Listen and Learn; How Irish Radio Has Represented Irish Female Artists. A Narrative Podcast Episode that Delves into the Systemic Treatment from Irish Radio Towards Irish Female Artists.

Abstract

I intend to convey the frustration and personal, lived experiences of working women in the industry. From journalists, to radio hosts, to musicians, the podcast is diverse in a way that it tells the story from multiple points of view. Digging deeper from this surface level issue of radio play, it transports listeners who may not even listen to radio, to a point where the exposure of this systemic issue is uncovered with the help of female voices. The podcast is accessible to any listener with a knowledge of music or Irish society, and for those keen to learn more. A podcast format breaches formality and censorship, allowing for raw and honest discussions, one on one, between a woman entering the industry and a woman who has personal experiences that they are willing to share. The Why Not Her? Initiative set up by Linda Coogan Byrne is a constant reference throughout this journey. With the continued intervention of Linda and her team, the Irish public will no longer be able to simultaneously ignore women in music