Join shesaid.so at Beyond The Music global music conference in partnership with Musicians' Union.
We are hosting a panel titled "Misogyny In Music: The Truth" with guest speakers; Zelda Perkins (Can’t Buy My Silence), Jen Smith (CIISA) and artist Ni Maxine , moderated by Dr Diljeet Bhachu, FHEA FRSA (Musicians’ Union) on Thursday 10th October at 15:15—16:30 pm BST.
Description: The previous government’s Women & Equalities Committee "Misogyny In Music" report underlined how ingrained misogynistic culture is in the music industry, and the rejection of the recommendations revealed a worrying lack of seriousness, understanding and responsibility towards half of this industry’s workers. In a drive to rewrite the cultural boundaries of the music business by truly understanding the difficulties women face, Beyond The Music gives the stage to those who want to share their experiences, gathering experts to discuss and shape the brand-new voluntary regulation.
Date: Thursday 10th October
Time: 15:15—16:30 pm BST
Location: Aviva Studios, Manchester
shesaid.so Members get a 20% discount on Delegate Passes; find the discount code at the Community Hub.
Events
A Conversation In: Journalism & Media
in News, Announcement, Events
Red Bull Records and shesaid.so. are hosting an evening exploring the evolving landscape of music journalism.
This event will take place on Thursday, March 28th, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm.
The landscape of music journalism is constantly changing, with publications shifting to new models and mediums, while digital platforms continue to rise in influence.
Join us to hear prominent music & culture writers discuss how they're preserving the art of storytelling and shaping the future of modern media.
The discussion, moderated by Andreea Magdalina, founder of shesaid.so, promises insightful perspectives and dialogue.
✦ Doors will open promptly at 6:00pm, with the panel commencing at 7:00pm.
✦ Following the discussion, join us for drinks and DJ sets until 10:00pm.
Panelists:
⋆ Sandra Song
⋆ Rachel Brodsky
⋆ Lina Abascal
Moderated By:
⋆ Andreea Magdalina, shesaid.so Founder
DJ Sets: Sadé & Chloëdees
Hosted by: Red Bull Records & shesaid.so
Location: Hotel Ziggy 8462 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90069
Please RSVP to secure your spot and receive location details.
RSVP HERE
Crystal Murray & shesaid.so Presents 'STARMANIAK' Release Party
in Events, News, Announcement
Paris-hailing and London-dwelling musician and creative Crystal Murray is set to host an extra special night at Beaubeaus, London in association with shesaid.so.
The event will celebrate the upcoming release of her new single, 'STARMANIAK’ [out March 15th] that lands alongside an incredible video directed by Charlotte Wales (the British fashion photographer and filmmaker who has become a signature eye for some of the world’s biggest fashion houses and campaigns) that will be screened on the night.
The evening will kick off with a panel discussion featuring Crystal, Charlotte Wales, Julie Mathieu Moreau (executive producer of the video), and creative director Stephy Galvini. The panel will be moderated by Tara Joshi and will cover themes reflected in the music video and broader topics relating to the female creative industry experience.
Following the discussion, there will be an opportunity for guests to ask our panel questions and then we party with DJ sets from Emma Korantema, Broodooramses and a live performance from Crystal.
Speaking of the single, which is an anthem for anyone who feels they’ve been walked over, Crystal says:
"I wanted to highlight the struggles and challenges that many women face in today's society, particularly the pervasive issue of being over-sexualized, disrespected, and mistreated. My acknowledgement of the toxicity that some individuals can perpetuate is important. I'm talking about my own experiences but also shedding light on broader societal issues that need to be addressed."
The event is free but guests must RSVP via this link.
Panel discussion will start at 6:30 pm sharp so make sure you are there to grab your seat.
CRYSTAL MURRAY & SHESAID.SO
Presents STARMANIAK RELEASE PARTY
In conversation with Charlotte Wales
Plus live performances (Crystal Murray) & DJ sets (Emma Korantema, Broodooramses)
BeauBeaus 4 - 6 Gravel Lane, E1 7AW
Date: Wednesday 20 March
Time: 6pm – 11pm
shesaid.so Guide to SXSW 2024
We compiled a guide to SXSW 2024 featuring a selection of talks, parties, panels, interviews, and showcases curated by our community.
SXSW is an essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film and television screenings, world-class exhibitions, professional development and networking opportunities, tech competitions, awards ceremonies, and much more.
March 8-16 in Austin, Texas for the
2024 SXSW Conference & Festivals.
Update: Artists are pulling out from SXSW
Bands, including Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap, have withdrawn from the South by Southwest due to the event's sponsorship with the US Army, which they link to the military's support for Israel in the Gaza conflict. Kneecap expressed solidarity with Palestine and emphasized the unacceptable ties between the festival and the military. Other artists, such as Lambrini Girls, Scowl, Sprints, Okay Shalom, and Squirrel Flower, have also canceled performances at SXSW, citing objections to the festival's association with defense contractors and the US Army's sponsorship. The artists mentioned financial impacts but asserted their stance against war profiteering and support for the Palestinian cause. The festival, celebrating film, comedy, and music, has not commented on the withdrawals.
NME and BBC articles.
MARCH 10
Poolsuite & Yahoo proudly present DISCO(NNECT) at SXSW
Date & Time: Sunday March 10 at 2pm 'til midnight | Location: Hotel Van Zandt and open to all
An all-day, all-night rooftop disco affair featuring THE KNOCKS (DJ SET), SOUL CLAP, SHUBOSTAR and WONDEROSSO.
With free cover, complimentary cocktails, exclusive merchandise & gifts from the esteemed Vacation® sunscreen corporation.
RSVP HERE
Mindfulness Over Perfection: Getting Real On Mental Health
Date: Mar 10, 2024 | Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm CT
Location: Austin Convention Center, Ballroom D (Mental Health)
In this panel session, Wondermind co-founders Selena Gomez and Mandy Teefey will explore the importance of bringing mental health conversations into the light alongside Solomon Thomas and Dr. Corey Yeager - not just for decreasing stigma and building awareness, but as a way to deal in hard times. Moderated by Dr. Jessica Stern, the conversation will cover the importance of flexibility over strict routines in mental healthcare, dealing with negative self-talk, and getting real about when you’re not feeling OK.
Info Here
MARCH 11
A Ridiculous Boat Party
Date: March 11
The Ridiculous Boat with Ridiculous Biz returns during SXSW 2024 for a second year on Lady Bird Lake with two events; a dockside lounge and our very special sunset cruise. Join this unique event space where a curated guest list of innovative music industry and tech delegates can attend, network and enjoy musical performances.
Very limited capacity! Please register your interest for a chance to secure your ticket.
*Please note that due to high demand, registering doesn't guarantee you a place. Those that have been successfully allocated a ticket will be contacted via email on Friday 8th March 2024 with event start time and address.
RSVP HERE
SXSW panel: New markets in Europe - How Cities Become Music Incubators
Date: Monday, March 11
Time: 4 - 5pm CDT
Location: Parkside, 301 East 6th Street, Austin, TX, USA
Are you curious about the emerging music scenes in Europe? This panel will dive into the fascinating topic of how cities across the continent are transforming into music incubators.
Speakers:
Ruth Koleva: Representing SoAlive Music Conference, Sofia Live Festival, Prophon Bulgaria; Board Member of IMPALA.
Vasil Anastasov: From ANMIP-BG and Muze Records.
Mila Georgieva: Vice President of the Bulgarian Music Association; Board Member of the European Music Council
Info & RSVP
MARCH 12
VibeLab at SXSW
How can Nightlife go towards greener future and what role does AI play
Date: Tuesday, March 12th, 2024
Time: 18:00 – 20:00 CST
Location: Thompson Hotel, 506 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701, USA
Details: Two sessions will explore the intersection of technology, culture, and sustainability within the nightlife and live entertainment industry.
Panel 1: Community Perspectives on AI in Nightlife and Live Entertainment
Time: 18:30 – 19:10 CST
Understanding the ethical dimensions of Artificial Intelligence in nightlife. Join moderator Mirik Milan, along with speakers Andreea Magdalina, Max Penk, Jess Reia, Jameson Thomas, and Lorrain da Silva.
Panel 2: Transformation of Nightlife for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Time: 19:15 – 20:00 CST
The urgency for sustainable development in urban nightlife requires a collaborative effort. Explore strategies with moderator Lutz Leichsenring and speakers Kady Yellow, Niklas Effenberger, Eli Goldstein, and DJ SHANI.
NIGHT SCHOOL launch and first open call
Time: 18:20 – 18:30 CST
In addition to the panels at SXSW, VibeLab is launching the NIGHT SCHOOL project, a pioneering program aimed at shaping the future leaders of night culture and an open call for 15 candidates to become part of the 2024 NIGHT SCHOOL alumni.
More Information
African Music's Mainstream Impact on Culture & Community
Date: Mar 12, 2024 | Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm CT | Location: Austin Convention Center, Room 18AB
Speakers: Liz Agyeman (TuneCore), Denisha Kuhlor (Stan), Melanie McClain (Blurred Lines), Christine Osazuwa (Shoobs / Measure of Music)
Join this dynamic discussion as we explore the significance of African music's journey to the mainstream. With the GRAMMYs now recognizing Afrobeats, Uncle Waffles groundbreaking Coachella performance, Burna Boy's historic UK stadium headline, and Ckay's billion-stream hit "Love Nwantiti," – the influence is undeniable. Discover the path that led us here and the immense value of African music audiences worldwide, all shaping the future of the global music industry. From streaming's impact to the transformative power of live shows, let's envision the exciting future for music from the diaspora.
The Artist Creative Process
Date: Mar 12, 2024 | Time 2:30pm – 3:30pm CT
Location: Austin Convention Center, Room 16AB c
In this session, join singer, songwriter, orator, model, actress, visual artist, entrepreneur, and activist Kam Franklin, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Buffalo Nichols, singer, songwriter, guitarist and Jackie Venson, and moderator, emcee, television reporter, Writer-at-Large at Texas Monthly and Host of the National Podcast of Texas Andy Langer for a conversation about the artist creative process and how each artist approaches their process in creating music.
Info Here
Mothland, Fair Enough & M for Montreal present M for Mothland SXSW official showcase
Date: Tuesday, March 12
Location: Swan Dive, Red River Street, Austin, TX, USA 615 Red River Street Austin, TX 78701 United States
Info & RSVP
March 13
POP Montreal & M for Montreal Official SXSW Showcase
Date: Wed, Mar 13, 2024 | Time: 6:30 PM CDT
Location: Swan Dive 615 Red River Street Austin, TX 78701 United States
More than 12 Quebec and Canadian artists will share Swan Dive's two stages, presented by M for Montreal and POP Montréal.
DJ set by La Sécurité : 6:30 p.m.
Showcases: 8 p.m.
Full Line Up & RSVP
Symphonic Shindig
Date: Wed, March 13 | Time: 6:00pm-9pm
Location: Malverde, 400-B W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Symphonic - one of the leading independent music distribution and marketing companies in the industry - is hosting an event to celebrate the festivities and meet up with like-minded creatives.
Make sure to snag some of Symphonic merch while you're there!
SXSW Badge is required.
RSVP & Info
Showcase: Sofia Kourtesis Presented by Electronic Music from Germany
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |. Time 2:30am — 2:00am
Location: Coconut Club Rooftop
Kourtesis’ music is the melding of her Berlin home and her South American upbringing, two
cultures that really couldn’t be further apart. Her debut album Madres, was released on Ninja Tune in October 2023.
Info Here
Showcase: Bathe Alone
Date Mar 13, 2024 9:00pm – 9:40pm CT | Location: Esther's Follies
Bathe Alone is the dream-pop moniker of multi-instrumentalist Bailey Crone. Taking shape in Atlanta, her haunting approach to songwriting and delicate vocal deliveries often draw comparisons to Beach House, Clairo, and The xx.
