After ten years of delivering national International Women’s Day events, One of One has announced it will present two events in March 2026, taking place in Sydney and Melbourne.

Since launching in 2017, One of One has built a much-loved national program celebrating and supporting women and gender non-conforming (GNC) people working across the music industry. These events would not have been possible without the extraordinary support of sponsors, partners, venues, artists and community members over the past decade.

“The reality of 2026 for many businesses in the music industry is that budgets are tight,” said One of One. “and not everyone has the capacity to support charities right now. We completely understand, and we are incredibly grateful to every organisation that has supported One of One over the last ten years.”

One of One is proud to continue its work with a strong group of returning and new partners who remain deeply committed to supporting women and GNC people in music. 

“To Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Darwin — you are so important to us. We can’t wait to return to your states and territories when we can. 

For now, One of One is excited to deliver two powerful events in Sydney and Melbourne, with tickets on sale soon.

The core purpose of these events remains unchanged: to uplift, encourage and inspire women and GNC people working in the music industry. Over breakfasts attendees will enjoy keynote speakers, live performances, networking opportunities and special guests (to be announced), creating a space for connection, reflection and celebration. Previous One of One events have featured moving performances and keynotes from the likes of Jen Cloher, Stella Donnelly, Becca Hatch, Eliza Hull, Deborah Cheetham AO and Emma Donovan.

One of One is also pleased to confirm the continuation of its industry awards and development opportunities in 2026. In collaboration with valued partners UNIFIED Music Group, White Sky and Mushroom Music the following Awards/Scholarships will be awarded at the upcoming One of One events. 

ONE OF ONE x UNIFIED GROUND FLOOR ACCELERATOR

In partnership with UNIFIED Music Group, one unsigned Australian artist will be selected to join a six-month accelerator offering strategic guidance, financial literacy training, workshops, live performance opportunities and hands-on release support.
Applications are now open via Community Music:
👉 https://www.communitymusic.net/ground-floor
 

ONE OF ONE x WHITE SKY ENTREPRENEURS AWARD

A business-acceleration package supporting emerging female and non-binary entrepreneurs in the Australian music industry. The opportunity gives founders and early-stage ventures access to $10,000 worth of business management and advisory services, delivered by White Sky and BlueRock. One winner will receive a strategic business review, expert workshops and a range of support services to level up their business. Apply here. 

ONE OF ONE x MUSHROOM MUSIC GRANT

The Mushroom Music Grant will be awarded to an independent music industry professional or music creator to support a woman or gender non-confirming person in advancing their career in the music industry. The award comes with a $5,000 financial contribution from Mushroom Music. Previous winners include director and photographer Triana Hernandez and ARIA Award winning Indigenous Australian / Filipino singer and songwriter Emily Wurramara.

“These awards are about real outcomes, not just recognition,” says the ONE OF ONE team. “Each opportunity has been carefully designed with our partners to create sustainable impact for women and GNC people working in music, now and into the future.”

Further announcements regarding keynote speakers, performances and more special guests are still to be announced. If you’d like to support One of One, donate, or share the organisation with your community, head to the link in our bio.