currently the Executive Director of Women in Music Canada. Robyn is passionate about the creative process and the role culture plays in communities. Her experience reaches all areas of event management and talent buying, with her strongest skills lying in financial management, complex logistics, government relations and fund development, and partner relationship building. She has worked with budgets in excess of $3 million, always meeting and exceeding the expectations of clients and colleagues. Among the projects she is most proud of; Executive Director of Western Canadian Music Alliance, and Entertainment Buyer; PanAmerican Games 2015, and Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games 2010, which allowed her to support developing artists and engage in passion projects including working towards gender parity in the music industry on an international level. Robyn is incredibly driven by her work supporting artists to showcase and develop business in international markets, and has spoken at events in Estonia, Sweden, Australia, UK and more. Robyn holds board positions on the Polaris Music Prize (National Vice-Chair), and Heart and Stroke Foundation (Manitoba).