Our Story

Originally founded in 1985 in New York City, Women in Music is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has grown to encompass 25+ chapters across the globe.

From LA to Japan, our members are a diverse group of individuals at all stages in their careers — from students to seasoned industry veterans. We are record label executives, music-tech entrepreneurs, artist managers, songwriters, musicians, attorneys, recording engineers, agents, publicists, studio owners, music publishers, marketers, and more. All united by our collective goal of achieving equity and belonging for all in the music industry.

Our Mission

Women in Music is an organization with a mission to advance the awareness, equity, diversity, heritage, opportunities, and cultural aspects of women in the musical arts through education, support, empowerment, and recognition.

Our Values

Women in Music believes that the conversation around equality is an inclusive one, where all voices are welcome. Collectively, we are working to make the music industry a more diverse, equitable and inclusive community of belonging for all.

Equality
We're better together. We're passionate about advocating for equal opportunities for women in the music industry.

Community
We support and inspire one another, helping to lift our community with education, advice, connections and encouragement. "Community" isn't just a buzzword for us, it's the real thing.

Belonging
We believe everyone should feel at home in the music industry. Agree? You've come to the right place.

“WIM has grown into a diverse global community, powered by inspiring volunteers around the world, committed to making our industry more equitable for all. This inspiring community provides more opportunities for growth and advancement than ever before, but perhaps most importantly, the WIM community is an extended family.”