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Music Industry Insights Worldwide: Shaping Equality & Diversity in Music & Entertainment
Harmonizing Voices: Global Perspectives on Equality & Diversity in the Music and Entertainment Industries with Saskhia Menendez & Special Guests
Hosted by Saskhia Menendez, award-winning advocate and music industry leader, Music Industry Insights Worldwide dives deep into the evolving world of equality and diversity in the music and entertainment industries. Through candid conversations with special guests, including trailblazing artists, producers, and industry experts, this podcast explores the stories, struggles, and successes of those dedicated to creating a more inclusive and equitable industry.
Whether you're an artist, industry professional, or music enthusiast, you’ll gain unique insights into the challenges faced by marginalized communities and how we can build a future of opportunity and representation.
Alongside the podcast, Saskhia is set to release her interactive educational book (available soon), offering valuable tools, resources, and strategies to empower the next generation of artists and industry professionals. She’s also a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, with recognition from the Global Diversity & Inclusion Honors and a Trans Charter to help support marginalized voices in music.
Join us in reshaping the global music scene, one voice at a time.
Music is a universal language that transcends boundaries, connects cultures, and touches our deepest emotions. It has the power to change lives, challenge norms, and inspire social change. However, as we celebrate the incredible diversity of voices and talents within the music industry, it's essential to acknowledge that the path to equality, diversity, and inclusion has not always been harmonious.
In this podcast, we aim to spotlight the stories, struggles, and successes of those working tirelessly to make the music industry a more inclusive and equitable space for all. We will delve into the experiences of artists, producers, managers, and industry professionals who are breaking barriers, pushing boundaries, and reshaping the landscape of the music world.
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- Follow Saskhia Menendez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misssaskhia/
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So, whether you're a music enthusiast, an industry insider, or someone looking to be inspired, "Harmonizing Voices" is your guide to the evolving and ever-inspiring world of music industry equality, diversity, and inclusion.
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Music Industry Insights Worldwide: Shaping Equality & Diversity in Music & Entertainment
Dr Nicole Ferdinand & Dr Rosa Codina - Making International Events Management Inclusive
Dr. Nicole Ferdinand is passionate about making the hospitality, events, and tourism industries more inclusive. As Programme Lead for Postgraduate Hospitality, Events, and Tourism at the Oxford School of Hospitality Management, she’s shaping future industry leaders. With a PhD in Culture, Media, and the Creative Industries from King’s College London, her research explores how politics and identity shape festivals and cultural events—key themes that resonate in the music industry. Now, as Associate Dean of Postgraduate Studies at Oxford Brookes Business School, she’s driving forward the SHAPE agenda, highlighting the social and economic impact of the creative industries. Whether examining the cultural power of music festivals or advocating for diverse voices in events, Nicole is deeply concerned about inclusion and representation issues in the creative industries and wider society.
Dr Rosa Codina is a Senior Lecturer in Events and Tourism Management at Oxford Brookes University. She teaches at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the subjects of tourism impact analysis, global events operations, global events and society, and co-leads qualitative research seminars for PhD students at the Business School.
Rosa’s research focuses on the socio-cultural and political impacts of tourism and events in the Global South, with an emphasis on host communities and historically underrepresented groups. Her work examines the experiences of women and other underrepresented individuals in the tourism industry, as well as the influence of tourism and events on gender norms and values. She is particularly interested in working with communities affected by tourism and event development.
Rosa earned her PhD from Oxford Brookes University, where she conducted an ethnographic study on the role of tourism in shaping local power dynamics in Pisac, Peru. Her research critically examined how tourism influences community relationships, with a specific focus on women and those with limited influence in local decision-making.
Ferdinand, N. and Kitchin, P.J. (2021). Events Management: An International Approach (Third Edition). London: Sage Publications Ltd. Available for purchase from
Amazon.co.uk: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Events-Management-International-Nicole-Ferdinand/dp/1529730791/ref=asc_df_1529730791?tag=bingshoppinga-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80814224784778&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584413753186020&psc=1
