Keychange US

Exciting news! We're #hiring a new General Manager (Fundraising & Operations) in the U.S. This is a part time, remote role (2-3 days per week). Help us spread the word and share this post with your network! Interested in applying? Please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your qualifications, and two references to maria@keychangeus.com.

Upcoming Panel⚡️We’re thrilled to share Sherrae Rucker, 2024 Innovator from our Talent Development Program, will be taking the stage as a panelist at PopOut LA on Friday, April 4! 🎤 As a visual storyteller, music video director, and creative strategist, Rae has shaped digital narratives for Live Nation Women, Paramount+, Variety, BMG, Red Bull Records and more. From crafting music visuals to advocating for underserved communities, their work is all about impact. 🎶 Don’t miss this chance to hear from Rae and other industry leaders at Pop Out LA this week. 🚀 Catch their panel, Slay Your Brand, this Friday, April 4 at 2:40 PM at Warner Music Group HQ. Tag someone who should be in the room for this! #KeychangeUS #PopOutLA #MusicConference #MusicIndustry #LGBTQIA

Huge congratulations to our Keychange EU team for welcoming 42 new faces into their 2025 Keychange Leadership Programme! ⚡ Selected by a professional committee and external advisors, the new cohort of music industry professionals, artists and music creators will take part in Keychange’s Talent Leadership Programme, which supports women and gender-diverse participants from all backgrounds from 25 countries spanning Creative Europe, UK and Canada. 🎶 Follow on socials for more on their incredible cohort. #KeychangeEU #Artist #Executive #musicindustry #GenderEquity

Congratulations to Andreea Gleeson on being recognized as a 2025 Billboard Women in Music Honoree! ⭐️ Your leadership at TuneCore and commitment to empowering independent artists and advancing gender equity and inclusion inspire us all. Thank you for championing our work as the Keychange U.S. board chair - we’re so grateful for you! ❤️ #BBWomenInMusic #Billboard #WomenInMusic #Tunecore #GenderEquity #MusicIndustry

This Women’s History Month, our Founding Donors TuneCore and Believe released the latest Inclusion in the Music Business report presented by Dr. Stacy L. S. and the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, the world’s leading think tank studying diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry. 📊 With data from nearly 3,000 executives across 106 companies, the report examines diversity in the executive ranks of the music industry and provides solutions for a more equitable path forward. Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/4htRDYc 🔗 At Keychange U.S., we’re committed to advocating for equity and ensuring more underrepresented voices have a seat at the table. We thank the Tunecore, Believe and the Annenberg team for putting this important report together. Let’s all keep pushing forward. 🎶 #InclusionInMusic #KeychangeUS #WomensHistoryMonth #EquityInMusic #Believe #TuneCore #MusicIndustry

Are you at SXSW this week?⚡️Many of our Keychange U.S. cohort members are on the ground in Austin, connecting with industry leaders, providing mentoring sessions, speaking on panels and soaking in incredible performances. It’s an exciting week of networking, music, and conversations shaping the future of the industry & we are thrilled to be involved! 🎶 #sxsw #sxsw2025

We’re beyond proud to support our 2023 Keychange U.S. Innovator, Shelly Hartman as she brings Musicians For Fire Relief to life! 🎶 Join us in supporting this powerful cause and tune in tomorrow, Thursday March 6 @ 5PM PST / 8PM EST live on nugs.net and the Musicians For Fire Relief website, and YouTube channel. This incredible event features performances by Noah Cyrus, Grace Potter, Moby, Nico Vega, Gaby Moreno, Alisan Porter, and more. Plus special interviews and guest appearances as well as various auction items. Every donation makes a difference. We hope to see you there. ⭐️ #MusiciansForFireRelief #lawildfires

Cohort Wins ⚡️Celebrating the incredible successes of the Keychange U.S. Talent Development Program cohort! Check out their latest wins in February and go follow/support these amazing artists and innovators. ❤️ • Gemma Castro • Queen Esther • Colby Lapolla • Austin McAllister • Connor Cook • Meredith Nadeau #keychangeus #musicindustry #talentdevelopmentprogram

Upcoming Webinar⚡️Join us on Thursday, March 13 at 4 PM CST for a one-hour webinar with Crossroads Music Fest @cmfkc! 🎶 Join Gabriela Gironas (GM, Keychange U.S.) & Jasmin Benward (2024 Keychange U.S. Innovator) and learn more about the Keychange U.S. Talent Development Program and how other organizations can to get involved as a partner and join the Pledge. Plus, KKFI Crossroads Music Fest will share their Pledge announcement & band submission details, as well as insights from Nick Carswell (Lawrence Music Alliance) on bridging music & community during March Music Business Month. Save the date & register now! 🔗 in comments. #KeychangeUS #CrossroadsMusicFest

⚡️Meet The Cohort⚡️Introducing Valeryee J., a 2024 Keychange U.S. Innovator and the Cofounder and Label Manager of Selenite Records, an independent record label based out of Long Beach, CA spotlighting eclectic, genre-bending music 🎶 We caught up with Valeryee at the The Industry in Spanglish x SoundCloud event in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month where they shared insights on the future of Latin music and the industry’s evolving landscape. 🎤 Valeryee is also exploring new full-time opportunities in music, bringing expertise in live events, digital marketing, and project management. Want to support our Talent Development Program? Donate to our GoFundMe (🔗 in bio), follow Valeryee on LinkedIn and contact us to book them for your next industry panel! ✨ 🎥: Meg Porter 🎶: “Shopping” by Slice (@sliceband) #KeychangeUS #Innovator #LatinMusic #SeleniteRecords #LongBeachMusic #MusicIndustry #HispanicHeritageMonth #SoundCloud #TheIndustryInSpanglish