Sarah Gillespie
She Writes Songs - Join the Revolution!
May 3, 2025 at 6 PM
Right now, an estimated 90% of songs in the public domain are written by men… isn't it Time For Change?
She Writes Songs is a groundbreaking organization dedicated to bridging the gender gap in songwriting. Founded by songwriter, producer and artist Sarah Gillespie, it provides mentorship, workshops, networking and live showcases to champion and elevate women songwriters in an industry where they remain drastically under-represented.
Through education, community, and opportunity, we are aiming to ensure that Women’s Voices Shape the Sound of The Future.
She Writes Songs launches in the U.S. with an exclusive event and you are invited!
For One Night Only, please join us for an unforgettable evening featuring live music by the critically acclaimed songstress Sarah Gillespie plus some very special guests including local singer-songwriters Anne Sibley, Julie Capili, and Jeni Keszler! This is more than a concert—She Writes Songs is a movement designed to “Shatter the Glass Ceiling in Songwriting”.
Music. Wine. Canapés. Networking. Change.
Your ticket includes an evening of world-class music, fine wine, and canapés with all proceeds supporting She Writes Songs.
As a part of the evening, renowned long term songwriter manager and music executive Stephen Budd will host a Q&A session, pulling back the curtain on how the music industry really works - and why now, more than ever, women’s voices need to be heard.
About Sarah Gillespie : British-American singer-songwriter Sarah Gillespie is renowned for her poetic lyricism, fearless storytelling, and genre-defying fusion of jazz, folk, and blues. With multiple critically acclaimed albums under her belt, she has toured internationally, collaborated with legendary musicians, and headlined festivals and venues all over the world. A passionate advocate for artistic integrity and a mentor to women creatives and songwriters, Sarah co-founded She Writes Songs to amplify the voices of women songwriters and dismantle the barriers they face.
About Co-founder Stephen Budd : Stephen Budd is a renowned music executive, artist manager, and producer advocate, with decades of experience shaping the global music industry. As the founder of Stephen Budd Music, co-founder of Africa Express and music festivals around the globe and a former chairman of Music Managers Forum, he has worked with some of the most legendary artists and producers, including Madonna, Santana, The Cure, Dido, Paul McCartney, Damon Albarn, Tony Visconti and Brian Eno. A driving force behind major industry initiatives, Stephen is dedicated to empowering new talent and creating meaningful change. As co-founder of She Writes Songs, he is committed to championing women songwriters and ensuring they get the recognition, opportunities, and support they deserve.
Want to do more? There will be opportunities to pledge your support, helping to fund mentorship, workshops, and live showcases for the next generation of Women Songwriters. It’s a call to arms for anyone who believes that Great Songs Deserve To Be Written By Everyone.
*Wendi Kirby is an artist on Sarah Gillespie’s label, Pastiche Records.