Yorkshire Sound Women Network
@yswn.bsky.social
Working for gender equity in audio, inspiring and enabling women and people of minority genders to explore sound and music technology. https://linktr.ee/yorkshiresoundwomennetwork
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ποΈπ50% more feelgood factor than the Jan sales: We've added an extra week to our Rewired #crowdfunder.
We're supporting women and gender-diverse creators to make and share new electronic work this spring, and with your help we can commmission more! π§΅1/2
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
We're supporting women and gender-diverse creators to make and share new electronic work this spring, and with your help we can commmission more! π§΅1/2
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
Our Rewired crowdfunder has hit Β£750 - that's an extra microcommission for a Yorkshire/Humber based sound creator! π
Can you help us go further in the last 5 days? If we hit Β£1,500, we can upgrade that to a larger commission to share with you all this spring... www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
Can you help us go further in the last 5 days? If we hit Β£1,500, we can upgrade that to a larger commission to share with you all this spring... www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
January 7, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Our Rewired crowdfunder has hit Β£750 - that's an extra microcommission for a Yorkshire/Humber based sound creator! π
Can you help us go further in the last 5 days? If we hit Β£1,500, we can upgrade that to a larger commission to share with you all this spring... www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
Can you help us go further in the last 5 days? If we hit Β£1,500, we can upgrade that to a larger commission to share with you all this spring... www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
And don't forget that the Rewired #opportunity itself is open for applications from women and gender-diverse creators in #Yorkshire & #Humber until the end of Sun 11 Jan - don't miss out on the chance to be commissioned!
yorkshiresoundwomen.com/yswn-rewired... π§΅2/2
yorkshiresoundwomen.com/yswn-rewired... π§΅2/2
January 5, 2026 at 4:22 PM
And don't forget that the Rewired #opportunity itself is open for applications from women and gender-diverse creators in #Yorkshire & #Humber until the end of Sun 11 Jan - don't miss out on the chance to be commissioned!
yorkshiresoundwomen.com/yswn-rewired... π§΅2/2
yorkshiresoundwomen.com/yswn-rewired... π§΅2/2
ποΈπ50% more feelgood factor than the Jan sales: We've added an extra week to our Rewired #crowdfunder.
We're supporting women and gender-diverse creators to make and share new electronic work this spring, and with your help we can commmission more! π§΅1/2
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
We're supporting women and gender-diverse creators to make and share new electronic work this spring, and with your help we can commmission more! π§΅1/2
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
January 5, 2026 at 4:22 PM
ποΈπ50% more feelgood factor than the Jan sales: We've added an extra week to our Rewired #crowdfunder.
We're supporting women and gender-diverse creators to make and share new electronic work this spring, and with your help we can commmission more! π§΅1/2
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
We're supporting women and gender-diverse creators to make and share new electronic work this spring, and with your help we can commmission more! π§΅1/2
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
Reposted by Yorkshire Sound Women Network
Call out to women & gender expansive experimental musicians: Nite Hive's building communal energy to explore & embolden femme creative power. If you're looking for a home, DM me π€
#Witchsky #ExperimentalMusic #Music #Artist #Femme #NonBinary #GenderExpansive
nitehive.bandcamp.com?search_item_...
#Witchsky #ExperimentalMusic #Music #Artist #Femme #NonBinary #GenderExpansive
nitehive.bandcamp.com?search_item_...
Nite Hive
Nite Hive is an experimental cassette imprint, designed as a label run by and for women and gender-expansive artists.
nitehive.bandcamp.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Call out to women & gender expansive experimental musicians: Nite Hive's building communal energy to explore & embolden femme creative power. If you're looking for a home, DM me π€
#Witchsky #ExperimentalMusic #Music #Artist #Femme #NonBinary #GenderExpansive
nitehive.bandcamp.com?search_item_...
#Witchsky #ExperimentalMusic #Music #Artist #Femme #NonBinary #GenderExpansive
nitehive.bandcamp.com?search_item_...
