Composers Call Out Diversity Setbacks Under Trump Government: ‘Inclusion Is Not as Important as 10 Years Ago’

At the Music Days during Film Fest Ghent, the Composers Diversity Collective, winners of this year's World Soundtrack Awards Industry Award, expressed concerns about the decline in diversity efforts under the Trump administration. Founder Michael Abels and other members highlighted that inclusion is not prioritized as it was a decade ago, emphasizing the need for continued advocacy in the music industry. This discussion is crucial as it sheds light on the ongoing challenges faced by underrepresented groups in a field that should celebrate diverse voices.