EMPOWER: Women Changing Music is an initiative born out of the desire for fairness and gender equality in the music industry, showcasing underrepresented female composers and musicians. They provide a platform for female composers to premiere new works at their events, which otherwise may not have made it to the stage.

EMPOWER was founded by Hannah Seymour and Sinéad Walsh in late 2021, whilst in their final year at the Royal Northern College of Music. As two young females, they felt it was their obligation to make a positive impact on the industry they were graduating into. 

The underrepresentation of women in music is something they feel very passionately about. EMPOWER not only hopes of sharing wonderful music with a community, but to also empower future industry trailblazers to have the confidence to make their voices heard.

Sinéad Walsh flute 

Hannah Seymour oboe 

Emily Crook clarinet 

Molly Bielecki French horn 

Jamie King bassoon 

Catriona Mackenzie piano

Archie Bonham piano  

Repertoire

Mel Bonis
Scènes de la forêt

Jenni Brandon
The Wildflower Trio for oboe, bassoon, and piano

Thea Musgrave
Impromptu No.2

Madeleine Dring
Trio for Flute, Oboe and Piano