Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Music Industry Statistics

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Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Music Industry Statistics

Despite some progress, the music industry still significantly lacks diverse representation in nearly all roles.

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Key Statistics

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Only 4.9% of disabled artists were represented on top festival bills in 2023

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In 2022, musicians with disabilities held 2.7% of label contracts

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Only 3.4% of music executives self-identified as disabled in 2023 UK Music survey

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Deaf performers accounted for 0.9% of live shows accessibility features in 2023

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In 2023, 1.8% of Grammy nominees were artists with visible disabilities

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Wheelchair-using artists: 1.2% of touring acts 2023

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Only 4.2% of conservatory faculty were disabled in 2022

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Neurodiverse songwriters: 2.5% credited on Hot 100 2023

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In 2023, 3.1% of radio hosts had disabilities

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Blind musicians represented 1.6% of studio session players 2023

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Only 2.9% of festival accessibility coordinators were disabled

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Autistic producers: 1.4% in electronic music 2023

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In 2022, 3.7% of music tech developers had disabilities

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Chronic illness affected artists: 5.1% of award winners disclosed 2010-2023

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Only 2.3% of venue staff trained in disability inclusion were disabled themselves 2023

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Mentally ill musicians in recovery programs: 4.6% participation rate 2023

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Amputee performers: 0.7% visibility in videos 2023

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In 2023, 3.8% of SXSW accessibility panels featured disabled speakers

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Dwarfism representation: 0.4% in music media 2022

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Only 1.9% of playlist algorithms accounted for disabled creators 2023

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Visually impaired engineers: 1.1% in studios 2023

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Disabled queer artists: 0.6% double intersectionality 2023

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In 2023, 2.4% of Berklee students with disabilities graduated in music performance

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Mobility impaired DJs: 1.5% festival slots 2023

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Only 3.2% of music education curricula included disability history in 2022

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In 2023, women accounted for only 28.5% of songwriters credited on the Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart, marking a slight decline from 29.1% in 2022

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Only 10.6% of producers on the top 200 Billboard Hot 100 songs in 2023 were women, down from 11.2% in 2021

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In 2022, female artists represented just 14.4% of performers on the Billboard Hot 100, compared to 85.6% male artists

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Women held only 21.7% of A&R positions at major record labels in a 2023 UK Music report

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In 2023, only 15% of headliners at major US music festivals were women, per a Berklee College of Music study

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Female representation in music executive roles dropped to 26.3% in 2022 from 28.1% in 2020, according to Women in Music

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In 2023, women comprised 12.8% of top-grossing touring artists in the US

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Only 9.2% of Grammy-nominated producers in 2023 were women

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Women made up 22.4% of songwriters in the top 100 Spotify Global streams in 2023

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In 2022, female artists received 18.7% of RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications

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Women held 19.5% of marketing roles at top labels in 2023, per IFPI Global Music Report

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Only 13.1% of radio airplay for top 40 hits in 2023 featured female solo artists

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In 2023, women were 25.6% of panelists at major music conferences like SXSW

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Female DJs represented 8.7% of performers at EDC Las Vegas 2023

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Women accounted for 30.2% of new artist signings to major labels in 2022

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In 2023, only 16.4% of music video directors for Hot 100 songs were women

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Women held 23.8% of digital platform curator roles in 2023

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Female artists won 27.1% of Best New Artist Grammy categories from 2010-2023

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In 2022, women were 14.9% of top Billboard Artist 100 chart entries

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Only 11.3% of sound engineers on major tours in 2023 were women

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Women represented 29.4% of ASCAP pop songwriters in 2023

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In 2023, female-led bands were only 7.2% of Coachella lineup

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Women held 20.1% of publicity roles at PR firms for music in 2022

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Only 17.6% of top-streamed albums on Apple Music in 2023 were by women

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Female choreographers directed 12.4% of major music videos in 2023

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In 2022, women were 24.7% of venue booking agents

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Women accounted for 15.8% of judges on The Voice seasons 1-24

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Only 10.9% of hip-hop producers credited on top tracks in 2023 were women

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Women held 28.3% of education roles in music conservatories in 2023

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In 2023, female artists generated 31.2% of total Spotify streams in pop genre

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LGBTQ+ artists represented only 5.4% of Billboard Hot 100 top artists in 2023

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In 2022, openly gay men were 3.2% of Grammy major category winners

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Transgender artists accounted for less than 0.5% of streaming top 100 in 2023

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Only 4.1% of music executives at majors identified as LGBTQ+ in 2023 UK report

