Alternative Power 100 Music List 2021
The moment we've been waiting for is here!
Find out who made it in this year’s Alternative Power 100 Music list 2021 partnership with Patreon.
We want to say a huge thank you for all your nominations, celebrations and kind words about others, it's been so inspiring to read them all. Congratulations to everyone on the list, and everyone who received a nomination! With the challenges we've all faced this year it's important to take time to celebrate the things we've achieved and the people who inspired us.
From those architecting new ways of owning work to people building a new creative economy where the independent community can fully thrive, across 10 categories, our list is full of inspirational change makers and future thinkers from across the world. From Artist Managers to Sound Creators and forward thinking business minds we're so excited to see where you all go next!
With love, from the shesaid.so team
Amy Van-Baaren: Head Of Community
“Amy Van-Baaren empowers creatives in the electronic music community from the UK and around the world in her role as Head of Community at Resident Advisor. She uses her experience and privilege to support and motivate, where others choose to gatekeep. She has platformed and funded grassroots UK initiatives including Sable Radio and Intervention Crew in 2021, while also pulling off a blockbuster fundraiser for the Afghanistan Crisis at The Cause (£21k raised), headlined by Bicep and The Blessed Madonna. In her day to day she radiates positivity and cant fail to lift the mood of any room (virtual or IRL) that she enters."- Christian Murphy
Christine Osazuwa: Strategy Director / Founder
I’ve spent most of the pandemic doing everything I can to give back to others. For over a year, I've had 2 meetings a week with anyone that asks to have an informational chat with me. In addition, I post weekly job listing summaries of media, music & tech roles. Most importantly, I ran a free three day conference/hackathon called Measure of Music where dozens of people created a music data projects presented to over 1000 people with speakers, mentors & judges from Spotify, Genius, TikTok, Warner Music Group and more. I'm most proud that the speakers and project participants were both majority minority in both gender & race. Since the first event took place in Feb 2021, those that participated have reached out to me to let me know about new roles they've gotten at companies such as TikTok, Soundcloud, Sony, and more. As a Black woman in the industry, it's incredibly important for me to give back to others and it's been excellent to see my representation in the industry has helped & motivated others.” - Christine Osazuwa
Franscesca Wells: Co Founder, Station Manager & Talent Manager
“I am the co founder of foundation.fm, the leading platform championing the hottest emerging female talent in the UK: an online community radio station, talent management agency and record label. I have been part of a movement in the underground music scene. With my peers, I harness the creativity of myself and others, giving us the green light to create what hasn't been before - from starting foundation.fm off the back of my redundancy at Radar Radio, to curating all female line ups at festivals including Wireless, Lovebox and All Points East and now launching our record label, event and talent management arms. I believe in the power of community and conversation and will continue to use radio as a tool to help all women, queer and non binary folk into the music industry.”- Francesca Wells
Keely Liptrot: Founder
“They have been a great connection in the music industry. They have promoted work from underrepresented groups. They work to empower creatives. They are also such a cool and supportive person”- Adeolu Banjo
Majeur.e.s Team
“majeur.e.s is the new project by shesaid.so FR, a directory for women and gender minorities working in music in France. The first phase of the launch was made possible thanks to the support of Spotify France and the Equality & Inclusion commission of the Ministry of Culture. We're at the beta testing phase and we'll launch the platform in March 2022.
This project is lead by Claire Morel, Alice Deleporte (shesaid.so France board member and Lyon chapter) and Caroline Decroix.” - Claire Morel
Mariana Duarte SIlva: External Relations, Communications and Partnerships
When thinking of the creative economy and investing in the future of creativity in Music – Skoola comes to mind!
So I’ve nominated Mariana as founder/team member of one of the most exciting projects that came to life this year in Portugal – Skoola:
"Skoola is different. An Urban Music Academy (for ages between 10 and 18) within the Village Underground space, where learning music does not follow conventional rules or models. A space where young people can be themselves and discover their musical potential, their artistic identity. "- Mariana Matos
Nicky Böhm: Community Development Manager
“Nicky is someone who strongly represents the theme of 'The New Creative Economy', working tirelessly to make the music industry more equitable, accessible and welcoming for all.
Her monthly show on Refuge Worldwide radio, 'Face The Music' tackles hard-hitting topics from across the music industry, with a focus on access to information, community spirit and inclusivity. In addition to this, Nicky also serves as Community development at Refuge: centring the stories of people from underserved communities and the work of non-profits and grassroots collectives. If you aren't convinced by now, just check out how many people want Nicky to talk on their panels... her knowledge, insights, genuine care for the industry and creative ways for making it a brighter and more inclusive place as we move into the future is more than commendable”- Nicholas Tsirimokos
Paulina Vo: General Manager at The Digilogue Co-founder at Highnote and head Community, Experience, and Operations.
“As the General Manager for The Digilogue, Paulina Vo has been instrumental in building the global music community over the past 5 years. The Digilogue programs educational conversations, career resources, and artist discovery content. Her experience in tech and as a musician, has allowed The Digilogue to grow as an organization but also to empower the music creator community globally. She now oversees the operations and works with leadership across the 3 different verticals of Music Education, Music Careers, and Artist Discovery. She's the glue of The Digilogue team!” - Drew de Leon
Refuge WW
Congratulations to our friends @refugeworldwide for making the list! We're thrilled to honour their incredible work in solidarity with grassroots and non-profit organisations, with a Special Patreon Community Award.
Since 2015, among others, they have worked with a young women’s centre, refugee housing support associations, a music school for marginalised persons, social equity groups, homelessness agencies, and a shelter for women and young persons fleeing domestic violence.
From their home in Berlin Neukölln they now host weekly workshops, training programmes and classes in media, creative fields and mental health. These are free to attend as part of their community outreach. Refuge Worldwide are also involved in a number of collaborative projects around the globe, with like minded collectives, radio stations and activists.
Silvana Kill: Director of Operations
“During the pandemic, you could really see who was stepping up behind the scenes to support the industry and people working within it. It's often the people working behind the scenes who do so much for others and are selfless in giving their time and knowledge to help people. Silvana is truly one of those people.
Silvana has over 25 years working within the late night entertainment industry and her passion lies in improving diversity, equality, inclusion and wellbeing. She spotlights these issues with unparalleled cross cultural knowledge, a history of inspiring action, and the kind of characteristic gusto that’s made her a figurehead for the scene. She has also been fundamental in the development of SaveNightlife CIC, a project designed to showcase the unique cultural output of nighttime industries.
Silvana has been instrumental in creating a new report highlighting women's Inclusion and safety issues working in the night time economy to help create change and for women to have more opportunities and be recognised for their achievements as well as feeling safer in the workplace.”- Nikki McNeill
Yewande Adeniran: Freelance
“For building intervention as a community space, label, DJ and production workshops And mentoring to help marginalised people creative their own club night, creative agencies and media.”- Yewande Adeniran