Her 2023 double EP, Fall With The Lights Down, is a sonic expression of nostalgic longing — with each part dedicated to one of Bailey’s great-grandmothers whom she never met. The release has been praised by media outlets like Under The Radar, FLOOD, Atwood Magazine, Ones to Watch, and notable fellow musicians like Sharon Van Etten. Bathe Alone has also recently opened for artists like Beabadoobee, Jadu Heart, Vacations, and Last Dinosaurs.
Info Here
LUKSO x Refraction: Austin with DJ D.DEE, SaliYah
Date: Wednesday, Mar 13 8:00pm
Venue: LoLo. 1504 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
Refraction and LUKSO invite you to explore the exclusive experience by Berlin-based visual artists Cibelle Cavalli Bastos and Tabitha Swanson inspired by themes of identity and creativity in an interactive exhibition designed by Craig Barrow.
Exhibited digital artworks will be distributed exclusively to all event attendees on their very own Universal Profiles, powered by LUKSO blockchain.
RSVP & Info
MARSHALL FUNHOUSE SXSW 2024
Dates: March 13-15, 2024 | Time: 12pm-6pm, 7pm-2am | Location: Parish, 501 Brushy Street, March 13-15, 2024
Come for the live music. Stay for the legendary memories. Soak in the SXSW festival atmosphere you’ve come to know and love, but this time with a twist. Enjoy the music icons of today and tomorrow in our offbeat carnival world. Get ready to turn up the good times. Check back soon for more band and DJ announcements.
RSVP & Info
ROSKILDE FESTIVAL PRESENTS SXSW Official Music Showcase
Dated: 13th March | Time: 8pm-2am | Location: Empire Control Room
Roskilde Festival, one of Europe’s largest music festivals, is hosting a SXSW showcase with Music Export Denmark.
The line-up features some of Denmark's most promising acts: Ivan$ito, Lucky Lo and Mina Okabe. International names Cumgirl8, Dry Cleaning and Kari Faux will also perform.
Roskilde Festival, is an 8-day event with an extensive music, art and activism program.
For those 8 days the festival is Denmark’s 4th largest city with 130,000 inhabitants.
Roskilde Festival is a non-profit event produced by 30,000 volunteers and every year ALL proceeds are donated.
The showcase is supported by Danish Ministry of Culture and Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Info here
Canada House Music at SXSW: Day 1 & 2!
Join Canada House’s LIVE performances of up-and-coming independent bands from all across Canada.
Dates: Wednesday, March 13 · 12 - 5:30pm CDT & Thursday, March 14 · 12 - 5:30pm CDT
Location: Swan Dive 615 Red River Street Austin, TX 78701 United States
This March, Swan Dive (615 Red River Street) will be your one-stop shop for all things Canadian as it transforms into Canada House at SXSW 2024. CIMA will be back for two full days of showcases on March 13 and 14 and will present 24 acts from all across the country.
Get there early because showcases will kick off at noon on both days and delegates are invited to join us beforehand for some delicious BBQ and the opportunity to mingle with the Canadians. Both days of showcases will start after the BBQ and will run through 5:30PM.
Info & RSVP
MARCH 14
How to Break Your International Artist in the US
Date: Mar 14, 2024 | Time: 11:30am – 12:30pm CT | Location: Austin Convention Center, Room 15
Speakers: Hallie Anderson (RAREFORM), Marshall Betts (TBA Agency), Nick O'Byrne (Look Out Kid), Alice Young (Virgin Music Group)
The US is one of the biggest and most competitive markets globally so how can independent international artists break-in and build an American fanbase. Through their experiences, each of these panelists have helped develop many successful international artist careers through touring, management, and marketing. This panel will address how to first enter the market and get started on a path to building an audience; how can you measure success; and how can “breaking” in a market be measured.
Info Here
Showcase: Miranda Joan Presented by SubmitHub Selects
Date: Mar 14, 2024 | Time: 10:00pm – 10:40pm CT | Location: Esther's Follies, 25 E 6th St. Austin TX 78751
Currently on tour with The Killers and fresh from performances this summer with Kylie Minogue, Orchestre National de Jazz at Montréal Jazz Festival and with CARRTOONS. Miranda has performed on national tours, played sold-out and headline shows at well-known New York venues. ‘Overstimulated’ is her highly anticipated new album, co-produced by herself and multi-instrumentalist, and bass extraordinaire CARRTOONS. “It is an album book-ended by songs of affirmation, of rooting, of returning to and loving oneself, intertwined with the messy, chaotic and interconnected web of my hopes, dreams, imagination, love, and heartach.
Info here
WOMEX AT SXSW 2024
Date: Thursday, 14 March | Location: Flamingo Cantina, 515 East 6th Street, Austin, Texas, USA
WOMEX once again returns to Austin, Texas, USA, to present the annual WOMEX Night at the SXSW festival.
The WOMEX Night is part of a bilateral, longterm partnership between WOMEX and SXSW: South By Southwest, designed to showcase upcoming talent on a global stage and open new networking avenues between artists and music professionals of the two events.
More Info
The International Touring Boom for Artists
Date Mar 14, 2024 | Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm CT | Location: Austin Convention Center, Room 16AB (Music)
Speakers: Jon Lieberberg (Baron Management), Hans Schafer (Live Nation)
How does the live entertainment industry keep up with the perceived 'overnight' success of rising artists? Does skyrocketing on streaming platforms and social channels equate to selling out massive venues? Experts dive into these topics while discussing how the globalization of music turned into some of the most successful global tours for artists like RBD, Karol G, Peso Pluma, Kali Uchis and others from all over the world.
Where did the demand come from, how does touring fill the demand for these artists, what's next, and what is fueling this momentum?
Info Here
SELECTOR AT SXSW 2024
Date: FRIDAY 15 MARCH 2024, 20.00 (CT) – THE VELVEETA ROOM
Selector Radio is back and they are back at SXSW with another line-up of incredible and fast-rising UK talent: queer-led dance-pop outfit Porij, musician and DJ Nabihah Iqbal, experimental duo O., noise-punk mob Enola Gay, rapper and grime artist Chiedu Oraka, and singer songwriter Eleni Drake.
SELECTOR AT SXSW 2024
20.00 – Eleni Drake
21.00 – Enola Gay
22.00 – Chiedu Oraka
23.00 – O.
00.00 – Nabihah Iqbal
01.00 – Porij
Info Here
MARCH 15
Presented by Houndstooth / MUTEK
Showcase: Aïsha Devi at Central Presbyterian Church
Date: Mar 15, 2024 | Time: 11:00pm – 11:50pm CT
No one on this planet sounds like Aïsha Devi. Her voice is her most powerful tool in a repertoire that includes thumping beats and rave stabs, seraphic and guttural singing, mystical linguistics and corporeal sonics.
Info Here
Showcase: Hinako Omori at Empire Control Room
Date: Mar 15, 2024 | Time: 3:00pm – 3:40pm CT
Since 2022’s critically acclaimed debut album “a journey…”, Hinako Omori has fast become one of the UK’s most compelling breakthrough musicians, blurring the lines between classical, electronic & ambient.
Info Here
Alice Longyu Gao Presented by Jaded | FRIENDS:FOREVER
Date: Mar 15, 2024
Time: 10:00pm – 10:40pm CT
Location: Empire Garage
Alice Longyu Gao is a Chinese singer, songwriter, DJ, and performance artist currently based in New York City and Los Angeles. Her music has been noted for its "bold hyperpop" production. Her music has been featured on BBC Radio as "Tune of The Week", and "Women of Choice" by Lady Gaga on Apple Music.
Info Here
Amber Lang Presented by CareFreeBlackGirl Cookout
Date: Mar 15, 2024
Time: 8:00pm – 8:30pm CT
Location: Palm Door on Sixth Patio
Fusing together various genres while blending an array of sounds from hip hop. pop and house music Amber Lang curates vibes that command the attention of audiences and fans alike. With an unforgettable persona and distinct style that brings high energy vibes that ignite crowds and connect with audiences. Amber Lang brings a notable a performance making for memorable moments.
Info Here
Father/Daughter + The Luna Collective Official SXSW Showcase
Date & Time: Friday, March 15 at 7pm CDT | Location: 301 East 8th Street Austin, TX 78701 United States
Father/Daughter is co-presenting an official showcase with The Luna Collective where every artist on the lineup is non-male.
The showcase is featuring: Limbo, Kaleah Lee, mui zyu, Asha Jefferies, Mia June & Madeleine Mayi.
RSVP
BMI Brunch at Geraldine's
Date: Friday, March 15th
Location: Geraldine's at the Hotel Van Zandt
Time: 10AM-3:00PM
One of the most anticipated events during SXSW 2024, the BMI Brunch, hosted by THEBROSFRESH, is taking place at Geraldine’s at the Hotel Van Zandt (605 Davis Street, Austin, TX).
The BMI Brunch is sponsored by George Dickel Bourbon, First Horizon Bank, ONErpm, The MLC, Liquid Death, Texas Music Office, Austin Music Movement, and the BMI Foundation.
Behind The Billboard Charts
Date: Mar 15, 2024
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am CT
Location: Austin Convention Center, Room 16AB (Technology/Music)
Billboard’s first national music chart launched over 80 years ago, and the Billboard rankings - including industry standards the Hot 100 and Billboard 200 - remain the definitive measurement of success in music, tracking the world’s most popular songs, albums, and artists. From The Beatles to Beyonce and everyone in between, Billboard has ranked the hits for decades across countless charts. In this session, hear from Managing Director of Charts & Data Operations at Billboard Keith Caulfield, senior music executive and founder of 10:22PM Celine Joshua, and Executive Vice President of Charts & Data Partnerships at Billboard Silvio Pietroluongo to find out how the Billboard Charts have been modernized and globalized to reflect the many means of music consumption in an ever-evolving borderless digital and social age.
Info Here
Baby Kahlo Presented by CareFreeBlackGirl Cookout
Date: Mar 15, 2024
Time: 10:15pm – 10:30pm CT
Location: Palm Door on Sixth Patio
Baby Kahlo, also known as Kahlo Muerto, is one of Baltimore’s rising, female rappers. Inspired by the style and art of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, she commands attention from everyone anytime she enters a room.
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Creating Vibrant Cities Through Nightlife Entrepreneurship
Date & Time: Mar 15, 2024 | 11:30am – 12:30pm CT | Location: Austin Convention Center, Room 9AB
Speakers: Brian Block (City of Austin), Lauren Goshinski, Raheem Manning (City of Philadelphia), Ben Van Houten (City and County of San Francisco)
In an increasingly homogenized world, a city’s independent nighttime economy–its bars, restaurants, nightclubs and music venues–is uniquely able to provide the authentic local experiences that nourish diverse communities, create meaningful experiences, and make our cities great places to live, work, and visit. A series of case studies from cities around the US will showcase policies, economic development tools, programs and placemaking strategies to attract and retain the independent music, culture and hospitality businesses that make our neighborhoods, downtowns, and cities unique and vibrant
Info here
MARCH 16
Abby Sage at The Creek and the Cave Backyard - Presented by Nettwerk x GRRRL Music Backyard Bash
Date: Mar 16, 2024
Time: 12:30am — 1:00am
Location: The Creek and the Cave Backyard, 611 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701
Part of growing into adulthood means tearing down and reconstructing your narrative. This is what introspective performer Abby Sage has done on her striking, intensely personal debut album, The Rot, arriving March 1 via Nettwerk.
Info Here
shesaid.so Welcome Breakfast at the Night Time Economy Summit
in Events, Announcement
NTIA will host their Night Time Economy Summit in Greater Manchester between Thursday 8th February – Friday 9th February 2024 in conjunction with Defected & VibeLab.
We are excited to host a FREE Welcome Breakfast Event at the Night Time Economy Summit. Our community is exclusively invited to join us on the 8th of February at Freight Island for a morning of insightful discussions, networking, and a warm welcome to the vibrant city of Manchester.
