Music Publishers Canada Unveils 2025 Women In The Studio Accelerator Participants
Toronto, ON - Music Publishers Canada (MPC) is proud to announce the seven talented producer-songwriters selected for its 2025 Women in the Studio National Accelerator, which supports the professional growth of music producers from across Canada.
Now in its seventh year, the training program provides music producers with a series of curated sessions and workshops that focus on skills development as well as networking opportunities with music industry leaders that may otherwise be inaccessible to them. The accelerator targets mid-career producers who are already producing for others and equips them with skills and connections vital for them to take the next step in their music industry career.
There are 40 past graduates of the program and MPC is proud to invest in this community and to witness the collaborations and professional relationships that grow out of the Accelerator each year.
The 2025 Women in the Studio Accelerator Cohort includes:
CEC - Winnipeg, MB
Daggerss - Altona, MB
Emma Whale - Burlington, ON
Lila Gray - Vancouver, BC
Maze - Montreal, QC
Ramona Vee - Toronto, ON
TARANEH - Ottawa, ON
Biographies for the 2025 participants can be found here.
“Only six percent of the songs you hear are produced by women. Now in its seventh year, the Accelerator is a cornerstone of what we do at Music Publishers Canada to make sure we are doing the work that will lead to seeing meaningful change in this industry,” said Margaret McGuffin, CEO of Music Publishers Canada. “We look forward to guiding the participants as they learn and grow over the coming months.”
Music Publishers Canada remains committed to driving meaningful change and fostering greater equity within the music industry. This year’s Accelerator will run virtually from June through October 2025, and will include an in-person residency week in Toronto in July. Over the course of the program, participants will engage in a range of workshops covering topics including technical and songwriting skills, branding, and financial literacy, and will be provided with opportunities for creative collaborations and networking with key music and creative industry professionals. As part of their experience, each participant has also committed to exploring volunteer opportunities within their own communities.
Presented by Music Publishers Canada, the 2025 Women in the Studio National Accelerator is made possible with generous support from the RBC Foundation, FACTOR/Government of Canada, and Ontario Creates. MPC also extends its gratitude to sponsors Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP and Compass Rose Group.
“The creative community makes meaningful and important contributions to society and our economy. Supporting artists with inclusive opportunities for prosperity, connecting them to broader networks and allowing for skills development can help ensure they may continue to share their talents with our communities. Congratulations to the 2025 Women in the Studio Accelerator Cohort!” said Gayle Corcoran, Senior Director, Social Impact, RBC.
Additional details on the Accelerator alumni are available here.
Additional Quotes:
“Women artists have rightfully claimed their space in the spotlight - whether on stage or in the studio," said Meg Symsyk, President and CEO of FACTOR - The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings. "But engineers and producer roles at the studio stubbornly remain a space where women aren't afforded equal opportunities to bring their creativity and technical skill to the process of crafting that next enduring hit song. Women in the Studio is the leading edge of that wedge for creating and keeping space for women to express their talent in the recording process and we're proud to claim this will remain a #FACTORfunded initiative until the goal of parity is achieved."
"The Women in the Studio National Accelerator program is playing an important role in building a more vibrant, inclusive and competitive music industry and Ontario Creates is proud to be a supporter," said Karen Thorne-Stone, President & CEO of Ontario Creates. "The skills development and capacity building opportunities are key to ensuring the participants’ future success, and reducing barriers women often face in accessing training and experience for technical roles. Congratulations to the 2025 cohort of participants – we wish you much success!"
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