Building a culture of respect in the workplace is fundamental to creating a safer, more equitable music industry for everyone. The music sector has many different kinds of workplaces, many of which don’t fit the “standard,” including studio spaces. As part of an ongoing commitment to support informed spaces work in the audio production community, Manitoba Music, Manitoba Film & Music (MFM), and Women in Music Canada are hosting a free in-person session on respectful workplace training for audio engineers, producers and studios in Manitoba.
Facilitated by respected HR expert Natalie Bell, this session will offer training instruction, case studies and group discussion in a small group setting. There are 18 spots available, including nine specifically for MFM-accredited studios.
This session is a step in addressing recommendations from the GEAR UP Taskforce’s report, Collectively Supporting Change: Addressing Gender Inequity in Audio Production in Manitoba, which can be reviewed here.
Taking the Safer Studios training is now a requirement for Manitoba Film & Music-accredited recording services. The training will be offered twice annually, and current accredited recording services are required to have a staff person participate in the training within two years (by July 31, 2026). New accreditation applicants will have to participate in the training within one year of their application being submitted to Manitoba Film & Music.
Deadline to apply is April 7, 2025.
Session details
Safer Studios | Respectful Workplace Training
with Natalie Bell, People + Culture Consultant
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 / 10 AM - 1 PM
Manitoba Music, 530-112 Market Ave
Free Event / Limited spots available / Light snacks and refreshments provided
Who should attend?
- Studio owners and Manitoba Film & Music accredited studiosProducers and engineers
- Artists working in studios
N.B. Priority will be given to studio owners and workers
What will this session cover?
- What does a safer studio and respectful workplace look like?
- Why do we need a respectful workplace?
- Who is responsible for a respectful workplace?
- Safer studios policy development tool and template
What are the learning objectives for this session?
- Define and identify a respectful workplace
- Understand legal and policy concepts
- Identify and practice respectful workplace behaviours
- Describe pillars of a respectful workplace
APPLY HERE
Deadline to apply is April 7, 2025.
Additional Info/Access
These sessions will be held in English. If you have any needs to make this event more accessible to you, please contact admin@manitobamusic.com and we will do our best to accommodate you. ASL and support for caregivers can be made available upon request with one week’s notice.
If you are sick, please stay home. Masks will be available at the door for those who request.
When you arrive at 112 Market Ave, come inside the front door to access the entry box. Buzz "Manitoba Music" in the directory. After entry, take the elevator to the fifth floor and look for room 530. A detailed description of location including info about elevators can be found at www.manitobamusic.com/accessibility.
Read Manitoba Music’s Equity & Accountability Policy.