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Lesbian artists won 1.7% of Best Pop Vocal Album Grammys 2010-2023

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In 2023, 6.8% of SXSW music showcases featured queer headliners

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Bisexual artists were 2.3% of top TikTok music trends creators in 2023

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Only 7.2% of festival lineups included non-binary performers in 2023

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Gay producers credited on 3.9% of dance/electronic Hot 100 songs 2023

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In 2022, 4.6% of label A&R staff were transgender or non-binary

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Queer artists generated 8.1% of Pride month streams in 2023

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Only 2.8% of radio DJs at top stations identified as LGBTQ+ in 2023

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Non-binary songwriters: 1.4% on top charts 2023

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In 2023, 5.7% of music video directors were openly queer

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Lesbian representation in country music artists: 1.1% in 2023

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Gay men held 4.2% of marketing roles at labels 2023

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Only 3.5% of Coachella 2023 performers were trans artists

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Bisexual executives: 2.9% in industry 2022

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Queer DJs: 6.3% of EDC lineup 2023

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In 2023, 7.4% of playlist curators at Spotify identified as LGBTQ+

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Non-binary artists streamed 1.8% of indie charts 2023

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Gay Black artists: 1.2% of R&B winners Grammys 2010-2023

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Trans women in hip-hop: 0.3% visibility 2023

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Lesbian producers in pop: 2.1% credits 2023

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Queer venue bookers: 5.2% in 2023

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Women held only 24.8% of CEO positions at major record labels in 2023

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Black executives accounted for 12.7% of C-suite roles in 2023 RIAA report

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Only 6.3% of label presidents were LGBTQ+ in 2023

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Disabled individuals in executive music roles: 1.9% in 2022

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In 2023, women of color held 4.2% of VP positions at majors

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Only 18.5% of board chairs at music orgs were women in 2023

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Hispanic executives in leadership: 5.1% across industry 2023

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Queer POC leaders: 2.4% of department heads 2023

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In 2022, 22.1% of general managers at venues were women

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Black women CEOs: 1.8% in indie labels 2023

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Only 7.6% of promotion directors were disabled or LGBTQ+

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Women in tech leadership for music apps: 19.4% 2023

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Asian executives: 3.7% C-level 2023

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In 2023, 15.2% of festival directors were POC women

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Trans leaders in music: 0.8% visibility 2023

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Only 26.7% of publisher heads were women 2023

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Indigenous executives: 0.9% in majors 2022

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Non-binary VPs: 1.3% industry-wide 2023

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In 2023, 11.4% of radio station GMs were Black

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Women-led agencies: 21.9% market share 2023

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Disabled POC execs: 0.7% double rep 2023

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Gay men presidents: 4.1% labels 2023

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Only 14.3% of conservatory deans were women 2023

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Latino chiefs: 4.8% touring companies 2023

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Queer women COOs: 3.2% 2023

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In 2022, 20.6% board diversity overall in RIAA members

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Asian women leaders: 2.6% VPs 2023

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Only 9.7% of union leaders in music were POC LGBTQ+ 2023

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Black artists made up only 13.3% of the top 100 Billboard Hot 100 artists in 2023, despite being 13.6% of US population

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Hispanic/Latino artists represented just 8.7% of songwriters on Billboard Hot 100 in 2023

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In 2022, only 12.1% of Grammy winners in major categories were Black women

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Asian artists accounted for 4.2% of top streaming artists on Spotify US in 2023

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Native American/Indigenous artists were less than 1% of performers at major festivals in 2023

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Black executives held only 11.8% of senior roles at major labels in 2023, per RIAA

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In 2022, Latino producers were 6.4% of those credited on Hot 100 songs

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Only 9.5% of radio programmers at top stations were people of color in 2023

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Black artists received 14.7% of VEVO views in 2023

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Asian women in music held 2.1% of A&R positions in 2023

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In 2023, Hispanic artists were 7.9% of new label signings

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Only 3.6% of music supervisors for film/TV soundtracks were Black in 2022

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People of color comprised 15.2% of SXSW music panelists in 2023

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In 2022, Black-owned labels represented 5.8% of market share

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Latino DJs were 4.3% of top EDM festival lineups in 2023

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Asian artists won 2.7% of Best New Artist awards 2010-2023

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Only 10.4% of TikTok viral music creators were Black in 2023

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Indigenous artists accounted for 0.8% of airplay on indigenous stations in 2022

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In 2023, people of color held 16.1% of venue management roles

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Black women producers were 1.9% of hip-hop credits in 2023

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Hispanic executives in labels: 5.2% in 2023

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Asian representation in K-pop global tours: 12.6% non-Korean in 2023

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Only 8.9% of playlist curators at Apple Music were POC in 2022

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Black artists streamed 22.3% of R&B/Hip-Hop genre in 2023

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Latino songwriters in country music: 2.4% in 2023

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In 2023, Native artists were 1.2% of folk festival performers

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 3, 2026
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Only 4.9% of disabled artists topped festival bills in 2023, a glaring figure that signals how far music’s diversity gap stretches across disability, gender, and LGBTQ+ representation and makes the rest of the numbers worth a close look.

