Are We There Yet?

23/10/2023

This year, women made history at MTV’s Video Music Awards in one of the most sought-after award categories, Artist of the Year . For the first time in the history of the awards show, all six nominees are female artists. The nominees this year were Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Karol G, Nicki Minaj, Shakira,

27/10/2022

Carla is amazing and here's why! 💗​​​​​​​​
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Accessibility is such an important part of making the industry safer and more equal. Having people like Carla involved in making festivals and gigs accessible means EVERYONE can enjoy music. 🎶​​​​​​​​
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How do you make your events accessible?💭​​​​​​​​
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Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/77q7kfQW55TtozNhRzgwJC?si=d8aaa57b493c45ee

27/10/2022

It was an absolute pleasure to be asked by Cactus City Studio to be on their new podcast ’Not a Groupie’. I talk about founding Are We There Yet and working in the Accessibility Team at Festival Republic/ Live Nation.

Listen below ⬇️

https://open.spotify.com/episode/77q7kfQW55TtozNhRzgwJC?si=-ECpuU1qSxSxmZ3q7cZuYg

03/08/2022

Hello everyone wanted to give an update as to why there has been no content from me over the last weeks. I have been on site for a lot festivals it has been a very busy summer! AWTY is something I do outside of work. I will when I can be posting again. Thank you again for all your support!!

26/06/2022

A lot of us have been devastated and disgusted by the US court decision this week so I’m going to leave this quote here. This was said by Alexander Sanger former president of Planned Parenthood who’s grandmother Margret Sanger founded planned parenthood.

03/05/2022

DID YOU KNOW 🗯️ Stats prove that men mainly apply for a job when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, but women apply only if they meet 100% and there are some reasons why this may be so....

First, it’s likely that due to bias in some work environments, women need to meet more of the qualifications to be hired than do their male counterparts. For instance, a McKinsey report found that men are often hired or promoted based on their potential, but women for their experience and track record. If women have experienced this bias throughout their careers, it makes sense why they’d be less likely to apply for a job for which they didn’t meet the qualifications.

Secondly, girls are strongly socialized to follow the rules and in school are rewarded, again and again, for doing so. In part, girls’ greater success in school (relative to boys) arguably can be attributed to their better rule following. Then in their careers, that rule-following habit has real costs, including when it comes to adhering to the guidelines about “who should apply".

Third, certifications and degrees have historically played a different role for women than for men. The 20th century saw women break into professional life – but only if they had the right training, the right accreditations. These qualifications were women's ticket in, their way of proving they could do the job. That history can, lead women to see the workplace as more orderly and meritocratic than it really is. As a result we may overestimate the importance of our formal training and qualifications, and underutilise advocacy and networking.

When it comes to applying for jobs, women need to be as courageous as men. It can’t hurt to believe more in oneself, but in this case, it’s more important that you believe less in what appear to be the rules.

Have you experienced this? Tag a woman in the comments who should never sell themselves short!

12/04/2022

Representation has always mattered and will always matter! 📺

Media, in all of its forms, has immense power to shape ideas. Television, films and digital media can influence how we see others, and how we see ourselves. Accurate, authentic representation can break down barriers, open us to new ideas, create powerful role models, and even be a source of inspiration.

The content our society sees is supposed to reflect its people, but all too often, the entertainment and media industries tend to marginalise people of colour, women, the LGBTQIA community, and disabled people - just to name a few. Stories affect all areas of life in terms of how people view themselves, how they live their lives, and how they see others.

Seeing oneself reflected in media is crucial because society is not monolithic, but multifaceted. The continued cycle of excluding diversity, inclusion, and ignoring misrepresentation in the entertainment and media industry showcases the importance of having diverse creatives involved both on-screen and behind the scenes.

Visual media helps us see how the world works and our place in it. Everyone should be able to tune into their desired media format and say “that person is just like me and if they can do it so can!"

Comment below the best representation you've seen in film, tv, festivals, music, etc. - and how it makes you feel! 💭🌵

08/03/2022

We look back at one of the key unrecognised women who formed the cornerstone of R&B and the development of Rock music. Sister Rosetta Tharpe opened doors for Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry and even Elvis, yet those doors were often slammed in her face. Being black, bi and bombastic in 1940’s America was not always a good combination.