πTHIS EVENING!β¨
North East Sound Women Network have an online catch-up for women and gender-diverse people across NE England. Log on to connect, share projects, ask questions and make some plans for 2026!
Email northeastsoundwomen@gmail.com to request the joining link.
North East Sound Women Network have an online catch-up for women and gender-diverse people across NE England. Log on to connect, share projects, ask questions and make some plans for 2026!
Email northeastsoundwomen@gmail.com to request the joining link.
January 5, 2026 at 11:27 AM
πTHIS EVENING!β¨
North East Sound Women Network have an online catch-up for women and gender-diverse people across NE England. Log on to connect, share projects, ask questions and make some plans for 2026!
Email northeastsoundwomen@gmail.com to request the joining link.
North East Sound Women Network have an online catch-up for women and gender-diverse people across NE England. Log on to connect, share projects, ask questions and make some plans for 2026!
Email northeastsoundwomen@gmail.com to request the joining link.
3 days left to support our Rewired crowdfunder and help us commission more women and gender-diverse audio creators in Yorkshire and the Humber!
Rewards/warm glow of doing good deeds this way β© www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
Rewards/warm glow of doing good deeds this way β© www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
January 3, 2026 at 5:49 PM
3 days left to support our Rewired crowdfunder and help us commission more women and gender-diverse audio creators in Yorkshire and the Humber!
Rewards/warm glow of doing good deeds this way β© www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
Rewards/warm glow of doing good deeds this way β© www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
πHAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!π
Here's one new year's resolution that's super-easy to keep: help YSWN make 2026 extra-special for creatives by supporting our Rewired crowdfunder!
With five days left in our campaign, your support will help us reach our target: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
Here's one new year's resolution that's super-easy to keep: help YSWN make 2026 extra-special for creatives by supporting our Rewired crowdfunder!
With five days left in our campaign, your support will help us reach our target: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
January 1, 2026 at 11:09 AM
πHAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!π
Here's one new year's resolution that's super-easy to keep: help YSWN make 2026 extra-special for creatives by supporting our Rewired crowdfunder!
With five days left in our campaign, your support will help us reach our target: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
Here's one new year's resolution that's super-easy to keep: help YSWN make 2026 extra-special for creatives by supporting our Rewired crowdfunder!
With five days left in our campaign, your support will help us reach our target: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
βONE WEEK LEFT to support our Rewired crowdfunder commissioning new electronic sounds from women and gender-diverse artists!
Visit our campaign page to learn more and see the exclusive YSWN rewards on offer: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
Visit our campaign page to learn more and see the exclusive YSWN rewards on offer: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
December 29, 2025 at 8:42 AM
βONE WEEK LEFT to support our Rewired crowdfunder commissioning new electronic sounds from women and gender-diverse artists!
Visit our campaign page to learn more and see the exclusive YSWN rewards on offer: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
Visit our campaign page to learn more and see the exclusive YSWN rewards on offer: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
π£WE'RE #RECRUITING!
YSWN is seeking an Industry Lead (0.4FTE): an exciting #opportunity for someone to lead our industry-facing activities and be a strong advocate for change in the sector.
β©Find out more and apply here: yorkshiresoundwomen.com/news/were-re...
Closing date: Monday 12 Jan 2026
YSWN is seeking an Industry Lead (0.4FTE): an exciting #opportunity for someone to lead our industry-facing activities and be a strong advocate for change in the sector.
β©Find out more and apply here: yorkshiresoundwomen.com/news/were-re...
Closing date: Monday 12 Jan 2026
December 16, 2025 at 9:54 AM
π£WE'RE #RECRUITING!
YSWN is seeking an Industry Lead (0.4FTE): an exciting #opportunity for someone to lead our industry-facing activities and be a strong advocate for change in the sector.
β©Find out more and apply here: yorkshiresoundwomen.com/news/were-re...
Closing date: Monday 12 Jan 2026
YSWN is seeking an Industry Lead (0.4FTE): an exciting #opportunity for someone to lead our industry-facing activities and be a strong advocate for change in the sector.
