To ensure safety and equality in music, London based feminist recording studio launched their Charter Of Good Practice this week. A visionary, progressive and much needed list of simple pledges, which studios and their users can make to show commitment to bringing change for women and gender minorities.
Cactus City Studio believe that everyone should be able to create high quality music in a safe space regardless of sexuality, age, race, sexual orientation, disability or any other factors that make you, you. This is part of their ethos, which lays the groundwork for the things they do and the way they work
The studio came to life after founder, Vanessa Threadgold, was unable to find any inspiration for the design of a ‘feminine’ recording studio when searching online.
In 2021, women and gender minorities still have a long way to go in the fight for gender equality in the music industry. The recording studio is considered a space where the members of the community have long felt uncomfortable. Cactus City are seeking to change that.
You can check out the charter below and learn more about Cactus City on their website. To celebrate the launch of the CCC – a launch event was held at The Ministry, SE1 – the private annex to Ministry of Sound Club in London and featured performances from Shae Universe, Izzy T, VALNTNA (who just released their EP Shadow Work) and NEO 10Y – some photos by Oz Thakkar below.
