With 30-plus years experience in the music industry, Sarah McLeod has been unveiled as the new Chair of Australian Women In Music.
Since emerging from Adelaide in the mid '90s as lead vocalist and guitarist with three-time ARIA Award-winning band The Superjesus, McLeod has being a trailblazer in Australian rock."Sarah has broken barriers in a male-dominated industry, cementing her status as a role model for female and gender-diverse artists navigating the music landscape," Founding Executive Producer & Program Director of Australian Women In Music, Vicki Gordon says.
"Sarah's appointment as Chair is a natural progression of her deep commitment to advocacy and equality in the music industry.
"As Chair, McLeod will play a pivotal role in advancing AWM's mission, focusing on addressing the significant gender research gap in the sector and expanding the organisation’s impact beyond its award ceremony, First Nations showcase, and conference.
"We'd also like to welcome award-winning First Nations soprano, Nina Korbe, as AWM Board Observer.
"Outgoing Chair, Jennie Sager has played a crucial role and we thank her for guiding AWM through a period of growth and transition. Under her leadership, the organisation has strengthened its advocacy efforts, and laid the foundation for future initiatives.
"She will continue to support AWM as a Non-Executive Director, ensuring a seamless transition and ongoing strategic leadership. We couldn't be more excited."
Stay tuned for more announcements about the 2025 Australian Women In Music Awards and conference, which returns to Brisbane 8-9 October.
Read our recent interview with Sarah for The 27 Club.