Attendees will also receive complimentary access to the entire summit, granted they arrive before 10:30 am for the 'shesaid.so Welcome Breakfast'.
The event will provide valuable insights into the Night Time Economy, with special guests Andy Burnham and Sacha Lord providing a warm Manchester welcome to all attendees.
Make sure to join us on the shesaid.so at NTIA Welcome Breakfast and make the most of the summit.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday 8th February
Time:
- 9:30 am (Breakfast)
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am (Speakers and Networking)
Venue:
Freight Island, 11 Baring Street, Manchester, M1 2PZ
Agenda:
- 9:30 am: Breakfast
- 10:00 am: Welcome by Andy Burnham and Sacha Lord
- 10:15 am: Speaker sessions
- 10:45 am: Networking
The Greater Manchester event will see the most ambitious project to date with the summit hosting over 200 speakers across 2 days and 4 stages with some new and exciting domestic and international partnerships.
The event will discuss the important role that the Night Time Economy plays in the international economic and cultural recovery both internationally and across the UK. With dedicated stages next year for International Speakers hosted by VibeLab, with new additional stages expanding our cultural footprint representing Theatre, Live & Electronic Music.
The full programme for the Night Time Economy Summit and venue will be released over the coming months, with speakers and panellists approaching a huge range of topics from Brexit, Diversity, Harm Reduction, Drug Testing, Electronic Music, Safeguarding, Women’s Safety, Health, Well Being, Access to Funding, Grass Roots Music, Licensing & Planning, Supply Chain Energy, Cost of Living Crisis, Technology, Mental Health, Live Music, Grass Roots Music, Events plus much much more.
The annual UK Benchmark Reports on Night Time Economy & Electronic Music will also be released at the summit, with expert panellists discussing the current impacts and the true economic, community and cultural value within the current UK marketplace.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain knowledge, and be part of the thriving night-time community.
Look forward to seeing you there!
If you would like to attend our FREE shesaid.so Welcome Breakfast Event, please access the following ticket link:
shesaid.so Breakfast Access Code: SheSaidSo
*Please note to validate the ticket you must be on site between 9.30 am - 10.30 am, or you will be subject to standard admission fees.
With over 200 speakers and support from key industry players such as the DEFECTED, Home Office, NACTSO, Mustard Media, Department of Business and Industry, The Fair, Skiddle, Ticketmaster, Toolroom, Hospital Records, VibeLab, UKH, BBPA, Pioneer, ATC, Beatport, TikTok, Institute of Hospitality, Japan NTE Association, Institute of Licensing, Gig Pig, NDML, AGF, Listen for Life, The Loop, Earth Percent, MVT, Featured Artist Coalition, UK Music, Morning Advertiser, DJ Magazine, UKCMA, Asbares, Showsec, Carbon Literacy, SIA, Drinkstrust, PRS Foundation, Arts Council, Help Musicians, Attitude is Everything, shesaid.so and many more, this year's Night Time Economy Summit promises to be a phenomenal and groundbreaking event. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of the conversation that will shape the future of the Night Time Economy.
Link to Site : https://nighttimeeconomysummit.com/
shesaid.so x Sony Music UK: 2024 Sony Music A&R Academy
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We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Sony Music Entertainment to kick off the Sony Music A&R Academy, a program designed to support and develop aspiring A&R professionals.
To celebrate the launch of the Sony Music A&R Academy 2023, shesaid.so and Sony Music are hosting a special event at the Sony London Offices on 8th November.
The event will feature a panel discussion with three A&R industry professionals and live music. Food and drink will be provided and there is an opportunity to network with Sony Music employees and other music industry professionals at the end of the night.
This event is free to attend and open to those who fall within these specific criteria:
◆Right to work in the UK
◆Young professionals and recent graduates
◆ Looking for a career in A&R
Since this event is specifically designed for early stage professionals interested in pursuing a career in A&R and has a limited capacity, we want to ensure that it aligns with your goals. We require those interested in RSVPing for the event to fit the criteria above.
🔵 To RSVP please visit here: https://lnkd.in/eyB7U_dM
In addition, Sony Music UK has opened up the 2024 A&R Academy! They are looking for 3 forward-thinking, music enthusiasts to come and join one of our labels: Columbia, RCA and Ministry Of Sound.
🔹The 12-month paid programme includes learning from the best in the business, being face-to-face with artists and getting real-world experience in A&R. With a specially designed programme of workshops and development opportunities, this internship is a chance to get a foot in the door in one of the biggest and most successful labels in the industry.
🔹 Applications are open until Monday 20th November at 5pm GMT.Learn more and apply via the shesaid.so Job Portal HERE.
shesaid.so Guide to ADE 2023
We compiled a guide to ADE 2023, featuring a curated selection of our top talks, exhibitions, parties, podcasts, panels, interviews, and meetings.
Scroll down to access our selected listings.
shesaid.do space at ADE 2023
Our full-day conference program in partnership with ADE Lab it taking place on Thursday, October 19th at Lynk & Co, the space will reflect key topics from the shesaid.so community, including workshops and discussions focused on technology, career development, music marketing and other music business trends; plus networking and showcasing opportunities featuring both local and global talent.
Address: Lynk & Co | Rokin 75, 1012 KL Amsterdam
An ADE Pro or ADE Lab pass is required for entry.
shesaid.do space at ADE 2023
Full Program Outline
CLICK HERE TO RSVP & for updates
ADE Conference & Networking
Pro & Free Listings (please check the links before you attend)
Wednesday, Oct 18
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
11:00 - 11:25 AM
Neurodiversity - How to Empower Yourself & Your Colleagues
Speakers: Tristan Hunt (Music Industry ADHD Coaching & former AFEM Regional Manager), Zoran Pillay (Founder, Widetempo)
INTERESTS: Strategies / (Mental) Health / ADE Pro / Short Cuts
LOCATION: Felix Meritis (Teekenzaal 2) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
12:15 - 13:00
Music Rights on Tour
Speakers: Daniëlle van Slooten (Customer Relations, Sena, NL) / Esther Maijer (Manager Customer Care, Buma/Stemra, NL) / Martijn Crama (Artist Manager, NL) / Trobi (NL)
INTERESTS: Labels & Publishing / Music Professional Course / Artist Course / Producer Course / ADE Lab / Paneltalk
LOCATION: Brakke Grond (The Dark Room) | Nes 45, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/music-rights-on-tour/2273597/
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
15:15 - 16:15
Halina Rice: An artist’s perspective on spatial audio
In this creative talk artist Halina Rice explores the opportunities around music presented in spatial audio in scenarios ranging from live performance to virtual and hybrid events.
INTERESTS: Live Events / Mix & Master / ADE Lab / Masterclass
LOCATION: Het Groene Paleis (Salonbar) | Rokin 65, Amsterdam
Wed, Oct 18
2023 16:00 - 16:45
The Art of A&R by Adam Beyer
Speaker: Adam Beyer (DJ/Producer, Drumcode) Interviewer: Renske van Kollenburg
LOCATION: Felix Meritis (Zuilenzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/the-art-of-a-r-by-adam-beyer/2242911/
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
18:00 - 21:00
Opening: “Clubbing Heritage x ADE: Narratives of Cooperation & Communication in New Electronic Music Aesthetics”
Time Panel 1: 6 pm - 7:20 pm
Panel Topic: Communication, Management and Promotion in Electronic Music Aesthetics, moderated by Laura Callegaro (booking agent and event manager at BPitch; co-founder of Enigma, Berlin)
● DJ Bone (DJ, producer, label owner)
● Nastia (DJ, producer, label owner)
● Katty Lange (Co-founder and Manager at Triangle Agency)
● Melissa Taylor (Tailored Communication)
● Bas Jenster (co-founder and promoter at Vault Sessions)
● Tim Dreske (DJ, booking agent at Outlined Am)
– 20 min networking break –
Time Panel 2: 7:40 pm - 9:00 pm
Panel Topic: Narratives of Cooperation: Identity and Expressivity in Club Culture, moderated by Nick Hoppezak (DJ, curator and manager at Lofi)
● Steve Rachmad (DJ, producer and label owner)
● Jose Luis Posada (founder and promoter at MedellinStyle.com / Freedom Festival)
● Manuela De Jong-Budimilic (booking agent and manager at Ad Sound)
● Johan Axander (co-founder and promoter at KHIDI / Cubeart Festival)
● Ferdgie Imambaks (co-founder and promoter at Orphic)
● Elena Natale (co-founder at HALL / unda Festival)
INTERESTS: Networking / Management / Global Scenes / Paneltalk / City Centre
LOCATION: Pakhuis de Zwijger | Piet Heinkade 179, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/clubbing-heritage-x-ade/2250877/
Afterparty at 8sixa "Enigma X Demian Records" | Wednesday, October 18 from 10:00 PM
Thursday, Oct 19
Thu, Oct 19, 2023
12:00 - 19:00
shesaid.so space at ADE
Speakers: Natalie Maddix, Kelli-Leigh, Louie Vega (Masters At Work & Nuyorican Soul), Barbara Tucker, Laura Leon, (REP Vocal Agency), Mai Jammeh (Sizzer), Isaiah Woelkens (Music Matters), Ines Gerlach - Creative Director Art & Teamlead (Philipp und Keuntje), Katrina Encanto - Executive Creative Director (180 Amsterdam), Iris van der Meule (Artist), Kuba Jekiel (Co-Founder, Radical Realities), Liz Miller (Meta), Jackie Queens (shesaid.so South Africa), DESIREE, Coco Em. DJ Sets: Chmba, Coco Em, Jameson Thomas
ADE Lab or Pro pass holders
LOCATION: Lynk & Co | Rokin 75, 1012 KL Amsterdam
Full program & Sign up for updates: https://partiful.com/e/tA6ubmMusIi7mqUItG7Z
October 19, 2023
7PM to 10PM
Believe & TuneCore ADE Mixer
LOCATION: Mayer Manor Nes 118 Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1012 KE
RSVP: https://events.blackbirdrsvp.com/tunecore-believe-ade-mixer
October 19, 2023
18:00 - 23:30
FUGA & Downtown Mixer
LOCATION: FUGA, Prinsengracht 583, 1016 HT Amsterdam
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ade-x-fuga-tickets-728206343777
Thu, Oct 19, 2023
11:00 - 13:15
LOCATION: Brakke Grond (The Workshop) | Nes 45, Amsterdam
Speaker: Resident Advisor's Editor-in-Chief, Whitney Wei.
The Art of Music Journalism
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/the-art-of-music-journalism/2162635/
Friday, Oct 20
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
15:00 - 17:00
shesaid.so Amsterdam chapter relaunch
Amsterdam Chapter of shesaid.so is reignited by music industry pros Melissa d’Engelbronner and Connie Chow.
INTERESTS: Free Drinks, Music & Networking
To celebrate this exciting relaunch, shesaid.so Amsterdam is hosting a Vrijdagmiddag borrel mixer on Friday, October 20, 2023, from 15:00 to 17:00 on the 4th floor of the FUGA office.
Space is limited to the first 100 people, so be sure to RSVP.
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
10:00 - 12:00
14% and Rising: Women in Music
Speakers: Verity Mayes (Director of Strategy & Music Services, Beatport), Stephanie McGuire (Senior A&R International, CTM Publishing), Sydney Blu (DJ), Laura van Dam (DJ), Céline Aron (So Blonde Management)
Moderator: Rosaline Yuen (AFEM)
LOCATION: Andaz Amsterdam (Gallery & Studio 1) | Keizersgracht 440, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/buma-women-in-music-brunch/2205345/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
11:15 - 12:00
Creating Safer Spaces in Clubs & Festivals
Speakers: Mattanja Ewida (SexMatters), Julienne Beijer (SexMatters)
LOCATION: Felix Meritis (Koepelzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
11:30 - 12:15
Coffee with Kittin Kittin (DJ/Producer)
Interviewer: Dave Clarke (DJ/Producer)
LOCATION: Felix Meritis (Zuilenzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/coffee-with-kittin/2136103/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
12:30 - 13:00
VC Money and The Gender Gap: Why do Female-led Start-Ups Get Left Out?