Bi, black, and bombastic, R&B legend Sister Rosetta Tharpe has never received the recognition she deserves.

08/03/2022

To Celebrate International Womens Day we talked to Roanne Mesirow founder of Entertainment about what it's like being the female manager of Rap artists. The discrimination she faced didn’t just come from the guys either.

Roanne Mesirow talks to AWTY about the discrimination she faced, from men and women, when setting up Mezz, a female led music management company.

06/03/2022

A very exciting young women coming up in the Bristol Music scene!

06/03/2022

I apologise for being a little quiet in the last few weeks but just to let you know AWTY will most certainly be celebrating International Women’s Day!!!♀️

12/02/2022

22/01/2022

A telephone helpline launched in Edinburgh last year, is keeping people company when they walk home alone.

20/01/2022

Happy belated birthday Dolly!

Dolly Parton celebrated her 76th birthday on Wednesday (Jan. 19).

16/01/2022

Just a little update!

11/01/2022

Some words of inspiration from Harper Starling to help brighten up your week! 🧡
https://www.awtymusic.com/post/harper-starling

07/01/2022

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Sophie Sykes has signed as our first recording artist! We start recording tomorrow and we couldn’t be more excited for the future.

04/01/2022

Just a little thank you! First of all happy new year let’s hope 2022 brings better news for the music industry. It was lovely to see ‘Are We There Yet?’ take off last year so thank you for supporting and believing in what I do. To all the musicians and other music industry professionals thank you for sharing your stories and journeys. It’s so important for other people to see what it takes to make it in the business.
More website content will continue this year so do keep an eye out 👀 or join the mailing list.
THANK YOU!!
Carla

01/12/2021

"I escaped from my Tourette's by immersing myself in music" Harper Starling is undoubtedly a rising star of the USA music scene. Starling has already had a number of top 20 Billboard dance hits including "Euphoria", which reached number one. She has composed with top award winning writers/producers. However, if building a successful career is not enough she has also done so whilst at the same time suffering from Tourette's since the age of eight.
📸 James LaMarr

Milwaukee to LA might be a 2,000 mile journey and a big step to make at a young age, but having made it, singer songwriter Harper Starling is undoubtedly a rising star of the USA music scene. Has already had a number of top 20 Billboard dance hits including "Euphoria", which reached number one, comp...

29/11/2021

It’s as simple as that. Girls want to be safe walking home, in the studio, or doing anything they want to do. Everyone deserves to feel safe- which is exactly what we want to achieve with our charter of good practice.

It’s time to listen to women. 🗯🎙🌵

https://www.cactuscity.org/charter
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27/11/2021

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19/11/2021

The F-List Music quotes we love by inspirational women in music!

“I want to support young girls who are in their twenties now and tell them, ‘You’re not just imagining things.’ It’s tough. Everything that a guy says once, you have to say five times.” Bjork 🎵❤️

➡️ Visit https://thef-listmusic.uk or click link in bio to claim your listing!

12/11/2021

Britney Spears’ conservatorship has been terminated after 13 years, a California court has determined. “The court finds and determines that the conservatorship of the person and the Est…

11/11/2021

The F-List Music quotes we love by inspirational women in music!

“For a female artist, it takes a lot more to be taken seriously if you’re not sat down at a piano or with a guitar, you know? For a male artist, people instantly assume they write their own music, but for women, they assume it’s all manufactured.” Dua Lipa 🎵❤️

➡️ Visit https://thef-listmusic.uk or click link in bio to claim your listing!

02/11/2021

28/10/2021

Had a fabulous time last week at Music Week Women in Music Awards celebrating all the incredible women in music. Congratulations to all the winners!

19/10/2021

Hi everyone, wanted to post on here as I’m well aware of how quiet I have been in the last few weeks. Sometimes with creative projects it’s good to have a pause take time out and have a think about where you want to go next 🚀. I’m excited to announce there will be more interviews and articles coming out over the next week few weeks so please keep your eyes peeled. Thank you for your all your constant support in AWTY 🙌

10/09/2021

Congratulations Arlo Parks!!