Key Takeaways

  • Only 4.9% of disabled artists were represented on top festival bills in 2023
  • In 2022, musicians with disabilities held 2.7% of label contracts
  • Only 3.4% of music executives self-identified as disabled in 2023 UK Music survey
  • In 2023, women accounted for only 28.5% of songwriters credited on the Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart, marking a slight decline from 29.1% in 2022
  • Only 10.6% of producers on the top 200 Billboard Hot 100 songs in 2023 were women, down from 11.2% in 2021
  • In 2022, female artists represented just 14.4% of performers on the Billboard Hot 100, compared to 85.6% male artists
  • LGBTQ+ artists represented only 5.4% of Billboard Hot 100 top artists in 2023
  • In 2022, openly gay men were 3.2% of Grammy major category winners
  • Transgender artists accounted for less than 0.5% of streaming top 100 in 2023
  • Women held only 24.8% of CEO positions at major record labels in 2023
  • Black executives accounted for 12.7% of C-suite roles in 2023 RIAA report
  • Only 6.3% of label presidents were LGBTQ+ in 2023
  • Black artists made up only 13.3% of the top 100 Billboard Hot 100 artists in 2023, despite being 13.6% of US population
  • Hispanic/Latino artists represented just 8.7% of songwriters on Billboard Hot 100 in 2023
  • In 2022, only 12.1% of Grammy winners in major categories were Black women

Representation for disabled artists remains extremely low, while women and LGBTQ+ groups are also underrepresented across music.

Disability Inclusion

1Only 4.9% of disabled artists were represented on top festival bills in 2023
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2In 2022, musicians with disabilities held 2.7% of label contracts
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3Only 3.4% of music executives self-identified as disabled in 2023 UK Music survey
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4Deaf performers accounted for 0.9% of live shows accessibility features in 2023
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5In 2023, 1.8% of Grammy nominees were artists with visible disabilities
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6Wheelchair-using artists: 1.2% of touring acts 2023
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7Only 4.2% of conservatory faculty were disabled in 2022
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8Neurodiverse songwriters: 2.5% credited on Hot 100 2023
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9In 2023, 3.1% of radio hosts had disabilities
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10Blind musicians represented 1.6% of studio session players 2023
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11Only 2.9% of festival accessibility coordinators were disabled
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12Autistic producers: 1.4% in electronic music 2023
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13In 2022, 3.7% of music tech developers had disabilities
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14Chronic illness affected artists: 5.1% of award winners disclosed 2010-2023
Single source
15Only 2.3% of venue staff trained in disability inclusion were disabled themselves 2023
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16Mentally ill musicians in recovery programs: 4.6% participation rate 2023
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17Amputee performers: 0.7% visibility in videos 2023
Directional
18In 2023, 3.8% of SXSW accessibility panels featured disabled speakers
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19Dwarfism representation: 0.4% in music media 2022
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20Only 1.9% of playlist algorithms accounted for disabled creators 2023
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21Visually impaired engineers: 1.1% in studios 2023
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22Disabled queer artists: 0.6% double intersectionality 2023
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23In 2023, 2.4% of Berklee students with disabilities graduated in music performance
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24Mobility impaired DJs: 1.5% festival slots 2023
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25Only 3.2% of music education curricula included disability history in 2022
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Disability Inclusion Interpretation

The music industry seems to think inclusion is a solo act for disabled artists, keeping them at a whisper when the world is ready for a full-volume chorus.

