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0:00On this March 4th in Sydney, here's what is making headlines. Female composers are gaining ground in Australia's classical music scene, thanks to events like ABC Classics Festival of Female Composers. This multi-day radio celebration, now a key part of International Women's Day each March, started as a push for more airtime after female works made. Up just 2.2% of broadcasts back in September 2015. Today is the world's biggest radio festival of its kind, spotlighting women and gender-diverse talents. The numbers show real progress across the board. Last financial year, music by female composers hit 15.7% of ABC Classics airtime, and 19% of tracks played. Australian Orchestra has programmed 14.5% women composers' works for 2025, up from 11.9% the year. Before now outpacing the share for giants like Mozart, Beethoven, and Bach, listeners, and experts are noticing the shift. Presenters report fans flooding request shows with favorites from over 1,294 women

1:05and non-binary composers Erden, the past year. Composers like Alana Cats, Sherman topped the charts as the station's most played female artist in 8th overall while groups like the Australian music. Center saw 30% jump in hires for female works over 5 years, challenges linger, especially in recording and live stages. Veteran engineers notepass reluctance to prioritize new or Australian female pieces leading to rushed prep and fewer repeats. Major Orkish's very widely, Melbourne at 21%, Sidney at just 6.3%, with women's works often shorter overtures, slotted into side events rather than main programs. Momentum builds through initiatives like new commissions and album series featuring dozens of talents. Experts urge integrating historical women composers alongside classics plus audience support by buying tickets and tuning in. As one insider puts it, these voices are now woven into the fabric of classical music down under.

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