Female artists take up less time on Irish radio airwaves compared to men, report finds

The report cites female artists make up 35% of Cork’s RedFM top 20 playlist, which is one of the highest levels of inclusion by a radio station surveyed.

Female artists and people of colour receive consistently less time on Irish radio airwaves compared to their male counterparts, according to a new report.

The Why Not Her? Collective released its Gender Disparity Data Report on Irish Radio for 2024 on Thursday.