NI music - where are all the girls?

Bit of a random one this..

I was lucky to be invited to the launch of the Oh Yeah project - a recording facility in the cathedral quarter of Belfast aimed at supporting young up and coming musicians to get their foot on the ladder of the music business.

Talented local musicians and Snow Patrol were there to give support and it looks like a great idea. Local journalist Stuart Bailie arranged a display of his own Northern Irish music memorabilia as well which was very impressive.

One thing struck me - where are all the female artists? Not one to be found among the memorabilia - nor in any of the acts performing at the launch.

The only female artist from here that I can think of with any recognition is Juliet Turner.