Keychange Leaders 2025–2026: Applications Now Open
Keychange is excited to announce that applications for the Talent Leadership Programme (TLP) 2025–2026 are now open! This Creative Europe-funded initiative offers a unique opportunity for women and gender-diverse professionals and artists committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the music industry.
The six-month programme provides hands-on leadership training, mentorship, and project development designed to equip participants with the tools to drive meaningful change within their organisations and communities. Each year, 43 participants from Europe and Canada join an international network of peers to explore leadership, social impact, entrepreneurship, and DEIA principles.
Programme Highlights:
· Format: 24 online sessions + 2 in-person Talent Labs
· Curriculum: Interactive workshops, mentorship, and team-based DEIA projects
· Impact: Participants develop real-world initiatives to make the music industry more inclusive and equitable
· In-Person Events:
o Kick-off at Tallinn Music Week, Estonia (9–12 April 2026)
o Wrap-up at Reeperbahn Festival, Germany (16–19 September 2026)
Eligibility:
· Open to women and gender-diverse individuals (cis-men cannot apply)
· Based in a Creative Europe country, UK, Switzerland, or Canada
· Minimum 5 years in the music industry (or 3 years in music + 2 in creative industries)
· At least 1 year of DEIA-related experience
· Must commit to the full programme and attend both in-person Talent Labs
How to Apply:
Applications are open from 30 September 2025 until 12 November 2025, 5 pm EST / 11 pm CET via Keychange application portal.
Join the Keychange network of over 300 alumni and 700 pledge signatories worldwide and become part of a global movement driving gender balance, diversity, and equity in music.
About Keychange:
Keychange is an international initiative encouraging music festivals and organisations to achieve 50% representation of women and gender-diverse individuals across programming, staffing, and beyond. Since its inception, Keychange has empowered hundreds of artists and professionals across 13+ countries, fostering lasting impact in the global music ecosystem.
Learn more and apply: https://www.keychange.eu
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