Speakers: Jessica Wilson (COO, SEVEN20), Claire Wright (Founder, BUDDY), Lorrain de Silva (Best Nights VC)
LOCATION: Felix Meritis (Teekenzaal 2) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
12:30 - 13:15
TuneCore - Essential Insider Knowledge Creating Music in the AI Era
Speaker: Andreea Gleeson (CEO TuneCore)
INTERESTS: Strategies / Opportunities / Streaming / AI / ADE Pro / Keynote / Highlight Keynote
LOCATION: Felix Meritis (Zuilenzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/essential-insider-knowledge-tunecore/2115165/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
12:30 - 13:30
Black To Techno Screening & Directors
Talk with Jenn Nkiru
LOCATION: Kanaal40 (Club) | Warmoesstraat 66, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/black-to-techno-screening-and-talk/2278295/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
12:30 - 13:30
Queerly Beloved - Live podcast recording
Speakers: Cormac (IE) / Josh Caffé (GB)
LOCATION: Het Groene Paleis (Recording Room) | Nes 42, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/queerly-beloved-live-podcast-recording/2304147/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
14:15 - 15:00
How Jayda G Inspires Climate Action
Speakers: Jayda G (DJ/Producer/Activist), Nicolas Brown (Award-Winning Director)
Moderator: Greg Cochrane
LOCATION: Felix Meritis (Shaffyzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/how-jayda-g-inspires-climate-action/2234419/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
16:00 - 16:45
Curating Culture with Mama Snake
INTERESTS: Curation / Artist Course / ADE Lab / Masterclass Buy Tickets
LOCATION: Brakke Grond (The Dark Room) | Nes 45, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/curating-culture-with-mama-snake/2179199/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
16:15 - 17:00
Cultivating Communities with Saoirse, ISAbella, LYDO & Bella Hall
Moderated by Whitney Wei (Resident Advisor)
LOCATION: Brakke Grond (Boom Box) | Nes 45, Amsterdam
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
16:45 - 17:30
HE.SHE.THEY. - How To Create Positivity Out Of Frustration
Speakers: Ashraf Ejjbair (HE.SHE.THEY., GB) / Bailey Greenwood (WME Agency, US) / Fernando Montes (WME Agency, ES) / Onomé Sarawi (Shelter Amsterdam, NL) / Sophia Kearney (HE.SHE.THEY., GB) / Steven Braines (HE.SHE.THEY., GB)
LOCATION: Felix Meritis (Zuilenzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
17:00 - 18:00
Halina Rice: An artist’s perspective on spatial audio
LOCATION: Het Groene Paleis (The Connector) | Rokin 65, Amsterdam
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
17:45 - 19:00
Live Jam & Jazz with Kamaal Williams
LOCATION: Brakke Grond (Boom Box) | Nes 45, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/live-jam-jazz-with-kamaal-williams/2293553/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
18:30 - 23:00
1001Tracklists x DJ.Studio Present: The Future Of Dance 2023
The Future of Dance ADE celebration will feature sets from some of the most inspiring female and POC artists over the last year.
RSVP to: rsvp@sololdn.com
LOCATION: Andaz Amsterdam (Gallery & Studio 1) | Keizersgracht 440, Amsterdam INTERESTS DJ / Producer / ADE Pro
Saturday, Oct 21
Saturday, Oct 21
11:00 - 12:00
Sound Meditation Session by Mirella Kroes
LOCATION: Kanaal40 (Club) | Warmoesstraat 66, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/meditative-morning-session/2278333/
Saturday, Oct 21
2-9 pm CET
shesaid.so x Cosmopolitan Clubhouse
Cosmopolitan’s Clubhouse is free to attend with RSVP.
We will keep the exact location a secret for a while, but the party will take place in the heart of Amsterdam, so you can easily move on to your next party.
You can register for one of the two time slots (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM or 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM).
But beware: full = full.
Keep a close eye on Cosmo’s socials, website and newsletters for the latest updates about the location and the program. We promise now: it will be good. Do not miss it!
RSVP: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/nl/lifestyle/a45046013/amsterdam-dance-event-cosmopolitan-clubhouse/
Sat, Oct 21, 2023
13:00 - 14:30
Hip Hop 50: Grandmaster Flash - Birth of a Culture
Talk with Hip-Hop pioneer, Grandmaster Flash
Moderator: Charisa Chotoe
LOCATION: Felix Meritis (Shaffyzaal) | Keizersgracht 324, Amsterdam
Festival
Wednesday, Oct 18
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
12:00 - 19:30
Our House: Immersive Experience on Electronic Music [exhibition]
Discover electronic dance music's past, present and future through immersive audiovisual shows, interactive installations and DJ-curated exhibits.
Featuring: Armin van Buuren (NL) / Carl Cox (GB) / Charlotte de Witte (BE) / Daft Punk (FR) / Deadmau5 (CA) / Kerri Chandler (US) / Reinier Zonneveld (NL
INTERESTS: House / Techno / Trance)
LOCATION: Our House Museum | Amstelstraat 24, Amsterdam
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
17:00 - 21:00
Louie Vega Signing session | new vinyl drop @ Rush Hour record store
LOCATION: Rush Hour (Rush Hour recordstore, Spuistraat 110, Amsterdam) | Spuistraat 116, Amsterdam
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
18:30 - 20:00
Decolonizing The Loop: 'What African Philosophy Can Teach Us About Electronic Music
Speaker: Music producer and researcher Josephine Zwaan (founder of rosetta)
LOCATION: Melkweg Cinema | Lijnbaansgracht 234a, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/decolonizing-the-loop/2073877/
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
20:00 - 01:00
Woza at Cut Throat (Amapiano/Deep House)
Line Up: Donn Stone European 305 Candl Telesford Cijntje
Tickets: https://woza.stager.co/web/tickets
LOCATION: Cut Throat Amsterdam | Beursplein 5, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/woza-cut-throat/2197899/
Wed, Oct 18, 2023
20:30 - 22:00
Above and Beyond: The Global Rise of Afro House (2022)
Music Documentary featuring Osunlade, Louie, Anané Vega and many others
LOCATION: Melkweg Cinema | Lijnbaansgracht 234a, Amsterdam
Thursday, Oct 19
Thu, Oct 19, 2023
21:00 - 01:00
Mannequin Records x Bordello Aperitivo
Line-up: Alessandro Adriani (IT) / Marsman (NL)
INTERESTS: Cold Wave, Synth Music
LOCATION
Bordello Aperitivo | Zeedijk 41, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/mannequin-records-x-bordello-aperitivo/2135721/
Thu, Oct 19, 2023
20:00 - 06:00
Teletech Thursday
Line-up: Azyr (GB) / Basswell (FR) / DJ Boneyard (AU) / DJ G2G (DK) / Europa (DE) / Funk Tribu (CO) / Hannah Laing (GB) / HØLEIGH (DE) / Part Time Killer (DE) / Samba Boys (IE) / Sara Landry (US) / Shlømo (FR) / Spekki Webu (NL) / TDJ (CA) / Yarak (DE) / Yozy (ES)
INTERESTS: Techno
LOCATION: Hemkade 48 | Hemkade 48, Zaandam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/teletech-thursday/2267183/
Thu, Oct 19, 2023
22:00 - 06:00
VibeLab x Club Commission Berlin x House Music with Love
A party for everyone to feel welcome
Line-up: Love Lab Room 1: Cecilia Tosh Dj Holographic Megatronic Oli Neate Ruby Savage Room 2: Athie Umgido Elif ** Kaan Akalin (Live) Jordan Arts (Live) Ria Mehta
LOCATION Sexyland World | Noordwal 1, Amsterdam
Thu, Oct 19, 2023
22:00 - 05:00
Thu, Oct 19, 2023 22:00
Soul Clap Records & Young Art Records presents House of EFUNK
Line-up: BON AIME (NL) / Cakes da Killa (US) / DJ Minx (US) / Lauren Flax (US) / Machinedrum (US) / Mauro Moreno (NL) / musclecars (US) / Soul Clap (US) / Tatie Dee (FR) / Todd Edwards (US) / Tom Trago (NL) / Zeynep Erbay (TR)
INTERESTS: House
LOCATION: IJver Amsterdam NDSM | Scheepsbouwkade 72, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/tbd/2069655/
Friday, Oct 20
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
12:00 - 23:00
Into the Woods x ADE
Line-up: Akua (US) / Alci (TR) / Blawan (GB) / Carlos Valdes (NL) / Chlär (CH) / Coloray (NL) / Dragu (CO) / Enzo Siragusa (GB) / FJAAK (DE) / Gene On Earth (DE) / Héctor Oaks (DE) / Jennifer Loveless (AU) / Kim April (NL) / Lola Edo (NL) / Lucky Done Gone (NL) / Maribou State (GB) / Mowgli (NL) / Nene H (DE) / O'Flynn (GB) / S-candalo (DE) / Saoirse (GB) / Sedef Adasi (DE) / She/her (NL) / Tifra (NL) / Young Marco (NL)
INTERESTS: Disco / House / Techno
LOCATION: NDSM | Tt. Neveritaweg 15, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/into-the-woods-ade-festival-friday/2029425/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
De Scorro x B.A.D (Day & Night programme)
19:00-20:00
Panel Talk: Niks (Black Artist Database) and Perry (De Scorro). Moderated by Christine Kakaire.
23:00-07:00
Club Night: Arakaza b2b DRKNGHTS, Batu, Goth Jafar, KMRU (Live), MI-EI, Niks and DJ Stingray 313
INTERESTS: Electro / House / Techno
LOCATION: De School | Jan van Breemenstraat 1, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/talk-de-scorro-x-b-a-d/2124231/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
19:00 - 02:00
Chloé Caillet at W Amsterdam (curated by Cercle)
Line-up: Chloé Caillet (GB) / DESIREE (ZA) / Jennifer Cardini (FR) / Matisa (IT)
INTERESTS: Live Performance
LOCATION: W Amsterdam (Lounge) | Spuistraat 175, Amsterdam
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
23:59 - 06:00
Terra goes ADE
Line up: G10 (NL) / Juba (GB) / Kampire (UG) / KILIMANJARO (ZA) / Manuka Honey (GB) / Unruly Phoenix (NL)
INTERESTS: Live Events / Live Performance / Bass / Amapiano/Deep House
LOCATION: Parallel | Buiksloterweg 5C, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/terra/2186029/
Fri, Oct 20, 2023
22:00 - 08:00
Cooking with Palms Trax
Line-up: Call Super (GB) / Francesco Del Garda (IT) / mad miran (NL) / OK Williams (GB) / Palms Trax (GB) / Paquita Gordon (IT)
INTERESTS: Disco / House /
LOCATION: Lofi | Basisweg 63, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/cooking-with-palms-trax/2062989/
Saturday, Oct 21
Sat, Oct 21, 2023
08:00 - 18:00
Breakfast Club ADE Marathon: Start!
