We are launching this partnership with the She Creates: Production Music Challenge, a music competition dedicated to providing guidance on production music to female-identifying composers, who might have never considered it as a career choice. With the aim of achieving a fairer gender balance in an industry that is heavily male-dominated, this competition offers a unique opportunity for female-identifying composers to participate in the production music world.

Music Production for Women

"We are delighted to be joining forces with MediaTracks in 2023 for what we anticipate will be a fruitful partnership and one that will open doors to opportunities for our musicians, in areas of the industry they may not otherwise be exposed to. We recognise in MediaTracks a company who hold similar values to Carousel - primarily a desire to be artist-led - and we are both eager to start working with them and very excited to see the results" - Gareth Evans, Artistic Director at Carousel

Carousel is a UK-based charity that focuses on championing the rights of artists with a learning disability, for them to flourish and be celebrated. In film, music, performance, digital arts, and in their partnerships/training, Carousel is dedicated to making learning disabled creativity a valued part of the cultural landscape. A key player in the Brighton arts and cultural scene since 1982, and now internationally renowned, Carousel works in partnership with learning disabled artists providing training, production and leadership initiatives that enable those who are often overlooked by mainstream arts to develop and showcase their creative skills.

In 2022, Carousel celebrated its 40th anniversary with various impressive achievements: their radio platform got over 15,000 listeners from 65 countries; their first live event after lockdown, A Lark in The Park, welcomed nearly 200 guests; and over 40,000 viewers tuned in to the first series of Carousel TV via Latest TV. Similarly, MediaTracks celebrated its 25th anniversary during the same year, and commemorated its quarter-of-a-century with a relaunch of its website, the creation of its five labels (MT Electronic, MT Heritage, MT World, MT Records and MT Vocal), and the announcement of its five core values: excellence, creativity, humanity, innovation, and inclusion & diversity.

MediaTracks is an independent, family-owned production label that operates on a global scale. Being an artist-centred company, it focuses on building strong relationships with each composer and artist who works with them. Following their core values, MediaTracks has taken several initiatives to actively diversify the production music industry. These include the creation of the MT Apprentice scheme, the release of their 2022 diversity report, and a 20% increase in 2022 releases from diverse composers (e.g. female, non-conforming, ethnically diverse), among others. Their partnership with Carousel kickstarts the year 2023 with a drive for change and an exciting range of opportunities to be offered to young and talented musicians.

To initiate the partnership, MediaTracks is delivering a workshop to Carousel artists based in Brighton (and surrounding areas) on The Basics of Production Music, which will take place in late April (exact date TBC). This workshop is aimed at highlighting production music as a potential career path for young composers and artists and will involve guest speakers and interactive modules where composers will be asked to work in groups and tackle briefs from diverse musical genres. Likewise, Carousel will contribute to MediaTracks’ development by guiding the production music company on how to produce accessible material (written and audio-visual) for audiences with learning disabilities.

William Saunders, Creative Director at MediaTracks, highlighted the importance of these types of partnerships: "We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Carousel, which opens a world of new possibilities for artists with learning disabilities in the production music industry. With MediaTracks and Carousel joining forces, we are creating a platform for these talented musicians to showcase their skills and share their unique artistic visions with a wider audience. This is an exciting time for everyone involved and we can't wait to see what new musical opportunities will emerge."

We jointly launched the Paralympics album, a remarkable project featuring sports and adrenaline-themed music created by musicians with disabilities. This album aligns with the upcoming Paralympics and showcases the talents of artists facing various challenges.

Carousel

Championing the Voices of Musicians with Learning Disabilities

The partnership will provide educational opportunities, workshops on music production and songwriting, networking opportunities with industry professionals, and publishing artists from Can-Do Musos with MediaTracks. The aim is to empower musicians with diverse abilities by providing them with the resources and support they need to succeed in the music industry.

We jointly launched the Paralympics album, a remarkable project featuring sports and adrenaline-themed music created by musicians with disabilities. This album aligns with the upcoming Paralympics and showcases the talents of artists facing various challenges.


