Applications for the Keychange Talent Leadership Program (TLP) 2025–2026 are now open. This #FACTORfunded initiative is a unique opportunity for women and gender-diverse professionals and artists to grow as leaders, connect with an international network, and create lasting impact in the music industry.
This is your chance to become a change-maker in music, grow your leadership skills, and join a movement dedicated to building a more inclusive and equitable music industry by applying to the Creative Europe-funded initiative aimed at women and gender-diverse individuals committed to driving diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the music industry.
“The Talent Leadership Programme is the first Keychange capacity-building initiative to fully implement an innovative learning scheme with an ambitious curriculum and a transformative, carefully crafted learning journey. The programme is developed and facilitated by Keychange partner Artist in Bloom, in collaboration with other Keychange Leaders Partners.” – Magda Chołyst, Talent Leadership Programme Manager
The Talent Leadership Program is a hands-on, six-month training experience that gives participants the tools, knowledge, and support to drive change in their organizations, communities, and beyond. Each year, 43 participants from Europe and Canada come together to explore leadership, social change, entrepreneurship, and DEIA principles while building a vibrant network of like-minded peers.
“Keychange gave me access to leadership training I wouldn’t have otherwise received, opening my eyes to the many dimensions of what it takes to be a truly inclusive and impactful leader. The programme created space to reflect, grow and learn alongside an inspiring cohort, while building connections with incredible organisers and peers across the music industry. It’s an empowering experience I would encourage anyone with leadership ambitions to take part in.” –Karma Bertelsen, Keychange Leaders TLP 2025 Participant
Program Highlights
Format: 24 online sessions and 2 in-person events.
Connecting with 43 aspiring professionals and artists based in Europe and Canada.
Curriculum: Interactive workshops, mentorship, and team-based projects designed to implement DEIA.
Impact: Participants develop real-world projects to make the music industry more inclusive and equitable.
Meeting with the Network:
- Kick-off at Tallinn Music Week, Estonia, April 9–12, 2026.
- Wrap-up at Reeperbahn Festival, Germany, September 16–19, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Identity: Only women and gender-diverse people (cis-men cannot apply).
- Location: Must be based in a Creative Europe country, UK, Switzerland, or Canada.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in the music industry (or 3 years in music + 2 in creative industries).
- DEIA work: At least 1 year of DEIA-related activities.
- Commitment: Must attend both in-person Talent Labs (Tallinn Music Week in April 2026 + Reeperbahn Festival in Sept 2026) and complete the 6-month programme with sessions for at least 2h per week (April–Sept 2026).
How to Apply
Applications open as of the 30th of September LINK
The deadline to apply is November 12, 2025, at 5:00pm ET
Join the Keychange network of 300+ alumni and 700+ pledge signatories internationally – a global movement dedicated to diversity, equity, and change. Since its inception, Keychange has empowered hundreds of artists and professionals, inspiring meaningful shifts toward gender equality and diversity in music. The Keychange Leaders program is the latest milestone in this journey, designed to amplify the voices of new leaders eager to drive positive, sustainable change across the industry.