Awareness & Advocacy
Our Mission
The International Alliance for Women in Music (IAWM) fosters and encourages the activities of women in music.
The Vision
The IAWM is the world’s leading organization devoted to the equity, promotion, and advocacy of women in music across time, cultures, and genres.
Providing a voice for women in music since 1995
What We Do
Advocacy & community
Advocating for increased visibility and programming for women in music across all disciplines in our global community
Champions for Equity
Combating discrimination against women in all genres and disciplines in music with a focus on inclusivity and equitable opportunities
A Platform for women's voices
opportunities
INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MUSIC
Latest News & Updates
IAWM Search for New Music Competition
The Call for IAWM’s Annual Search for New Music Competition opens March 1 2025. Applications due May 4, 2025.
Annual Concert
Call for the Annual Concert begins February 15, 2025. Submissions due April 27, 2025.
Spotlights
MEMBERS: Showcase yourself in either a short video (less than 90 seconds) that will go on our social media platforms and/or one longer video (up to 3 minutes) that will go on our YouTube channel.
Radio Requests
Since 2004, the IAWM has used the Radio Requests campaign to promote broadcasts of music by women composers. Every week, participants in the IAWM’s listserv and visitors to this Web page are encouraged to ask local and Internet stations to play works by a chosen woman composer.
IAWM Calendar
April 8-10 | Hurdalsjøen, Norway
Norwegian Academy of Music with University of Inland Norway
April 9-11 | London, UK
International Artist Managers’ Association
April 21-27 | Rochester NY and NY, NY
Gateways Music Festival
Membership Opportunities
Concerts & Competitions
Search for New Music 2025
The SEARCH FOR NEW MUSIC is a competitive compositional opportunity for women and nonbinary members of IAWM. The Call will begin March 1, 2025. Submissions will be due May 4 2025.
Annual Concert 2025
The Annual Concert recognizes the work of composers and performers and inreases the awareness of the musical contributions of women globally. The call will begin in February 2025 with submissions due in late April 2025.