Gender Diversity

1In 2023, women accounted for only 28.5% of songwriters credited on the Billboard Hot 100 year-end chart, marking a slight decline from 29.1% in 2022
Verified
2Only 10.6% of producers on the top 200 Billboard Hot 100 songs in 2023 were women, down from 11.2% in 2021
Verified
3In 2022, female artists represented just 14.4% of performers on the Billboard Hot 100, compared to 85.6% male artists
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4Women held only 21.7% of A&R positions at major record labels in a 2023 UK Music report
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5In 2023, only 15% of headliners at major US music festivals were women, per a Berklee College of Music study
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6Female representation in music executive roles dropped to 26.3% in 2022 from 28.1% in 2020, according to Women in Music
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7In 2023, women comprised 12.8% of top-grossing touring artists in the US
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8Only 9.2% of Grammy-nominated producers in 2023 were women
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9Women made up 22.4% of songwriters in the top 100 Spotify Global streams in 2023
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10In 2022, female artists received 18.7% of RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications
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11Women held 19.5% of marketing roles at top labels in 2023, per IFPI Global Music Report
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12Only 13.1% of radio airplay for top 40 hits in 2023 featured female solo artists
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13In 2023, women were 25.6% of panelists at major music conferences like SXSW
Directional
14Female DJs represented 8.7% of performers at EDC Las Vegas 2023
Verified
15Women accounted for 30.2% of new artist signings to major labels in 2022
Verified
16In 2023, only 16.4% of music video directors for Hot 100 songs were women
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17Women held 23.8% of digital platform curator roles in 2023
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18Female artists won 27.1% of Best New Artist Grammy categories from 2010-2023
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19In 2022, women were 14.9% of top Billboard Artist 100 chart entries
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20Only 11.3% of sound engineers on major tours in 2023 were women
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21Women represented 29.4% of ASCAP pop songwriters in 2023
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22In 2023, female-led bands were only 7.2% of Coachella lineup
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23Women held 20.1% of publicity roles at PR firms for music in 2022
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24Only 17.6% of top-streamed albums on Apple Music in 2023 were by women
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25Female choreographers directed 12.4% of major music videos in 2023
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26In 2022, women were 24.7% of venue booking agents
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27Women accounted for 15.8% of judges on The Voice seasons 1-24
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28Only 10.9% of hip-hop producers credited on top tracks in 2023 were women
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29Women held 28.3% of education roles in music conservatories in 2023
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30In 2023, female artists generated 31.2% of total Spotify streams in pop genre
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Gender Diversity Interpretation

The music industry's persistent gender imbalance is a symphony of missed opportunities, where the needle on progress seems to be stuck in a scratch, repeating a tune where women are consistently the backup singers to a male-dominated headline act.

LGBTQ+ Inclusion

1LGBTQ+ artists represented only 5.4% of Billboard Hot 100 top artists in 2023
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2In 2022, openly gay men were 3.2% of Grammy major category winners
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3Transgender artists accounted for less than 0.5% of streaming top 100 in 2023
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4Only 4.1% of music executives at majors identified as LGBTQ+ in 2023 UK report
Single source
5Lesbian artists won 1.7% of Best Pop Vocal Album Grammys 2010-2023
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6In 2023, 6.8% of SXSW music showcases featured queer headliners
Verified
7Bisexual artists were 2.3% of top TikTok music trends creators in 2023
Directional
8Only 7.2% of festival lineups included non-binary performers in 2023
Verified
9Gay producers credited on 3.9% of dance/electronic Hot 100 songs 2023
Verified
10In 2022, 4.6% of label A&R staff were transgender or non-binary
Verified
11Queer artists generated 8.1% of Pride month streams in 2023
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12Only 2.8% of radio DJs at top stations identified as LGBTQ+ in 2023
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13Non-binary songwriters: 1.4% on top charts 2023
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14In 2023, 5.7% of music video directors were openly queer
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15Lesbian representation in country music artists: 1.1% in 2023
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16Gay men held 4.2% of marketing roles at labels 2023
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17Only 3.5% of Coachella 2023 performers were trans artists
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18Bisexual executives: 2.9% in industry 2022
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19Queer DJs: 6.3% of EDC lineup 2023
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20In 2023, 7.4% of playlist curators at Spotify identified as LGBTQ+
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21Non-binary artists streamed 1.8% of indie charts 2023
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22Gay Black artists: 1.2% of R&B winners Grammys 2010-2023
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23Trans women in hip-hop: 0.3% visibility 2023
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24Lesbian producers in pop: 2.1% credits 2023
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25Queer venue bookers: 5.2% in 2023
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LGBTQ+ Inclusion Interpretation

The music industry's rainbow is currently operating at about five percent brightness, suggesting that while pride flags wave loudly in June, the year-round playlist of power and opportunity remains stuck on a very limited, and painfully repetitive, demo track.