β©Find out more and apply here: yorkshiresoundwomen.com/news/were-re...
Closing date: Monday 12 Jan 2026
β³THREE WEEKS TO GO!β
Thanks to everyone who has supported and shared our Rewired crowdfunder: we've reached 20% but we need your help to hit our goal!
Visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired to support new works by women and gender-diverse artists in Yorkshire and bag some exclusive rewards.
Thanks to everyone who has supported and shared our Rewired crowdfunder: we've reached 20% but we need your help to hit our goal!
Visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired to support new works by women and gender-diverse artists in Yorkshire and bag some exclusive rewards.
December 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
β³THREE WEEKS TO GO!β
Thanks to everyone who has supported and shared our Rewired crowdfunder: we've reached 20% but we need your help to hit our goal!
Visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired to support new works by women and gender-diverse artists in Yorkshire and bag some exclusive rewards.
Thanks to everyone who has supported and shared our Rewired crowdfunder: we've reached 20% but we need your help to hit our goal!
Visit www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired to support new works by women and gender-diverse artists in Yorkshire and bag some exclusive rewards.
Reposted by Yorkshire Sound Women Network
Recently, the Yorkshire Sound Women Network @yswn.bsky.social hosted an exciting audio production workshop at the University. Combining heritage with sound, the session was inspired by railway history and ran alongside the Changing Gear: Railway 200 concert.
Huge thank you to everyone involved! π
Huge thank you to everyone involved! π
December 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Recently, the Yorkshire Sound Women Network @yswn.bsky.social hosted an exciting audio production workshop at the University. Combining heritage with sound, the session was inspired by railway history and ran alongside the Changing Gear: Railway 200 concert.
Huge thank you to everyone involved! π
Huge thank you to everyone involved! π
We should have remembered to ask you for some action shots, poised with a pencil or brandishing a brush!
December 9, 2025 at 9:12 AM
We should have remembered to ask you for some action shots, poised with a pencil or brandishing a brush!
ππΌSupport us with a pledge and you'll be directly boosting our Rewired programme so we can commission more women and gender-diverse people in Yorkshire to create new music and sound art for everyone to enjoy. A win all round!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
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www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
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https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewiredπ§΅2/2
December 9, 2025 at 9:09 AM
ππΌSupport us with a pledge and you'll be directly boosting our Rewired programme so we can commission more women and gender-diverse people in Yorkshire to create new music and sound art for everyone to enjoy. A win all round!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
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www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
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βοΈA peek at how @eddiedobsonsound.bsky.social created this amazing illustration for our Rewired crowdfunder, hand-drawing, inking and painting a celebration of the YSWN community's first 10 years.
Head here to see how you could own it on some tasty merch! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired π§΅1/2
Head here to see how you could own it on some tasty merch! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired π§΅1/2
December 9, 2025 at 9:09 AM
βοΈA peek at how @eddiedobsonsound.bsky.social created this amazing illustration for our Rewired crowdfunder, hand-drawing, inking and painting a celebration of the YSWN community's first 10 years.
Head here to see how you could own it on some tasty merch! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired π§΅1/2
Head here to see how you could own it on some tasty merch! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired π§΅1/2
πPlus thereβs highlights of last monthβs amazing Changing Gear concert at @railwaymuseum.bsky.social and a look at how our friends at @deliaderbyshireday.bsky.social celebrated turning 10 recently.
β©If youβre not already subscribed, read it here: mailchi.mp/e83efdae2f6a...
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β©If youβre not already subscribed, read it here: mailchi.mp/e83efdae2f6a...
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December 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
πPlus thereβs highlights of last monthβs amazing Changing Gear concert at @railwaymuseum.bsky.social and a look at how our friends at @deliaderbyshireday.bsky.social celebrated turning 10 recently.
β©If youβre not already subscribed, read it here: mailchi.mp/e83efdae2f6a...
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β©If youβre not already subscribed, read it here: mailchi.mp/e83efdae2f6a...
