# Women in CTRL > Independent research and leadership organisation ## Posts - [How to Get Started in Music Production: Learning the Basics](https://womeninctrl.com/get-started-in-music-production/): Music production is an exciting and creative field. Whether you’re working as an independent producer or in a production team, the role involves using technology to create new sounds from pre-existing ones. To become a music producer, you need to learn how to use various production software programs, understand the principles of sound engineering and have excellent listening skills. But where do you start? Working as a music producer requires in-depth knowledge of acoustics, audio engineering principles, and recording practices — not to mention fluency in at least one programming language. The good news is that anyone can get started […] - [The 5 Best Ways to Use Gender Neutral Language in Everyday Conversation](https://womeninctrl.com/gender-neutral-language/): It’s easy to fall into the trap of using gendered language when talking about people and roles. You see it all the time: a waiter, salesperson, nurse, receptionist, etc. It’s tempting to continue speaking in those same gendered terms when talking with friends or co-workers. After all, it feels natural and comfortable. But what you may not realize is that your use of gendered terms can alienate someone who identifies outside of the gender binary. Even more so than that… Using gendered words implies that there are only two genders – male or female – and neglects anyone who does […] ## Pages - [Research](https://womeninctrl.com/research/): Research Evidence-led analysis of power, representation, and decision-making in the music industry Research Purpose   Women in CTRL’s research examines how power operates across the music industry, with a focus on leadership, governance, and decision-making structures. The organisation exists to address a persistent gap between stated commitments to equity and the realities of who holds authority, influence, and control at senior and board level. Research provides the evidence base needed to move conversations about representation beyond intention and towards accountability. This work is designed to inform leadership practice, organisational governance, and sector-wide policy discussions. Women in CTRL flagship research programme. […] - [Seat at the Table 2024 Report](https://womeninctrl.com/seat-at-the-table-2024-report/): DOWNLOAD the 2024 report NOW Click here Seat at the Table is Women in CTRL’s flagship research programme examining gender and ethnic representation in leadership and governance across the UK music industry. The research provides consistent, evidence-based analysis of who holds decision-making power within music organisations, with a focus on boards, senior leadership teams, and governance structures. Produced as an ongoing programme of work, Seat at the Table tracks change over time and supports more informed, accountable leadership practice across the sector. - [Seat at the Table LIVE Edition 2025](https://womeninctrl.com/sattliveedition/): DOWNLOAD the 2025 report NOW Click here - [About](https://womeninctrl.com/about/): About Women in CTRL Independent research and leadership organisation focused on power and decision-making in the music industry Picture from 2024 Women in CTRL launch: From L-R: Jess Kangalee, Roxanne De Bastion, Yolanda Brown, Nadia Khan, Kate Reilly, Eve Horn, Eunice Obianagha, Naomi Pohl From L-R: Nadia Khan (Women in CTRL Founder/CEO) and Jo Twist (BPI CEO) Taken at Women in CTRL 2024 report launch at PPL offices, London Who We Are Women in CTRL is an independent research and leadership organisation examining power, representation, and decision-making across the music industry. The organisation exists to address structural inequality at senior […] - [CONTACT WOMEN IN CTRL](https://womeninctrl.com/research-reports/): Contact CONTACT US nadia@womeninctrl.com Linkedin Youtube Instagram Twitter - [Seat at the Table - 1 Year On](https://womeninctrl.com/seatatthetable2021/): SEAT AT THE TABLE REPORT:1 YEAR ON Seat at the Table is Women in CTRL’s flagship research programme examining gender and ethnic representation in leadership and governance across the UK music industry. The research provides consistent, evidence-based analysis of who holds decision-making power within music organisations, with a focus on boards, senior leadership teams, and governance structures. Produced as an ongoing programme of work, Seat at the Table tracks change over time and supports more informed, accountable leadership practice across the sector. SCROLL DOWN TO READ THE FULL REPORT - [Women in Radio Report](https://womeninctrl.com/womeninradioreport/): WOMEN IN RADIO REPORT WOMEN IN CTRL & RADIO SILENCE LOOKED INTO THE EXPERIENCES OF WOMEN IN THE RADIO INDUSTRY SCROLL DOWN TO READ THE FULL REPORT SIGN OUR PLEDGE NOW - [Gender Disparity in Radio](https://womeninctrl.com/gender-disparity-in-radio/): GENDER DISPARITY IN RADIO REPORT Women in ctrl looked at the top 100 radio airplay chart and analysed it for the representation of women and non-binary musicians.the findings show women are underrepresented on UK radio. SCROLL DOWN TO READ THE FULL REPORT women underrepresented on UK Radio An analysis of the Top 20 Most Played British Acts across British Radio Stations in the Period of June 2019-2020 and the Top 100 Radio Airplay chart in 2020. This report looks at the gender disparity in UK Radio for British Domestic acts over 2 sections. The first section is an analysis of […] - [Seat At The Table 2020](https://womeninctrl.com/seat-at-the-table/): SEAT AT THE TABLE REPORT 2020 WOMEN IN CTRL LOOKED AT THE REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN WITH AN INTERSECTIONAL FOCUS ON BLACK WOMEN iN THE BOARDroom IN THE UK MUSIC TRADE BODIES AND THE CEO & CHAIR ROLES SCROLL DOWN TO READ THE FULL REPORT Contact Us TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CALL US. We would love to pamper you! Phone:020-7946-0855 Adress:36 Crown Street, London, WC2B 8FE Opening Hours:Monday – Friday09:00 am – 09:00 pmSaturday – Sunday – Closed All Inquiries For all service inquires, please fill out the form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.We’ll be […] - [Home: Women in CTRL](https://womeninctrl.com/): WHO HOLDS POWER IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY? Women in CTRL is an independent research and leadership organisation examining power, representation, and decision-making across the music industry. Read the Seat at the Table research ABOUT US What We Do Women in CTRL is an independent research and leadership organisation producing evidence and frameworks that examine how power operates across the music industry, with a focus on governance, representation, and decision-making at senior and board level.   Seat at the Table Seat at the Table is Women in CTRL’s flagship research programme. It provides evidence-based analysis of representation and governance across the […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)