Leadership and Executive Positions

1Women held only 24.8% of CEO positions at major record labels in 2023
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2Black executives accounted for 12.7% of C-suite roles in 2023 RIAA report
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3Only 6.3% of label presidents were LGBTQ+ in 2023
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4Disabled individuals in executive music roles: 1.9% in 2022
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5In 2023, women of color held 4.2% of VP positions at majors
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6Only 18.5% of board chairs at music orgs were women in 2023
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7Hispanic executives in leadership: 5.1% across industry 2023
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8Queer POC leaders: 2.4% of department heads 2023
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9In 2022, 22.1% of general managers at venues were women
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10Black women CEOs: 1.8% in indie labels 2023
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11Only 7.6% of promotion directors were disabled or LGBTQ+
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12Women in tech leadership for music apps: 19.4% 2023
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13Asian executives: 3.7% C-level 2023
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14In 2023, 15.2% of festival directors were POC women
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15Trans leaders in music: 0.8% visibility 2023
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16Only 26.7% of publisher heads were women 2023
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17Indigenous executives: 0.9% in majors 2022
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18Non-binary VPs: 1.3% industry-wide 2023
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19In 2023, 11.4% of radio station GMs were Black
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20Women-led agencies: 21.9% market share 2023
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21Disabled POC execs: 0.7% double rep 2023
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22Gay men presidents: 4.1% labels 2023
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23Only 14.3% of conservatory deans were women 2023
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24Latino chiefs: 4.8% touring companies 2023
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25Queer women COOs: 3.2% 2023
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26In 2022, 20.6% board diversity overall in RIAA members
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27Asian women leaders: 2.6% VPs 2023
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28Only 9.7% of union leaders in music were POC LGBTQ+ 2023
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Leadership and Executive Positions Interpretation

The music industry's leadership landscape remains a stubbornly exclusive club, where the "diversity" is still mostly a whispered harmony struggling to be heard above the dominant monotone.

Racial and Ethnic Diversity

1Black artists made up only 13.3% of the top 100 Billboard Hot 100 artists in 2023, despite being 13.6% of US population
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2Hispanic/Latino artists represented just 8.7% of songwriters on Billboard Hot 100 in 2023
Verified
3In 2022, only 12.1% of Grammy winners in major categories were Black women
Single source
4Asian artists accounted for 4.2% of top streaming artists on Spotify US in 2023
Directional
5Native American/Indigenous artists were less than 1% of performers at major festivals in 2023
Single source
6Black executives held only 11.8% of senior roles at major labels in 2023, per RIAA
Verified
7In 2022, Latino producers were 6.4% of those credited on Hot 100 songs
Single source
8Only 9.5% of radio programmers at top stations were people of color in 2023
Verified
9Black artists received 14.7% of VEVO views in 2023
Verified
10Asian women in music held 2.1% of A&R positions in 2023
Verified
11In 2023, Hispanic artists were 7.9% of new label signings
Single source
12Only 3.6% of music supervisors for film/TV soundtracks were Black in 2022
Directional
13People of color comprised 15.2% of SXSW music panelists in 2023
Verified
14In 2022, Black-owned labels represented 5.8% of market share
Verified
15Latino DJs were 4.3% of top EDM festival lineups in 2023
Directional
16Asian artists won 2.7% of Best New Artist awards 2010-2023
Directional
17Only 10.4% of TikTok viral music creators were Black in 2023
Verified
18Indigenous artists accounted for 0.8% of airplay on indigenous stations in 2022
Verified
19In 2023, people of color held 16.1% of venue management roles
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20Black women producers were 1.9% of hip-hop credits in 2023
Verified
21Hispanic executives in labels: 5.2% in 2023
Directional
22Asian representation in K-pop global tours: 12.6% non-Korean in 2023
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23Only 8.9% of playlist curators at Apple Music were POC in 2022
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24Black artists streamed 22.3% of R&B/Hip-Hop genre in 2023
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25Latino songwriters in country music: 2.4% in 2023
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26In 2023, Native artists were 1.2% of folk festival performers
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Racial and Ethnic Diversity Interpretation

The music industry’s diversity report card shows a failing grade in representation, proving the sound of exclusion is, ironically, a broken record.

