EQ Space
Gender, Technology, Participation
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to address gender imbalances in music and sound technologies by working for equal access, representation, and opportunity for women, LGB, trans, and non-binary people. We focus on creating change by developing research, advancing education, and building networks that advocate for gender equity and representation in all areas of musical life.
We believe that addressing gender imbalance in music and sound technologies requires collective effort. That’s why we are building the EQ Network—a coalition of researchers, educators, artists, and organisations working to achieve gender balance through knowledge building, education, and practice.
Collaboration
We are committed to building feminist, creative, and transdisciplinary coalitions that actively challenge inequities and create meaningful change across all areas of practice involving music and sound technologies. Together, we work to address barriers, share knowledge, and imagine new possibilities.
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The GTP Forum November 20-21, 2025
Open to all. Free admission.
The first GTP forum takes place 20–21 November 2025 at Bergen Kjøtt, featuring two days of talks, panel discussions, performances, and networking. Bringing together researchers, artists, educators, music therapists, community musicians, and music sector stakeholders to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and build collaboration. At its core is the aim to develop new perspectives on the relation between gender, technology, and participation in musical life.
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Research
Our research is building an open database on gender and music technologies, creating a shared resource for the sector. Current projects include What’s in the Mix, a study of gender in sound engineering and production, and research on electric guitar design, exploring how instruments reflect and reproduce gendered identities.
Current research
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Collaboration
Please contact project leader Jill Halstead to explore potential collaborations
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