Female music directory guide
The ultimate guide to platforms connecting women and gender-diverse musicians across Europe and Latin America
What Is a Music Directory?
A music directory is an online platform or database that lists and connects music professionals such as musicians, producers, DJs, audio engineers, managers, and labels. These directories help users discover talent, hire artists, book shows, or find collaborators for creative projects. They often allow musicians to create detailed profiles including their genres, skills, location, and media links.
Is There a Music Database?
Yes, there are many music databases available online. While some focus on metadata (like Discogs or MusicBrainz), others operate more like searchable people directories, listing active musicians, crews, and music professionals. These platforms range from general to niche—some spotlight specific genres, regions, or underrepresented groups like women and gender-diverse individuals.
What Is an Artist Directory?
An artist directory is a broader term that includes musicians but may also feature visual artists, performers, and creatives from various disciplines. In the music world, an artist directory typically allows fans, bookers, and fellow musicians to find and connect with artists through categorized listings and portfolios.
Female Music Directories in Europe
These platforms in Europe are building more inclusive music scenes by spotlighting FLINTA* (female, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, trans, agender) professionals:
🎵 The F-List – UK
A growing database of over 4,500 female and gender-diverse artists across all genres. It's fully searchable and widely used by promoters, festivals, and media.
🎧 Music Women* Germany
Germany’s national platform showcasing FLINTA* individuals in all roles across the music industry—from performers to technicians.
🎤 Women in Live Music
A European network and directory for women working in live music production—sound engineers, stage techs, tour managers, and more.
🔊 female:pressure
A global database based in Europe with over 3,100 members in electronic music and digital arts, prioritizing visibility for women and non-binary creatives.
🌍 Femnoise
Originating in Spain, this interactive global directory connects FLINTA* artists with opportunities via a searchable world map, jobs board, and online community.
🇪🇸 MIM – Mujeres en la Industria de la Música
A Spanish network of women working across the music industry. Their public directory connects bookers, festivals, and collaborators with female professionals.
🇫🇮 Music Finland Directory
While not gender-specific, it’s a key resource for discovering Finnish musicians, labels, festivals, and companies.
Female Music Directories in Latin America
Latin American platforms blend music discovery with activism, community, and cultural celebration:
🎶 Ruidosa – Chile
More than a festival, Ruidosa is a feminist cultural movement uplifting women and gender-diverse creators through research, conversations, and artist showcases.
🎙️ Todopoderosa – Colombia
A constellation of women and dissidents in music—Todopoderosa is both a community and a platform that centers care, equity, and visibility in the Colombian scene.
🎚️ PIAudio – Ibero-America
A nonprofit connecting women in audio engineering and production across Latin America and Spain. Think mixers, sound designers, and producers uniting for equity.
🌎 She Is The Music (Español)
A global nonprofit with a dedicated Spanish-language portal encouraging Latinas to join their database of women working in songwriting, production, and business roles.
🎸 SoloMusicos – Regional
A practical tool for finding bandmates, session musicians, or collaborators. While not gender-specific, it’s widely used across Spanish-speaking countries.
Why These Directories Matter
🎯 Visibility: They challenge the idea that female or queer artists are “hard to find.”
🤝 Connection: They help artists collaborate across borders and genres.
💼 Opportunity: They give bookers, festivals, and institutions direct access to diverse talent.
Looking ahead
Whether you're searching for an Afro-Latin bassist in Bogotá, a queer sound engineer in Berlin, or a feminist electronic artist in Paris—these directories are your starting point. They’re not just tools, but movements. Support them, share them, and help diversify the sound of the future.