Line-up: AliA (BE) / Ben UFO (GB) / Eversines (NL) / Helena Hauff (DE) / Jaime Frias (NL) / mad miran (NL) / Oceanic (NL) / S-candalo (DE) / Tsepo (NL)
INTERESTS: Elektro / House / Techno
LOCATION: THE OTHER SIDE | Rigakade 10, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/breakfast-club-ade-marathon-start/2032979/
Sat, Oct 21, 2023
12:00 - 22:00
DGTL ADE: We still believe by the Blessed Madonna
Line-up: Bambounou (FR) / BELLA (NL) / Dee Diggs (US) / FKA.M4A (DE) / Palms Trax (GB) / Patrick Mason (DE) / Sedef Adasi (DE) / The Blessed Madonna (GB) / Vuur (NL)
INTERESTS: DGTL / Disco / House / Techno
LOCATION: NDSM Warehouse | NDSM-Plein 85, Amsterdam
Sat, Oct 21, 2023
23:00 - 07:00
Shelter presents: 5 years of HE.SHE.THEY
Line-up: Black Cadmium (NL) / Dr. Rubinstein (DE) / Ellen Allien (DE) / Maya Jane Coles (GB) / Volvox (US)
INTERESTS: Techno
LOCATION: Shelter Amsterdam | Overhoeksplein 1, Amsterdam
Sat, Oct 21, 2023
23:00 - 08:00
CLUB RAUM invites Mala Junta
Line-up: BASHKKA (DE) / D.Dan (US) / DJ TOOL (DE) / Gabrielle Kwarteng (US) / Hyperaktivist (VE) / Yazzus (GB)
LOCATION: CLUB RAUM | Humberweg 3, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/club-raum-invites-mala-junta/2081063/
Sun, Oct 22, 2023
Sun, Oct 22, 2023
14:00 - 08:00
CODA - Ratherlost & Pax-Romana
Line-up: Anouschka (NL) / Dasha Rush (RU) / DJ Nobu (JP) / DJ Pete (DE) / DVS1 (US) / Freddy K (DE) / GiGi FM (FR) / JakoJako (DE) / Kia (AU) / Naone (KR) / Sandrien (NL) / Shoal (JP) / Spekki Webu (NL)
LOCATION: Lofi | Basisweg 63, Amsterdam
https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/coda-ratherlost-pax-romana/2063039/
shesaid.so's global Record Store Day picks
Happy #RecordStoreDay!
Record Store Day was conceived in 2007 at a gathering of independent record store owners and employees as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding independently-owned record stores globally.
The day brings together fans, artists, and thousands of independent record stores around the world. A number of records are pressed specifically for Record Store Day, with a list of releases for each country, and are only distributed to shops participating in the event.
Check out the video with our fave picks, including women-owned shops. It was tough to choose!
shesaid.so LA screening: Spinning Gold
in Events, Announcement
We have limited spaces for an exclusive advance screening of Spinning Gold, this Monday, March 27th, in Los Angeles, ahead of its premier in theaters March 31.
The movie, about Neil Bogart and Casablanca Records’ discovery of artists such as Donna Summer and Gladys Knight, also features the story of Joyce Bogart Trabulus, who actually discovered KISS, taught them how to do their makeup and steered them to stardom, only to be completely written out of their narrative.
After the movie we’ll hold an intimate panel with Joyce Bogart Trabulus herself and a few other surprise guests, to hear directly about their experiences with the movie and as women in music. Co-hosted by shesaid.so LA, Warner Music Group and Women Under The Influence.
Please RSVP HERE to request a spot.
Member Spotlight #40: Kaitlyn Davies
For this month’s Member Spotlight we spoke to Kaitlyn Davies (she/her), a Canadian based in Lisbon, where she works and collaborates at the forefront of music and technology. She explores this nexus through research, facilitation and community organising in her roles at Friends With Benefits and Refraction DAO’s, and hosts radio shows on Refuge Worldwide and Cashmere Radio. Kaitlyn was kind enough to tell us more about her work in web3 and beyond, as well as to share some of her learnings and advice from her career so far.
shesaid.so: Tell us a little more about yourself, and your career journey so far.
Kaitlyn: Hi! I’m Kaitlyn, a Canadian based in Lisbon via Berlin, New York and London. I got my start in the music industry helping out at a university radio station in Toronto while I was in high school, which led me to an artist and brand development company where I held roles across public relations and artist management. I was feeling the itch to engage with bigger markets and live outside of my hometown Toronto, and ended up moving to London, UK in 2016. My time in London started out with me working in film festivals, but I could sense I wanted to be back closer to music. Through a stroke of luck and good timing, I ended up in the Boiler Room offices (which is where I first got introduced to shesaid.so!). Boiler Room was a wild ride and I spent time in both the London and New York offices over the course of the next 2 years, while also working on summer music festivals back in Canada. My visa in the UK was coming to an end but I wasn’t ready to leave Europe, and decided to move to Berlin in 2018. In Berlin I switched from working primarily in events and marketing to the recorded music industry, where I spent time in the !K7 Records offices before landing in the digital content operations department at SoundCloud for three years.
While I was at SoundCloud, I started a collective, CO:QUO, with two amazing humans + fellow shesaid.so members, Mel Powell and PortraitXO. Our focus is to facilitate events, conversation and practice-based education across music, technology, art and science, and we’ve collaborated with artists, collectives, brands, and governmental funding bodies to bring our thinking to life. Operating at these intersections with CO:QUO and alongside some personal research, I inevitably ended up exploring blockchain and web3 technologies at the beginning of 2021. This research culminated in a series of digital events I produced with the collective exploring the future possibilities and limitations of technology for the music industry. This marked the beginning of my professional journey in the space, where I now work with and for two cultural DAO’s (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations) Friends With Benefits and Refraction leading membership and curatorial partnerships, respectively. There is so much more to be said in between all of these lines, but an interest in the way humans, communities, art and technology interact has been the driving force behind what I do, why I move, and why I stay up late on the internet or at the rave.
shesaid.so: What do you consider some of your greatest career achievements, and why?
Kaitlyn: Although I’d consider CO:QUO more of a personal project than career achievement, starting the collective has opened so many doors and given me the opportunity to pursue ideas collaboratively. I’m so proud of the work we’ve done, from our first residency at the Night Embassy to our monthly radio show on Refuge Worldwide.
This summer, I had the pleasure of working on the programming team for the inaugural FWB FEST in Idyllwild, California. The extended Friends With Benefits fam gathered in the forest for some big discussions, wicked musical performance, and one of the most magical sunsets I’ve ever seen. Pulling off this event with our dream team, and receiving positive feedback from our community was a big career highlight.
Literally, the day after FWB FEST ended, our curatorial team at Refraction huddled up to begin decision making on our Creative Grants programme, which has been such a rewarding process from day dot. The programme has allowed us to decentralize our operations and collection, while supporting members of the DAO in realizing creative projects all over the world. The redistribution of capital and lowering barriers to entry are a huge part of why I decided to get involved in web3, and this project has helped drive that mission.
shesaid.so: What are some of the challenges you've faced, and how have they shaped you and your career?
Kaitlyn: I started in the industry pretty young and often found it hard for people to take me seriously. I won’t say those days are totally over, but I’ve grown into my various roles over the years and know how to stick up for myself after living and working through those interactions.
The music and creative industries are incredibly precarious and extractive. Taking on second (and third, and fourth) jobs, having projects fall through at the last minute, and the personal and nepotistic nature of the industry are all realities that can be very unkind to workers. Thankfully, these realities can have silver linings. Getting to work across disciplines, on varied projects, with people I’m lucky to call friends keeps me motivated.
shesaid.so: Your career to date has spanned several areas of the industry, from the intersection of music and tech as well as research and community. What are some of the key skills that have helped you get where you are today?
Kaitlyn: Staying organised, curious, and positive has brought me a long way. Spreadsheets are here to help and have helped me manage big projects and keep track of ideas and resources. When my curiosity is dwindling, I know it’s time to pick up a book or trawl a dark corner of the internet. Keeping a (mostly!) positive outlook helps me drown out a lot of noise.
Criticism is care, and being open to feedback is really important. I tend to go all-in on projects, and can put blinders up which don’t allow me to collaborate or work effectively. It can be tough to hear, but it’s important to stay in service of the project or community you’re trying to serve, not yourself.
shesaid.so: Here at shesaid.so we continue to curate informative and discursive Web3 content which has inspired questions from artists, managers, labels/publishers and more. For those dipping their toes in to Web3, could you tell us a bit more about your work in this space so far and any ways people could find out more?
Kaitlyn: My work in web3 focuses around community stewardship, curatorial practice, and knowledge sharing. Admittedly my financial literacy could be better, and my technical skills aren’t as sharp, but I’m working on it! An amazing aspect of the web3 community is how willing folks are to help and answer questions.
In my experience, it’s difficult to toe-dip without totally diving in, but a great resource for folks at all levels of web3-knowledge and across different industry sectors is the research and Discord community stewarded by the folks at Water + Music. I am always referencing their published research, and the discourse that goes on in their Discord is impressive.
Friends With Benefits and Refraction also have editorial arms that are publishing thought-leading ideas around DAOs, online artist communities, and creative uses of technology that readers might find illuminating.
shesaid.so: Can you tell us about Refraction and what we can look out for from the community?
Kaitlyn: Yes! RefractionDAO is a group of artists, culture workers and creatively inclined people collaborating on ongoing events, releasing NFT projects, and producing written, visual, and audio content around art, culture, and music today. We’re enabled by blockchain technology, meaning that we have a governance token called $REFRACT, which helps us compensate community members for their efforts, while increasing their say in DAO-wide decision-making. We primarily convene on Discord and at in-person events around the world.
We’ll be closing out the year with Refraction Festival Miami during Art Basel, and a series of events in Tokyo accompanied by an NFT drop of the artwork displayed— stay tuned! I also mentioned our ongoing Creative Grants projects, which you can check out here. If any of this sounds interesting, you can apply to join the DAO here.
shesaid.so: You host radio shows on Refuge Worldwide and Cashmere Radio. What kind of music are you loving at the moment that we can expect to hear from your shows?
Kaitlyn: Big love to recent albums from Lucrecia Dalt, Sudan Archives, Moin, Marina Herlop and Alex G. I’ve definitely been in a moody guitar music and power pop phase recently after a summer of listening to a lot of UKG and techy-house mixes on SoundCloud. I am near constantly digging through Discogs and record store bins (I’ve been regretting not buying an All Saints 12” all morning), and am as big a fan of older releases as I am of new ones. Have had Brigitte Fontaine’s 1972 album Comme à la Radio and Little Annie’s 1992 Short and Sweet on repeat recently. Expect to hear all of this on upcoming radio shows!
shesaid.so: Can you share one piece of advice that has stayed with you in your career and why was it impactful to you?
Kaitlyn: Being resilient is everything, and chasing your dreams is hard. There are ups and downs in every career path, but the creative industries are never-ending roller coasters. Realizing that it’s a skill and not a given to navigate the bumps has been integral to the way I go about my day-to-day.
shesaid.so: Which people in the music industry are you inspired by, and why?
Kaitlyn: Holly Herndon, Mat Dryhurst, Liz Pelly, David Turner, Cherie Hu, Elijah, Bas Grasmayer, PortraitXO, Sarah Farina, DJ Sprinkles, Hanif Abdurraqib, Bob Boilen, Jessica Hopper, Kathleen Hanna, Patti Smith, Neneh Cherry, Britney Spears. Tirelessly, relentlessly, doing their thing.
shesaid.so: How can people reach you if they want to connect?
Kaitlyn: Always there when you call, always online.
Words by Clare Everson
Eight years of shesaid.so
The shesaid.so community is celebrating 8 years of awareness, connection and education. Join us as we take a moment to reflect on what we achieved over the last 12 months and what the future may hold.
So far this year; we featured interviews with some of our favorite artists and music industry execs, showcased up and coming talent, embarked on several industry partnerships and projects, discussed issues that are at the core of our community and explored the latest trends in the music industry.
Our 2022 highlights:
We welcomed music executive Christine Osazuwa to the shesaid.so family in her new role as UK Director.
We launched the shesaidsoTV on Vans Channel 66, which featured a mix of interviews and DJ sets with some of the most inspiring women and gender non-conforming people in music, streaming live from Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Mexico City.
We teamed up with DistroKid to bring you a 4-part series that unpacks the secrets behind a successful release.
