In 2024, we welcomed a brand new feature on The Soundcheck: the quarterly Women In Heavy Music series aimed at shining a light on some of the incredible women in the heavy scene.
Throughout last year we honed in on some amazing femme artists from around the globe, from women set to make waves in 2024, through to rising stars in the local scene, some Aussie bands who boast some incredible females, and a bumper final 2024 edition that featured 10 incredible females from around the scene sharing what they love most about the heavy community and a look into what inspires them musically.
With 2025 now and truly in full swing, I figured it was time to throw things over to YOU. This is an official call out to nominate your Heavy Music Heroine.
If there's an artist or industry worker in the heavy genres that inspires you (or just someone you think kicks serious ass), or you just want to throw your own hat in the ring - submissions are now open to shout them (or you!) out and get them in the running to be featured in the next edition of the Women In Heavy Music series.
How does it work?
KEY INFO:
Nominations are open from Monday 24 February - Monday 24 March 2025 (closing at 5pm AEDT time)
You can nominate more than one person, however each person you nominate needs to be submitted separately
At least one full paragraph is required in the "Tell us about your Heavy Music Heroine" section to be eligible
Should your nominee be selected, your answer here will be published in The Soundcheck's upcoming feature with your preferred name credited.
After nominations close, each application will be considered for the upcoming feature, which will run exclusively on The Soundcheck
Not all nominations will be guaranteed coverage, however all applications will be kept on file for potential future features
Your info submitted in this application will not be stored or used beyond the purposes of these features
You may be contacted via email for further information if needed. You will be able to opt out of being communicated if preferred
REQUIREMENTS:
In order to be eligible for this feature, the person you are nominating must:
Be a female-identifying, non-binary or gender diverse musician and/or music industry worker (e.g. media, publicist, promoter, venue owner/worker, photographer etc.) specialising in the heavier genres, including but not limited to: metal, rock, punk, grunge, emo, shoegaze, indie, alt, hardcore and all things in between!
Be actively working or performing/releasing music in the music industry
Bonus consideration will be given to local/emerging artists, but this is not a deal-breaker
Catch up on The Soundcheck's Women In Heavy Music Quarterly Feature Below.
And keep your eyes out for even more femme heavy features to come in 2025!
BY TIANA SPETER