Mind The Gap – Bridging the gender gap in contemporary music by promoting women and non-binary composers

Led by Piano and Co (France) in collaboration with Pro Progressione (Hungary), Sansusī (Latvia), and Miso Music Portugal (Portugal), Mind the Gap fosters a more inclusive contemporary music landscape through two complementary strategic goals: initiating new creation opportunities and raising awareness about gender equality throughout the music sector.

Central to the project is the Mind the Gap Manifesto, a shared commitment to inclusive practices, artistic freedom, and structural change. It lays the foundation for all project activities, from the international open call to the creation of the collective work Cadavre Exquis Musical, and beyond.

Pro Progressione is responsible for supporting the creative residencies, hosting the world premiere concert in Budapest, and managing the international call for composers. Beyond performances, the project encompasses workshops, conferences, filmed interviews, and a charter of shared values, all aiming to create sustainable tools for lasting impact.

Mind the Gap envisions a European music scene where diversity thrives, and every voice can be heard.

Find all selected artists and their introductions at: https://pianoandco.fr/

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.