TESTIMONIES
KAREN BUSE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP AND INTERNATIONAL – PRS
“Girls I Rate is an exciting and much-needed initiative, and I am proud that PRS for Music will be hosting the #GetHeard weekender. So many young women can be put off entering what often feels like a male-dominated industry, so it’s invaluable to have organisations such as Girls I Rate to break down stereotypes and really support and champion new talent”
DARCUS BEESE | PRESIDENT – ISLAND RECORDS
“Girls I Rate is a fantastic initiative that we need to be a part of. At a time where the music industry is experiencing growth again, we need more open discussions like #GETHEARD to continue striving for equality and diversity every day. We still have a lot of work to do.”
VANESSA REED | CHIEF EXECUTIVE – PRS FOUNDATION
“Girls I rate is an exciting new movement which is inspiring the next generation of women to collaborate, put themselves forward and push for change within the creative industries. I’m proud to be a Girls I Rate advocate because equality benefits everyone and for the moment we still need networks, campaigns and initiatives like this to raise awareness and give talented women the confidence and inspiration to aim as high as they can and break through the glass ceiling.”
KANYA KING MBE | FOUNDER & CEO – MOBO ORGANISATION
“Carla Marie is one of those rare visionaries, she has created Girls I Rate as a new platform to fill a gap for a rich mix of diverse women in the creative industries. It is also about creating future platforms to empower, mentor and support the next generation of girls and young women coming through the industry. It is a cause close to my heart and a privilege for MOBO to be able to support.”
VICK BAIN | CEO – BASCA
“Since the moment I met her I have continued to be impressed by Carla Marie, not only for her immense songwriting talent but for her ability to inspire and move people in a better direction –Her Girls I Rate initiative is a fantastic thing…equality and diversity is of profound importance for the music industry and we need to get behind women like Carla Marie, women who are actually out there doing something positive about it!”