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Our final newsletter of 2025 is out now, and you wonβt want to miss our YSWN Rewired commission opportunities inside, nor how you can support and spread the word about our accompanying crowdfunder! π§΅1/2
December 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Our final newsletter of 2025 is out now, and you wonβt want to miss our YSWN Rewired commission opportunities inside, nor how you can support and spread the word about our accompanying crowdfunder! π§΅1/2
We're also crowdfunding to boost the number of commissions we can offer, and you can see our campaign (and check out the neat rewards) here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
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December 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We're also crowdfunding to boost the number of commissions we can offer, and you can see our campaign (and check out the neat rewards) here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
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You can apply at any stage in your career but you must:
β’ Be aged 18+ at the time of applying
β’ Be a woman (cis or trans) or gender-diverse person
β’ Be based in Yorks and the Humber π§΅3/4
Find out more and apply by 11 January here: yorkshiresoundwomen.com/yswn-rewired...
β’ Be aged 18+ at the time of applying
β’ Be a woman (cis or trans) or gender-diverse person
β’ Be based in Yorks and the Humber π§΅3/4
Find out more and apply by 11 January here: yorkshiresoundwomen.com/yswn-rewired...
YSWN Rewired: Call for music and sound creators Β· Yorkshire Sound Women Network
yorkshiresoundwomen.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
You can apply at any stage in your career but you must:
β’ Be aged 18+ at the time of applying
β’ Be a woman (cis or trans) or gender-diverse person
β’ Be based in Yorks and the Humber π§΅3/4
Find out more and apply by 11 January here: yorkshiresoundwomen.com/yswn-rewired...
β’ Be aged 18+ at the time of applying
β’ Be a woman (cis or trans) or gender-diverse person
β’ Be based in Yorks and the Humber π§΅3/4
Find out more and apply by 11 January here: yorkshiresoundwomen.com/yswn-rewired...
There is no specific brief, as we want to respond to exciting ideas proposed by the YSWN community across a range of genres and practices. However, we would be extra-happy to support some ideas that raise public awareness of the climate emergency. There'll be a showcase event in W Yorks in May.π§΅2/4
December 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
There is no specific brief, as we want to respond to exciting ideas proposed by the YSWN community across a range of genres and practices. However, we would be extra-happy to support some ideas that raise public awareness of the climate emergency. There'll be a showcase event in W Yorks in May.π§΅2/4
π£NEW CALLOUT: YSWN Rewired
To celebrate YSWN turning 10 this year, weβre launching Rewired: artistic commissions for women and gender-diverse people working with electronic music and sound art in Yorks & the Humber.
We're offering:
β’ 3 micro-commissions of Β£750
β’ 1 main commission of Β£1,500
π§΅1/4
To celebrate YSWN turning 10 this year, weβre launching Rewired: artistic commissions for women and gender-diverse people working with electronic music and sound art in Yorks & the Humber.
We're offering:
β’ 3 micro-commissions of Β£750
β’ 1 main commission of Β£1,500
π§΅1/4
December 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
π£NEW CALLOUT: YSWN Rewired
To celebrate YSWN turning 10 this year, weβre launching Rewired: artistic commissions for women and gender-diverse people working with electronic music and sound art in Yorks & the Humber.
We're offering:
β’ 3 micro-commissions of Β£750
β’ 1 main commission of Β£1,500
π§΅1/4
To celebrate YSWN turning 10 this year, weβre launching Rewired: artistic commissions for women and gender-diverse people working with electronic music and sound art in Yorks & the Humber.
We're offering:
β’ 3 micro-commissions of Β£750
β’ 1 main commission of Β£1,500
π§΅1/4
πNEW CROWDFUNDER: Weβre launching Rewired, a callout for Yorkshire-based women and gender-diverse musicians and sound artists to create and share new electronic work in early 2026.
And weβre asking for your support to make it bigger and better.
Find out more: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
And weβre asking for your support to make it bigger and better.
Find out more: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
December 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
πNEW CROWDFUNDER: Weβre launching Rewired, a callout for Yorkshire-based women and gender-diverse musicians and sound artists to create and share new electronic work in early 2026.
