The gender distribution in the Finnish music industry is still changing very slowly. The proportion of women among music creators, performers and producers only grows in small increments from year to year. However, the distributions paid to women are increasing more than the proportion of women. Although the differences are still large, both Teosto’s and Gramex’s statistics show that women’s visibility and earnings in the Finnish music industry are increasing.

Marie José Masena’s newly published thesis, “Artists of African and Mixed Heritage in the Finnish Music,” examines the position of brown artists in the Finnish music scene as part of a broader conversation. The thesis represents a step toward a more inclusive and transparent music industry that reflects the full spectrum of society.

What is Gramex's New Sustainability Program Really About? This article series explores the different aspects of the new program on a practical level.

What is Gramex’s new sustainability program really about? This series of articles explores the different aspects of the new program on a practical level.

What is Gramex’s new sustainability program really about? This series of articles explores the different aspects of the new program on a practical level.

What is Gramex's new sustainability program really about? This series of articles explores the different aspects of the new program on a practical level.

GramexPress reporter Sophia Wekesa delves into best practices for responsibility in the music industry in her video series.

In GramexPress journalist Sophia Wekesa's video series, she explores different responsibility practices in the music industry.

If current trends continue, the Finnish music sector will achieve gender equality in 2150. That's not enough, Master of Arts Tomi Rantanen decided, and in his thesis he put forward a proposal for a gender transition in the popular music sector.

The music sector has become increasingly responsible. The latest innovation is the eco-record made from recyclable polyethylene terephthalate.