Yorkshire Sound Women Network (YSWN) was founded in 2015 by women working in the sound technology industry who wanted to use their skills and influence to address gender and racial inequality. YSWN enables the artistic and technical development of women and girls through access to resources, skills sharing, and collaborative opportunities.

To date, we have delivered over 80 workshops, and inspired new regional groups across Yorkshire and beyond. YSWN’s mission is to inspire and enable more women and girls to explore sound and music technology. We want to support a flourishing industry which welcomes, encourages and progresses the inclusion of women at all levels from studio floor to board room and reflects the diversity of its participating communities.