The great disappearing act: Irish female musicians

Radio stations have been disappearing Irish female musicians for years and it’s only getting worse, writes Margaret E Ward

CMAT is among a number of Irish female musicians selling out massive venues in Ireland, indicating a significant fanbase that remains untapped.

'Invisible Women, Visible Men' is a talk I’ve been giving for over a decade about how men are promoted, featured and paid in the Irish creative industries while many women are side-lined, silenced and expected to provide their services for free or for less than men.

It's disheartening to note the music and media industries in Ireland, despite their cultural significance, are among the poorest performing and most resistant to change.