And weβre asking for your support to make it bigger and better.
Find out more: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
And weβre asking for your support to make it bigger and better.
Find out more: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/yswn-rewired
NEW FREE WORKSHOP!
To accompany 19 Nov's Changing Gear: Railway 200 concert at @york.ac.uk, learn how to create your own track in Ableton from vintage railway sound effects!
Open to women & marginalised genders, no experience needed!
ποΈ Limited places: www.eventbrite.com/e/on-the-tra...
To accompany 19 Nov's Changing Gear: Railway 200 concert at @york.ac.uk, learn how to create your own track in Ableton from vintage railway sound effects!
Open to women & marginalised genders, no experience needed!
ποΈ Limited places: www.eventbrite.com/e/on-the-tra...
November 10, 2025 at 11:33 AM
NEW FREE WORKSHOP!
To accompany 19 Nov's Changing Gear: Railway 200 concert at @york.ac.uk, learn how to create your own track in Ableton from vintage railway sound effects!
Open to women & marginalised genders, no experience needed!
ποΈ Limited places: www.eventbrite.com/e/on-the-tra...
To accompany 19 Nov's Changing Gear: Railway 200 concert at @york.ac.uk, learn how to create your own track in Ableton from vintage railway sound effects!
Open to women & marginalised genders, no experience needed!
ποΈ Limited places: www.eventbrite.com/e/on-the-tra...
If you missed it, why not come to the Changing Gear @ Railway200 concert at @york.ac.uk on Wed 19 Nov? No real-life trains this time, but the added powers of immersive sound will certainly take you on a sonic journey...
ποΈhttps://yorkconcerts.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873674373 π§΅2/2
ποΈhttps://yorkconcerts.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873674373 π§΅2/2
November 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
If you missed it, why not come to the Changing Gear @ Railway200 concert at @york.ac.uk on Wed 19 Nov? No real-life trains this time, but the added powers of immersive sound will certainly take you on a sonic journey...
ποΈhttps://yorkconcerts.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873674373 π§΅2/2
ποΈhttps://yorkconcerts.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873674373 π§΅2/2
Hereβs a taste of Sounds in Station Hall at @railwaymuseum.bsky.social last Saturday: three unique new railway-inspired sets by Diya Tailor, Rosie Parsons and Rhiannon Kenny-McGrath in the ultimate themed setting!
Thanks to the NRM team and @york.ac.uk for supporting the event... π§΅1/2
Thanks to the NRM team and @york.ac.uk for supporting the event... π§΅1/2
November 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Hereβs a taste of Sounds in Station Hall at @railwaymuseum.bsky.social last Saturday: three unique new railway-inspired sets by Diya Tailor, Rosie Parsons and Rhiannon Kenny-McGrath in the ultimate themed setting!
Thanks to the NRM team and @york.ac.uk for supporting the event... π§΅1/2
Thanks to the NRM team and @york.ac.uk for supporting the event... π§΅1/2
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Our 10th Anniversary Manchester Event Poster! ποΈπ€
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π·:Thank you to Andrea Pazos for designing the poster and our wonderful 2025 volunteer Tillie for her β10thβ tape logo design featured at the top π
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With thanks to support from National Lottery Heritage Fund and our project partners
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π·:Thank you to Andrea Pazos for designing the poster and our wonderful 2025 volunteer Tillie for her β10thβ tape logo design featured at the top π
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With thanks to support from National Lottery Heritage Fund and our project partners
November 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Our 10th Anniversary Manchester Event Poster! ποΈπ€
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π·:Thank you to Andrea Pazos for designing the poster and our wonderful 2025 volunteer Tillie for her β10thβ tape logo design featured at the top π
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With thanks to support from National Lottery Heritage Fund and our project partners
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π·:Thank you to Andrea Pazos for designing the poster and our wonderful 2025 volunteer Tillie for her β10thβ tape logo design featured at the top π
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With thanks to support from National Lottery Heritage Fund and our project partners