We returned to International Music Summit with our own space across three days of programming focused on Innovation, Parenthood and the New Generation and a series of talks and conversations on the inclusive future of music and culture in Web3.
Our shesaid.so Parenthood Committee was regrouped with a set of actions to provide an open platform to empower parents, prospective parents and caregivers in the music industry.
We continued to elevate our community with new features and videos, including our permanent series; Artist Spotlight, Member Spotlight, Mix Series and the shesaid.so Radio LA & Spain at dublab and our Spotify Playlist.
We listened to our community and brought back our Google Group.
We were thrilled to host our showcase at Roundhouse Rising Festival and to take over ADE with the shesaid.so official space and we.grow Mentoring Program.
Stay tuned as we’ll share more about our achievements throughout the years!
For the rest of the year, we are taking some time to recalibrate and prepare for some exciting announcements in 2023. Take a moment to read an open letter from our founder Andreea Magdalina as she reflects on the past and hints at what the future may hold.
Dear community,
As we take a brief moment to celebrate our 8th anniversary, I feel compelled to deeply reflect on our past achievements and take our time contemplating the future.
We've learned and achieved so much over the last few years together with our members and partners. From countless events and online sessions, through to mentoring programs and editorial content that strived to educate and bring the community closer together. Since shesaid.so's launch as a passion project back in 2014, our community has seen and played a part in key moments for the music business and the diversity and inclusion movement - including a pandemic, #metoo, BLM, streaming, the rise (and lows) of the creator economy, web3 and NFTs to name a few. While some of the wider milestones in our society feel like setbacks, we cannot help but move towards the future with a deep sense of hope.
As we look towards the future in a sustainable way, it's imperative that we take a long term and deep thinking approach. Prior to the pandemic, our public-facing focus was on creating awareness of our mission & goals via events. The global shift to the digital space forced our community to find new ways of connecting and collaborating with one another and, in some cases, embrace new technologies that are once again reshaping how we produce, distribute and consume online outputs via blockchain. Not only that, but our community has evolved from a group of mostly female music executives to include people of all genders who work in music both in a creative and business capacity; we have grown larger in the US where our identity and our bodies are highly politicized; we have welcomed more artists than ever before and we have expanded in new territories while others have folded.
New questions around identity, community, economic value, inflation, digital governance, privacy and ownership have emerged, pushing the music & creative industries to reimagine their place in the world and on the internet. shesaid.so is no stranger to these questions. As a community, it feels we have arrived at a crossroads: on one hand, we have accomplished our mission to drive awareness of diversity and inclusion, and, on the other, it feels as if this newfound social awareness has created more polarization than ever before. If conversation & awareness were our goals thus far, where do we go from here? What is our place in the music business today and moving forward? Who are we and how do we capture this ever evolving communal agency that makes us, authentically us?
In order to find the most thoughtful answers to these questions, we are taking a step back from all major projects for the remainder of the year to make room for deep investigation. This means our annual Alternative Power 100 Music List campaign is indefinitely going on hold, along with our monthly editions of Artist & Member Spotlights, Community Town Halls and other recurring editorials. We are also going to evaluate our existing partnerships, allies and core members to ensure they continue to be in alignment with our values as we look towards the future with a renewed sense of standards. To improve transparency, we will rearticulate shesaid.so's vision, mission statement and values and reassemble them into a new cohesive documentation system that our community can easily reference internally and externally. Last but not least, we will explore new tools of organization and governance with the goal to increase community participation and reward members based on the level of their contributions. Big changes are looming on the horizon and, as a member, please rest assured that you will play a significant part in bringing them forth.
I'm filled with gratitude as I write this. The 19 year-old me who left Romania to be a student in London would have never thought that, 5 years later, a small act of registering a new domain name with an unusual tld would lead to what shesaid.so is today. While I'm working on clarifying what it will be, I think we can all look back with pride on what it has been. When I sat down to create the very first shesaid.so community platform (the same google group we still use today), I knew we may never reach the ultimate destination in my lifetime. To embark on a journey whose terminus may never be found is a strange feeling for anyone with a strictly logical mindset like mine was eight years ago. And yet I've learned more about myself and my destination from the hidden backwoods that this path has taken me on than I would have from simply crossing the finish line. I'm so excited to continue getting lost together in new ways on the way there.
Yours,
/AM
Event recap: shesaid.so showcase at the Roundhouse Rising Festival
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Thank you for making the shesaid.so showcase at Roundhouse’s Rising Festival a success!
Deto Black, Zanillya, TrueMendous
The showcase was all about the lyricism, powerful rhythms and empowering messages that these artists have created. You could feel how that had travelled through everyone in the room, leaving a feeling of longing to relive the night again.
The night opened with Flora Yin Wong, the room filling out quickly as she began her set. Flora's experimental, rhythmic tracks had the audience hooked, creating anticipation in the air for what the rest of the night would entail. Next was Zanillya, who only continued to build on the sturdy foundations Flora had built. The crowd warmed to Zanillya immediately, with her infectiously bright energy and impactful music pulsing through the audience.
This energy and enthusiasm within the crowd seemed to carry on through the night as they welcomed Truemendous to the stage. She had the jaws of everyone in the room touching the floor with her striking flow patterns and vocal techniques, carefully and articulately portraying her messages with an immense force that you simply could not ignore. We then had Deto Black to conclude our evening, she captivated the crowd with her powerful and magnetising performance in an instant. Hyping everyone up during her last few tracks they were sad the night had to end. Once Deto was finished the room was still humming with joy and excitement from the night, many people approached me to exclaim how brilliant the line-up was.
The highlight of the night for us would be seeing how much the audience and artists connect. We loved how welcoming and supportive the audience were towards each artist and how that was reciprocated right back from the stage. There was a fantastic exchange of energy, and we could feel that the artists used that energy to make their performances better than they could have imagined.
A big thank you to the Roundhouse staff for being great communicators and doing their best to fulfil every request we had on the day, no matter how big or small! It made all the difference to work with a team of people at the venue who were present and just as passionate to be there with us to make a great show.
Words by Vix Brand @vixkurtis
Photos by Jennifer McCord & Vix Brand
shesaid.so space at ADE 2022 // powered by ZORA
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The shesaid.so space at ADE 2022 powered by ZORA will feature a full day of programming on Friday October 21st at Lynk & Co’s flagship Amsterdam Club located right in the middle of all the ADE action.
The first half of the day will include activities related to the mentoring program as well as public facing talks, networking and electronic music. The second half of the day will exclusively focus on web3 discussions, performances and networking - plus a music NFT gallery and other interactive exercises designed to educate and showcase what’s possible within the web3 ecosystem.
Our goal is to create an inclusive environment where our global community attending ADE can connect with one another and other industry professionals, in addition to learning. The program will reflect some of the most ardent topics from the shesaid.so world - including diversity & inclusion as well as more industry-facing discussions. Last but not least, the space will highlight initiatives and creatives curated from the community and provide promotional opportunities for showcasing talent.
RSVP is requiredLynk & Co Rokin 75 1012 KL Amsterdam
Program Outline
11am-11:45am
Meta x Music Masterclass
Open to ADE Pro & Lab pass holders
Learning/Education
Description: Meta’s Artist Partnerships (Liz Miller) and Label Partnerships (Josh Nicoll) will run through all the latest best practices for Facebook and Instagram, including a run-through of our current music products and a quick look into our work in blockchain technology and the metaverse.
11:45am-12:00pm: Networking
12:00-12:30pm
AMA: Record Labels, DSPs & Publishing
Open to ADE Pro & Lab pass holders
Q&A format
This session will allow the audience to ask questions directly from our guest speakers.
Speakers: Liz Miller (Meta), Bina Fronda (Ultra Records), Isla Fabinyi (Sentric Music Publishing), Panos Polimatidis (Head of Artist Relations UK, Believe), Andreas Rizek (Head of A&R, North America, Ultra Publishing).
12:30-12:45pm: Networking
12:45-1:15pm
AMA: Agents & Managers
Open to ADE Pro & Lab pass holders
Q&A format
This session will allow the audience to ask questions directly from our guest speakers.
Speakers: Sarah Stam (Set The Tone); Lucy Atkinson (Earth), Jameson Thomas (IAMJT), Melanie McClain. Eva Greene (Black Acre); Alexandra Hale (Higher Ground); Hannah Shogbola (UTA).
WEB 3 Programming Kicks off
1:15-2:30pm:
Music NFT Gallery + Wallet Onboarding + Special NFT showcase & discussion TBA
2:30-3:15pm
Workshop: ZORA presents: Enabling Decentralised Music Communities; hosted by Kaitlyn Davies (Refraction)
Open to ADE Pro & Lab pass holders
Learning/Education
Description: From DIY venues to major record labels, community-building currently stands as one of the most difficult, rewarding and profitable means of being a music practitioner, particularly in the age of social networks and streaming platforms. Emerging technologies promise artists and fans new models for funding and participation but often add value back to the tech companies rather than the communities they claim to support. Could decentralised infrastructures offer music makers and maintainers more sustainable alternatives? Join RefractionDAO and ZORA for a crash course on web3 basics for music communities.
3:15-3:30pm: Networking
3:30-4:00pm
AMA: What the hell is Web3?
Open to ADE Pro & Lab pass holders
Discussion/Debate
TBD speakers: Michail Stangl (ZORA), Kat Young (ZORA), Kat Rodgers (Water & Music) & Cece Palmquist (beta.catalog.works).
4:00-4:15pm: Networking
4:15-5:00pm
Web3 Artist Interview
In conversation with Richie Hawtin & Portrait XO; hosted by Andreea Magdalina (shesaid.so)
5:00-7:30pm
Web3 Mixer
Open to all with RSVP
Networking
Free drinks
Live AV performance by Portrait XO
shesaid.so DJs: SUCHI & Karen Nyame KG
we.grow at ADE Mentoring Program 2022
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In 2022 the shesaid.so x ADE mentoring program is back under a new, inclusive name, we.grow at ADE. This year five mentees from the electronic music sphere and five mentees with a more specific focus on the web3 space will be invited along. Mentors are curated from the global shesaid.so community and mentees are invited to apply via the ADE website.
Program Outline
10 mentors & 10 mentees (5 electronic music + 5 web3)
1 Mentor handbook
1 Mentee handbook
1 Mentor/Mentee training session
3 private events
Mentors & Mentees
This year we are excited to invite 5 mentees from the wide electronic music space and 5 mentees with a more specific focus on the web3 space.
The web3 track of the scheme will take place in partnership with ZORA - The open protocol to buy, sell and curate NFTs on Ethereum. We feel particularly aligned with them as a partner, as reflected by their Manifesto.
Web3 is a growing technology area that is changing the music industry as we speak and it is our desire to educate our community about opportunities within it and offer them the chance to learn from the best leaders in this space.
For the regular electronic music track of the scheme, we teamed up with YouTube Music and Meta to host a kickoff and a closing brunch events for mentors and mentees. This is an opportunity for us to create connections for the we.grow participants to these powerful companies.
Mentees! Apply for a chance to be selected in the program here!
Submission period has been extended to Thursday, Oct 13th
Please note that after sign up, the shesaid.so team will pick 10 lucky mentees to follow this years' we.grow mentorship. Mentees will be contacted on October 14th.
Hispanic Heritage Month
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shesaid.so honors Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring stories of industry leaders. Curated by Maria Gironas
Alongside our friends in the US, we’re excited to be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! We partnered up with shesaid.so community member Maria Gironas to spotlight stories of premiere music industry pros from the Latinx community, digging deeper into the various cultures that exist and influences that make them who they are today. They’ll be sharing their favorite artists, family traditions, and more of what it means for each of them to be Hispanic/Latino/Latinx.
Check out all of the video features on our socials (from Thursday, Oct 6 - Friday, Oct 14) and see below for quick snapshot interviews to get to know them even more!