Can-Do Musos

TYX Studios is based in Tileyard London, home to artists like Noel Gallagher, Sigala and The Prodigy, to name a few.

As a part of the Tileyard Group (Tileyard London, Tileyard North, Tileyard Education, Tileyard Music), TYX are not just studios; they are nurturing talent, fostering creativity, and building a community that thrives on the love of music.
Tileyard was built to inspire your next creative project; because of this, community and collaboration are at their core. 

BFE is a non-profit association dedicated to celebrating the art and science of film editing, championing established members, nurturing new talent, and promoting the vital contributions of editors to storytelling. BFE is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse industry, supporting members from all backgrounds. This partnership is a testament to the collaboration with the BFE Governors, especially Col Goudie whose remit of Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity in Editing connected us and whose steadfast belief in MediaTracks' mission and ethos has been crucial to our journey.

“At the dawn of narrative cinema, films were never truly silent. Long before the advent of dialogue, music played a pivotal role in storytelling. Solo organ players around the world would interpret the mood of the visuals, infusing the scenes with suspense, romance, comedy, and pathos. Film-makers quickly learned that having input over the score could elevate their movies to unprecedented heights. Collaborating with a composer remains one of the greatest joys of the post-production process for me. MediaTracks' vision is to open the world of film composition to a new wave of talent from a much more diverse group of composers.” – Col Goudie, Governor of Inclusivity, BFE

British Film Editors (BFE)

Women in Film & TV (UK) is the leading membership organisation for women working in creative media in the UK and as proud members of 

Women in Film & Television International,

 we are part of a global network of over 12,000 women. Members of our organisation come from a broad range of professions spanning the entire film and television industry.

​We host a variety of online and in-person events throughout the year and host a prestigious Awards ceremony every December. We also run professional development schemes including a four nations mid-career mentoring programme, leadership programme and a screenwriters' lab.

WFTV also provides networking opportunities, annual bursary initiatives, updates on industry news and promote women's interests and collaborate with industry bodies.

Women in Film and TV (WFTV)

The Musicians' Union is the UK trade union for all musicians representing over 35,000 musicians across the UK working in all sectors of the music business. As well as negotiating on behalf of members with all the major employers in the industry, we offer a range of support services for musicians.



We are the MU. We are Behind Every Musician

 employed and self-employed musicians working in every area of the UK music industry, including music education.

 the employment and overall income of musician

 as well as protecting and improving working conditions. We also offer advice, support and legal assistance based on every individual member’s needs.

 government at all levels and campaign on a national and international scale on issues of relevance to our members.

 all forms of harassment, prejudice and unfair discrimination whether on the grounds of sex, race, ethnic or national origin, religion, colour, class, caring responsibilities, marital status, sexuality, disability, age, or other status or personal characteristic.

Musician's Union

We work with musicians, sound engineers, promoters, photographers, writers, event programmers and more from across the Yorkshire region to develop their skills and networks. We aim to create and sustain a more equitable creative industry through our various projects.

 releasing the best new music Yorkshire has to offer, release a 

. We programme our flagship music conference; 

 every January, which supports women and people of marginalised genders in the industry.

, a dedicated programme of support for new and inexperienced promoters and event programmers, as well as hosting shadowing opportunities for engineers, photographers and other creatives. 

 and offer consultancy and workshops to help more organisations build on their own support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Come Play With Me

the British recorded music industry's Trade association

. It runs the BRIT Awards; is home to the Mercury Prize; co-owns the Official Charts Company with the Entertainment Retailers Association; and awards UK music sales through the BRIT Certified Awards.

The Music Publishers Association (MPA) is a non-profit organisation representing music publishers in the UK. We act on behalf of 165 members ranging from the UK’s largest and most established music publishers to independents and start-ups. These companies support our music makers and drive an extraordinary cultural and economic success story.



UK Music is the collective voice of the UK’s world-leading music industry. We represent all sectors of our industry – bringing them together to collaborate, campaign, and champion music.