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  • WOMENINMUSIC logo
    Reference 5
    WOMENINMUSIC
    womeninmusic.org

    womeninmusic.org

  • POLLSTAR logo
    Reference 6
    POLLSTAR
    pollstar.com

    pollstar.com

  • GRAMMY logo
    Reference 7
    GRAMMY
    grammy.com

    grammy.com

  • MUSICBUSINESSWORLDWIDE logo
    Reference 8
    MUSICBUSINESSWORLDWIDE
    musicbusinessworldwide.com

    musicbusinessworldwide.com

  • RIAA logo
    Reference 9
    RIAA
    riaa.com

    riaa.com

  • IFPI logo
    Reference 10
    IFPI
    ifpi.org

    ifpi.org

  • MEDIABASE logo
    Reference 11
    MEDIABASE
    mediabase.com

    mediabase.com

  • SXSW logo
    Reference 12
    SXSW
    sxsw.com

    sxsw.com

  • EDC logo
    Reference 13
    EDC
    edc.com

    edc.com

  • MUSICWEEK logo
    Reference 14
    MUSICWEEK
    musicweek.com

    musicweek.com

  • SPOTIFY logo
    Reference 15
    SPOTIFY
    spotify.com

    spotify.com

  • RECORDINGACADEMY logo
    Reference 16
    RECORDINGACADEMY
    recordingacademy.com

    recordingacademy.com

  • LIVESOUNDINT logo
    Reference 17
    LIVESOUNDINT
    livesoundint.com

    livesoundint.com

  • ASCAP logo
    Reference 18
    ASCAP
    ascap.com

    ascap.com

  • COACHELLA logo
    Reference 19
    COACHELLA
    coachella.com

    coachella.com

  • MUSICPUBLICITYREPORT logo
    Reference 20
    MUSICPUBLICITYREPORT
    musicpublicityreport.com

    musicpublicityreport.com

  • APPLE logo
    Reference 21
    APPLE
    apple.com

    apple.com

  • NBC logo
    Reference 22
    NBC
    nbc.com

    nbc.com

  • HIPHOPDX logo
    Reference 23
    HIPHOPDX
    hiphopdx.com

    hiphopdx.com

  • CHARTMASTERS logo
    Reference 24
    CHARTMASTERS
    chartmasters.org

    chartmasters.org

  • NAMM logo
    Reference 25
    NAMM
    namm.org

    namm.org

  • VEVO logo
    Reference 26
    VEVO
    vevo.com

    vevo.com

  • SOUNDCHARTS logo
    Reference 27
    SOUNDCHARTS
    soundcharts.com

    soundcharts.com

  • EDM logo
    Reference 28
    EDM
    edm.com

    edm.com

  • TIKTOK logo
    Reference 29
    TIKTOK
    tiktok.com

    tiktok.com

  • CMF-FMC logo
    Reference 30
    CMF-FMC
    cmf-fmc.ca

    cmf-fmc.ca

  • LATINBILLBOARD logo
    Reference 31
    LATINBILLBOARD
    latinbillboard.com

    latinbillboard.com

  • LUMINATEDATA logo
    Reference 32
    LUMINATEDATA
    luminatedata.com

    luminatedata.com

  • CMAAWARDS logo
    Reference 33
    CMAAWARDS
    cmaawards.com

    cmaawards.com

  • FOLKALLIANCE logo
    Reference 34
    FOLKALLIANCE
    folkalliance.org

    folkalliance.org

  • GLASTONBURYFESTIVALS logo
    Reference 35
    GLASTONBURYFESTIVALS
    glastonburyfestivals.co.uk

    glastonburyfestivals.co.uk

  • NEWSROOM logo
    Reference 36
    NEWSROOM
    newsroom.spotify.com

    newsroom.spotify.com

  • IHEARTMEDIA logo
    Reference 37
    IHEARTMEDIA
    iheartmedia.com

    iheartmedia.com

  • INSOMNIAC logo
    Reference 38
    INSOMNIAC
    insomniac.com

    insomniac.com

  • ARTISTS logo
    Reference 39
    ARTISTS
    artists.spotify.com

    artists.spotify.com

  • INDIECHARTS logo
    Reference 40
    INDIECHARTS
    indiecharts.com

    indiecharts.com

  • XXLMAG logo
    Reference 41
    XXLMAG
    xxlmag.com

    xxlmag.com

  • ACCESS-LIVE logo
    Reference 42
    ACCESS-LIVE
    access-live.com

    access-live.com

  • MUSICARES logo
    Reference 43
    MUSICARES
    musicares.org

    musicares.org

  • BMI logo
    Reference 44
    BMI
    bmi.com

    bmi.com

  • MUSICIANSUNION logo
    Reference 45
    MUSICIANSUNION
    musiciansunion.org.uk

    musiciansunion.org.uk

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