Maria Gironas
Maria has followed two north stars throughout her career: elevating marginalized communities and empowering creatives to embrace technology. Over the past 10+ years, these pillars have guided her career through companies that span the entertainment and tech industries such as Reybee, Fender, YouTube, Q&A, Human Re-Sources, and now Reddit. Through her own company – Cool Shit, Cool People – she continues these missions by working on artist development, talent relations, and integrated marketing with clients like Wide Eyed Entertainment, Casper, Downtown Records, VLVT Tree and more.
Questions
What’s a song that best represents you?
Woof hard one but the first one that came to mind was "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings" by Caroline Polachek. It's a sad banger and I think that best describes me.
What’s one of your favorite family traditions?
Instead of Christmas Day, my family celebrates Christmas Eve. We stay up all night until midnight and countdown until Christmas Day and we all hug and kiss each other then immediately open presents. We also do Minute To Win It challenges and a talent show so we all stay up, haha.
What’s one secret or piece of advice you have for anyone who’s Latinx wanting to enter the industry?
When I started saying I wanted to work in music, I kept getting "you should work in Latin music." It's important for Latinos to be representatives in the Latin music market, but I also think it's lame to pigeon hole someone. I want to work on everything, metal, rock, pop, latin, jazz and more. My advice is don't let anywhere tell you where you fit in.
Favorite dish?
I'll go with a Bolivian one: Silpancho. It's like a steak milanese with rice, fried potatoes, tomatoes, onion, and an egg on top. My Mom makes it better than anyone and will fight anyone who says otherwise.
What’s your dream?
Enjoying the ride to live up to my potential. What is that you ask? Still figuring it out, and that's okay. Trying to remain present and savor this great life.
Who’s your favorite Latinx artist right now?
Angel22, no question. They are the future and the now of Latin music.
What is something unique about your nationality you want people to know?
Although not the most talked about of Latino’s, Bolivians are an extremely rich culture of people (maybe I’m biased). But the facts are the country recognizes over 30+ languages spoken, we have cholita wrestling (look it up it’s sick), and over 60% of the country is indigenous.
Socials
Instagram: @mariagironas
Twitter: @MariaGironas
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariagironas
Dani Sala
Dani Sala has been behind the scenes creating cultural moments with artists, producers, and songwriters for 5+ years. Based in Los Angeles, she’s an Artist, Writer/Producer Manager for Wide Eyed Entertainment which is best known for working with creatives like Julia Michaels, Becky G, Di Genius, Elena Rose, and ANGEL22, amongst others. Prior to those roles, she was a day-to-day artist manager, studio manager, along with completing internships across marketing, streaming, and sustainability at places such as Universal Music Group, Coca-Cola FEMSA, and more. Dani is also currently an A&R consultant for Atlanitc Records.
Questions
What’s a song that best represents you?
Follow Your Arrow - Kacey Musgraves
What’s one of your favorite family traditions?
Every single Sunday, my whole family gets together at my grandparents’ house in the countryside in Colombia. It’s one of my favorite things about being home.
What’s one secret or piece of advice you have for anyone who’s Latinx wanting to enter the industry?
Don’t put a ceiling on yourself. I genuinely think you can do anything you set your mind to by working hard, caring about what you do, and being a good person. Don’t limit yourself because of your background - I’ve never thought less of myself because I’m a woman or because I'm Colombian. And if anyone has done it for me, I have blinders on; I’m living my life and working for what I want. Help people win and surround yourself by people who want to see you win.
Favorite dish?
Sushi (don’t tell me I’ll get sick of it, I lived in Japan for eight years 😜)
What’s your dream?
The life I’m living. I work in music for a living, I’m surrounded by the best people who want to see me win, and I get to help artists grow and make fans’ dreams come true… it’s all I’ve ever wanted.
Who’s your favorite Latinx artist right now?
I would’ve been more original, but I just went to his show, so I need to say Bad Bunny.. Such an inspiring story of a Latino breaking every single barrier and becoming the biggest artist in the world. It gives me chills. I hope everyone gets to see him live - truly a life-changing experience.
What is something unique about your nationality you want people to know?
We’re very sarcastic and always try to add humor to everything :)
Stephanie Leyva
Focused on empowering connections between content creators and music artists as the Director of Partnerships at Thematic, Stephanie Leyva leads the charge in innovative music discovery through social. She works extensively with creatives on the site to ensure success digitally, on the platform, and support their initiatives.
Stephanie has led numerous trending music-driven influencer marketing campaigns for “Sunroof” by Nicky Youre, “Glitter” and “Supalonely (feat. Gus Dapperton” by BENEE, “Checklist (feat. Chromeo)” by MAX and so many more. She’s worked alongside various labels such as Universal, Republic Records and Sony Music.
Questions
What song best represents you?
The song that I feel best represents me, especially during this Hispanic Heritage Month would be "El Sinaloense." This song represents my family's roots in Sinaloa, Mexico and makes me feel proud to be Mexican.
What's one of your family traditions?
One of my favorite family traditions is drinking cafecito with my family on Saturday mornings! This is something we've been doing ever since I can remember and something I look forward to on Saturday mornings when I'm in town. Our family that lives in the area, tia's and tio's come over early morning and we drink coffee together in our pajamas while sharing in a conversation.
What's one secret or piece of advice you have for anyone who's latinx wanting to enter the industry?
One piece of advice for anyone looking to get into the music and creator tech industry would be to use your differences as LatinX as a differentiator to stand out! Share your differences with your employer or potential employer and share how those differences will help you achieve success in the position or field. Use your understanding of those cultural nuances to identify opportunities for the company to help them communicate better with their users.
Favorite Dish?
Pozole for sure! I can't get enough of this Mexican dish. I can have this anytime of year and would never get tired of it.
Who's your favorite LatinX artist right now?
Karol G! She's so luchona and inspiring and just breaking records left and right. She's someone who is so talented and empowering to our community.
What is something unique about your nationality that you want people to know?
Something unique about where I'm from in Mexico (Sinaloa) I would say is our love for Seafood and specifically a dish called Aguachiles. It's a spicy seafood dish that is most enjoyed on a hot day!
Erika Montes
Erika Montes is a music executive who has worked with today's biggest artists at companies like SoundCloud, Fuse, and Island Def Jam.
Questions
What’s a song that best represents you?
At this very moment in my life Marc Anthony’s “Voy A Vivir” fits me perfectly. It’s about enjoying your life moment to moment. One foot in front of the other. What good is this life if you’re not living it?
What’s one of your favorite family traditions?
My mom and i do a trip every year, even during COVID, we managed to somehow make them happen. The most special one was when we traveled to Mendoza, Argentina where my father’s family is from so I can have a deeper connection to that side of my family tree.
What’s one secret or piece of advice you have for anyone who’s Latinx wanting to enter the industry?
The first thing I always say is be kind to everyone you meet and no position is too small (a foot in the door is a step to get into the rooms you want). I got into this industry because a friend of a friend was looking for an A&R Assistant. A&R wasn’t what I was looking to do, but it allowed me to get in, get some experience, and meet some of the players.
Favorite dish?
Hands down… I love peruvian food and Lomo Saltado is my favorite!
5. What’s your dream?
I want to break barriers.. I want to be the first Latina to head a label or head up a business in the music world.
Who’s your favorite Latinx artist right now?
Bad Bunny!
What is something unique about your nationality you want people to know?
I grew up in Ecuador until I was 7 and I picked up an early love of music (along with poetry) because my grandmother and my mom would play Julio Jaramillo, who is the most famous singer-songwriter from Ecuador for a genre called Pasillo. The lyrics are poetry set to music and you sing them from deep down in your soul.
Alessandra Alegre
Originally from Lima, Peru, Alessandra moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 2012 to attend Belmont University and graduated Summa Cum Laude in May 2016 with a B.B.A in Music Business. During her last semester, she landed a job as Royalty Coordinator at Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group, an entertainment business management firm based in Nashville and Los Angeles. During her six years with the company, Alessandra was quickly promoted, eventually leading the Royalty Department as Senior Manager.
Currently, Alessandra is the Director of North America Tracking and Analytics at Universal Music Publishing Group. The North America Tracking and Analytics department ensures revenue collection and maximization within both the United States and Canada for deals signed worldwide. In this role, Alessandra is responsible for managing a team that analyzes income from US and Canadian sources, assists in income forecasting projects, works with the Global Tracking and Analytics department to ensure collections are in line with expectations, and reports trends from top music and video streaming platforms.
In addition to her responsibilities at UMPG, Alessandra has been heavily involved in the Nashville community and was until recently, the President for Conexion Next, a young professionals organization that provides members with personal development opportunities and volunteer initiatives that are focused on inclusivity, diversity, advocacy, and the work of Conexion Americas (a non-profit based in Nashville, Tennessee dedicated to supporting the immigrant community in Tennessee). She is also an alumni of Society of Leaders in Development (SOLID), a MusiCares Ambassador, and previously served on the Junior Board of the YWCA of Nashville & Middle Tennessee. In addition, throughout the year, she participates in various student mentorship programs and speaking opportunities through Belmont University, MusicBiz, SOLID, and Grammy U.
Most recently, Alessandra was honored as one of the 2020 Nashville Emerging Leader Awards finalists by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce as well as a 2021 Woman of Influence by the Nashville Business Journal.
Questions
What’s a song that best represents you?
It changes of course but right now I am in my “Invisible String” by Taylor Swift season. Just really grateful for all the magical connections that have gotten me exactly to where I am right now.
What’s one of your favorite family traditions?
Every summer, my family spends the weekends at a beach an hour south of Lima. Most of my favorite memories happened at that beach.
What’s one secret or piece of advice you have for anyone who’s Latinx wanting to enter the industry?
Don’t try to blend in and be like everybody else. I made that mistake earlier in my career - I thought it would be easier to not draw attention to myself as a Latina woman, especially being in Nashville where at the time I started there weren’t many Latinx in the industry, let alone female Latinas. However, I missed out on the competitive advantage of being culturally different and unique. As I’ve gotten older, I have tried to shine more light on that side of myself.
Favorite dish?
Peruvian sushi. There is nothing like it.
What’s your dream?
I would love to rise through the ranks at a music company and be COO. At the same time, I would love to be part of restructuring the music industry in Peru so artists and songwriters can make a living.
Who’s your favorite Latinx artist right now?
Would it be too cliché to say Bad Bunny and Rosalía?
What is something unique about your nationality you want people to know?
How welcoming we are. We love hosting people and sharing our culture with you.
Sofia Kubicek
Sofia Kubicek is a data-driven entertainment professional passionate about artist development and international marketing. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Sofia’s passion for music and data eventually led her to Belmont University in Nashville, TN, where she studied entertainment and interned at over a dozen companies. She created her own intern abroad program in Madrid, where she worked for Sony Music Spain and finished her undergrad in Los Angeles with Black Box and Roc Nation in 2019.
After graduating, Sofia began freelancing for Black Box LA and decided to make the move to New York City where she landed a job at Sony Music’s Legacy Recordings as a marketing coordinator. She led Sony’s catalog playlist streaming strategy before being promoted to focus on artist marketing. She has led global catalog campaigns for Shakira, Avril Lavigne, Cyndi Lauper, and Train among other artists. Sofia made the move to distribution in June of 2022 and now works as an International Label Manager at ADA, overseeing a roster that includes labels Partisan Records, 88Rising, Transparent Arts, and artists such as Central Cee and Mia Gladstone.
Questions
What’s a song that best represents you? (music video link included)
I’m going to stick with the classics and go with Marc Anthony’s “Vivir Mi Vida.”
What’s one of your favorite family traditions?
I spend every New Year with my family in Mexico and, when the count down to midnight begins, it’s a tradition to eat 12 grapes for 12 months of good luck. It always turns into a big competition on who can eat them the fastest before wishing one another happy new year.
What’s one secret or piece of advice you have for anyone who’s Latinx wanting to enter the industry?
Maybe not so secret but I think it’s worth a reminder: just because you’re Latinx doesn’t mean you have to become the “Latin music/Spanish-language music” person. You’re allowed to work across different genres, and if Latin music is one genre you want to work in, great. But if it’s not you’re calling, that’s great too. We need more representation across other genres in the industry.
Favorite dish?
It would have to be sopes. They’re kind of like a tostada but they’re soft on the bottom and absolutely delicious. Next time you get Mexican food, I highly recommend you get it.
What’s your dream?
Professionally, my dream is to make a positive impact on this industry and leave it a better place than I found it. I think there’s a lot of work to be done but hopeful in the direction we’re headed.
Who’s your favorite Latinx artist right now?
Like everyone else in the world, I’ve had Bad Bunny’s “Un Verano Sin Ti” bumping all summer long. But in terms of developing artists I’d say I’m excited about Young Miko.
What is something unique about your nationality you want people to know?
I’d want people to know that Mexican-American means different things to different people and that there’s no right or wrong way to represent your ethnicity.
shesaid.so x ADE 2022
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We are excited to announce our return to Amsterdam in 2022 as part of an official partnership with ADE that includes two Pro talks, a mentoring program and the official shesaid.so space at ADE powered by ZORA and hosted at Lynk & Co’s flagship Amsterdam club.
shesaid.so has been working with ADE since 2017 with a focus on programming around diversity and inclusion in the music industry.
In 2022 we are working even more closely together to bring back the we.grow mentoring program, curate talks as part of ADE Pro, and introduce a shesaid.so space as part of the ADE Lab track powered by ZORA and hosted at Lynk & Co’s flagship Amsterdam Club.
The shesaid.so space at ADE 2022 powered by ZORA will feature a full day of programming on Friday October 21st; the first half of the day will include activities related to the mentoring program as well as public-facing talks, networking and electronic music. The second half of the day will exclusively focus on web3 discussions, performances and networking - plus a music NFT gallery and other interactive exercises designed to educate and showcase what’s possible within the web3 ecosystem.
Our goal with the shesaid.so space was to create an inclusive environment where our global community attending ADE can connect with one another and other industry professionals, in addition to learning. The program will reflect some of the most ardent topics from the shesaid.so world - including diversity & inclusion and more industry-facing discussions. Last but not least, the space will highlight initiatives and creatives curated from the community and provide promotional opportunities for showcasing talent.
For more info about the we.grow at ADE mentoring program please visit the ADE website.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP and get the latest updates
shesaid.so x ADE 2022
Wednesday
Wednesday Wednesday 19th October | 10:30am-12pm
we.grow at ADE kickoff Brunch @ YouTube space
[private event for mentors and mentees only]
Wednesday 19th October | 14:00pm-14:45pm
shesaid.so presents: Decolonizing The Loop @ YouTube Space
A conversation on the decolonization of electronic music studies and music production education inspired by Josephine Zwaan’s master thesis based on African philosophy. Josephine is the co-founder of Rosetta Beats, an Amsterdam-based collective focused on women and gender non-conforming individuals. Hosted by Andreea Magdalina (shesaid.so). Open to ADE Lab pass holders
Address: The Mayer Manor Nes 118, 1012 KE Amsterdam"
Thursday
Thursday 20th October | 11:00am-11:45am
ADE Pro Talk powered by ZORA
shesaid.so presents: Democratizing the future of the music business
An interview hosted by Andreea Magdalina (shesaid.so) with Melanie McClain (P00LS), Michail Stangl (ZORA) and Nico Adomako (Einhundert & Oroko Radio) exploring the impact of web3 technologies on the music business as reflected by an excerpt from ZORA's manifesto: "We need new infrastructure, something transparent, ownable, accessible, financially sustainable, where we can share the value we create, something for the community, something that’s ours."
Thursday 20th October | 12:00 - 12:45pm
ADE Pro Talk
shesaid.so presents: Why communities are the future of the music industry.
A roundtable hosted by Kat Young (ZORA) with Christine Osazuwa (shesaid.so), SUCHI (Daytimers), and Sam Schoonover (Coachella).
The music industry is constantly being reshaped by new technologies. Since the advent of the World Wide Web, power has slowly shifted away from gatekeepers and into the hands of creators, curators and the community overall. In spite of that, the internet as we know it has also led to a bottleneck of influence & commerce in the hands of a few tech companies and the people who lead them. At the same time, more and more communities started leveraging these digital tools to connect with one another, collectively organize and reclaim the music ecosystem. Today, web3 is promising to disrupt, decentralize and provide transparency once again. This discussion aims to disseminate these trends and look at case studies that hypothesize why communities are the future of the music industry.
Friday
Friday 21st October | 11am - 7:30pm
shesaid.so space at ADE 2022 powered by ZORA
Stay tuned for the full program reveal! Make sure you RSVP to get the latest updates.
With huge thanks to our host Lynk & Co.
RSVP is required for entry: https://partiful.com/e/ExrFwQOgdJjkbayRXgus
Full Program Outline HERE
Address:
Rokin 75, 1012 KL Amsterdam
Saturday
Saturday 22nd October | 11am - 1pm
we.grow at ADE Brunch with Meta
[private event for mentors and mentees only]
Saturday 22nd October | 2pm - 6pm
shesaid.so x Meta Boat Party
RSVP required - stay tuned for updates
shesaid.so Showcase at Roundhouse's Rising Festival
in Events
We are excited to announce that Roundhouse has invited us to curate a showcase as part of their Rising Festival taking place between October 4-8 in London. Join us on Thursday, October 6th for an evening of music and celebrating up and coming talent from the community. Tickets are only £10 and you can get them here.
LINEUP
Deto Black is a rapper and model from Lagos, Nigeria. Her impact in the Nigerian creative scene as an artist and style influencer has seen her land international acclaim in music and fashion alike. A leading figure in the counterculture movement labelled “Alte” she pushes the boundaries of pop, rock, rap and alternative afro sounds. Deto has already scored features with top acts such as Odunsi The Engine, Amaarae, Skepta, Unknown T and Lancey Fouxx.
Flora Yin Wong is an experimental artist and DJ from London. Her debut releases were out on UK label Modern Love and Berlin’s PAN, as well as Circadian Rhythms, Danse Noire and remixes for Mun Sing (Giant Swan), etc. She has performed live at MUTEK in Montreal, Buenos Aires and Peru, to Kyiv, Unsound Poland, V&A, and Somerset House, as well as DJed in clubs liked Berghain, Razzmatazz Barcelona, Macao Milan, CNC New York, and across Europe, Le Baron Shanghai, Cakeshop Seoul, Hong Kong, Sydney, to Atonal and 3HD Festivals in Berlin. She’s guested on platforms like NTS Live, Know Wave, Rinse FM, Cxema, The Lot NYC, BBC Radio, and Boiler Room. Flora is also a member of the Refraction collective.
Curating a prolific and diverse sound drawing from hip hop, neo-soul, pop and jazz influences – TrueMendous' music dances across a wide range of subject matters including toxic family dynamics, love, self-empowerment, sexuality and unappreciation. TrueMendous masters a whirlwind of flow patterns and remarkable vocal techniques that until this point have never been done before.
Zanillya joins the shesaid.so lineup as part of Rising festival. Amsterdam-based rapper, singer-songwriter and producer Zanillya is characterised by her signature blend of R&B, Dancehall, Afrobeats and Hip-Hop. Channelling heavy energy into something beautiful, she makes music inspired by self-confidence, mental health, the life of an artist, and empowerment.
See you there!
shesaid.so 2021: It's A Wrap!
It’s the end of another year, and here at shesaid.so we are taking a moment to reflect on our progress and all the community events we have enjoyed this year. In turn, we are encouraging all of you to take stock of your achievements this year. However grand, or however seemingly small, we know that all achievements are worth celebrating. So take a moment to be proud.
Here are some of our highlights of the past 12 months. We’d love to hear yours!
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We shared over 140 job postings on our job board.
We launched 4 new chapters in 2021, taking our currently total number of chapters up to 21.
Around the world, our chapters partnered on projects, events, mentorship schemes, panels and more. Highlights include shesaid.so Athens collaborating with Athens Music Week on an Artist showcase and panel; shesaid.so Istanbul chapter x Sisters of Sound; shesaid.so Montréal x Pop Montréal; shesaid.so Portugal x Festival MIL; and shesaid.so Sweden x Malmo Music Conference.
We highlighted more of our inspiring sheaid.so members and friends on our Medium blog, sharing 10 more Member Spotlights and launching a new Artist Spotlight series highlighting 4 awesome artists this year.
Looking for some reading or to get inspired? Read them HERE
We ran 8 Industry Icons this year, a new exclusive opportunity for shesaid.so members, giving attendees the chance to speak to pioneering and inspiring leaders in the music industry.
Guests included legendary artist manager Keith Harris, Soy Kim (Creator Product Marketing, Spotify), DJ and Producer Anja Schneider, Nur Ozdamar (Lead, Artist and Label Development EMEA, YouTube & Google) and more.
Our Instagram account was a hive of activity, where we hosted a full schedule of IG Lives, 40 of which were collaborations with partners.
We learnt something new every week; whether it was a session on “How to Pitch” from PR pros Dawbell, or “5 Tips for Starting a Sustainable Event Journey” with Bye Bye Plastic, we heard from the experts and bettered our skills.
Not only did we learn but we also loved to relax by tuning in to 18 live music sessions on the shesaid.so IG on a Friday, for the perfect wind down (or warm up to the weekend!).
We were treated to sets by Indira May, Eliza Shaddard, Lavaud, Lady Sanity, Elde and more. Thank you so much to our amazing guest artists.
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Moreover, we launched many exciting new collaborations with new industry partners for many worthwhile and enriching projects.
We briefly enjoyed the return of live gigs, as we partnered with War Child UK on their Day of the Girl panel on “Digital and Direct to Fan are Changing the Music Industry” at Abbey Road Studios, plus an evening showcase in London curated by Griff.
MENTORING
Our we.grow/she.grows mentoring programmes continued to thrive this year, running 3 different programmes matching around 180 new mentors and mentees around the world.
We ran the Royal Opera Houses’s first ever mentorship scheme with 14 participants; and we.grow partnered with Keychange in 2021 to pair 144 mentors and mentees from our community — all Keychange participants. In Spain, she.grows Spain partnered with YouTube Music matched 20 mentors and mentees. In addition, we hosted 4 further panels with YouTube Music, including the we.challenge Music Industry Roundtable which you can read about here.
Plus, if you’re anything like us, then 2021 TikTok was a source of learning, laughter and connection with others. We posted 102 videos for our nearly 6k followers.
One particular project we ran with TikTok was a series of “mentor moments” with inspiring personal advice from industry mentors such as Joy Crookes, Kanya King CBE and more. Follow us on TikTok to watch.
IN OCTOBER WE HAD OUR 7TH BIRTHDAY PARTY!
In London we were lucky enough to be able to celebrate our 7th birthday with our members and friends, featuring an amazing guest DJ line-up. Head here to see some of the photos of the night.
shesaid.so 7th birthday party
#ALTLIST2021
Finally, in December we welcomed 100 new names to the Alternative Power 100 Music List 2021, celebrating the New Creative Economy in partnership with Patreon. We loved seeing everyone at our launch brunch in Amsterdam. Missed our panel of experts discussing the New Creative Economy? You can still watch it HERE.
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And what gave us the biggest boost through all the ups and downs this year threw at us? The music.
So get stuck in to some of our music content from the year -
We shared 32 shesaid.so Mixes this year — take a listen here.
And 12 Spotify playlists with 103 different artists over the past 6 months.
Or any of our beautiful IG Live performances by our brilliant artist friends.
The biggest thank you to everyone who continued to make our community so special this year. Thank you to all of our collaborators, guests, speakers, writers, mentors, mentees, chapter teams and everyone who supported us. See you next year.
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