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shesaid.so Guide to ADE 2023

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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

https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/neurodiversity-how-to-empower-yourself-your-colleagues/2247273/

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

https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/halina-rice-an-artists-perspective-on-spatial-audio/2225283/

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.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/ADE_Vrijmibo

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

https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/creating-safer-spaces-in-clubs-festivals/2234271/

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

https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/vc-money-and-the-gender-gap-why-do-female-led-start-ups-get-left-out/2132583/

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

https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/cultivating-communities-with-saoirse-isabella-lydo-bella-hall/2182303/

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

https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/halina-rice-an-artists-perspective-on-spatial-audio/2225457/

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 

https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/1001tracklists-x-dj.studio-present-the-future-of-dance-2023/2205355/

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

https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/hip-hop-50-grandmaster-flash-birth-of-a-culture/2144491/


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

https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/our-house-immersive-experience-on-electronic-music/2229817/

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

https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/louie-vega-signing-session-new-vinyl-drop-rush-hour-recordstore/2205021/

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

https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/above-and-beyond-the-global-rise-of-afro-house-2022/2204069/

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

https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/vibelab-x-clubcommission-berlin-x-house-music-with-love/2073547/

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

https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/chlo%C3%A9-caillet-invites-desiree-jennifer-cardini-matisa-at-w-amsterdam-curated-by-cercle/2206071/

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

https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/dgtl-ade-we-still-believe-by-the-blessed-madonna/2021585/

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

https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/en/program/2023/shelter-presents-5-years-of-he-she-they/2051645/

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/

Cosmopolitan’s Clubhouse at ADE

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Saturday, October 21 | 2 time slots

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) via this link .

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!

shesaid.so space at ADE 2023

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We are excited to reveal our full-day conference program in partnership with ADE Lab on Thursday, October 19th, featuring talent such as Tiffany Calver, Kelli-Leigh, DESIREE, Barbara Tucker and Louie Vega covering topics such as digital identity, music for sync, and African mobility to name a few.

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

CLICK HERE TO RSVP & for updates

Program Outline

12pm-12:45pm

How to Create a Winning Track for a Commercial with Sizzer (ADE Lab Talk)

Description: Whether you are thinking about becoming a composer for media, just starting out or are a veteran in the field, this panel dives deeper into the thoughts and the decision making processes of two advertising creative directors trying to select the right song for a commercial.

Together with shesaid.so, Sizzer x Music Matters invite two established advertising industry leaders to discuss the intricacies of finding the right track for a commercial; from their creative roles in the process, to the selection criteria, client expectations and ultimately creating a match between what you hear and see on screen.

The panel is rounded up by applying these learnings to tracks written during this years’ Sizzer x Music Matters women+ writing camp, hosted on the 16th and 17th of October.

Speakers: Mai Jammeh (Sizzer), Isaiah Woelkens (Music Matters), Ines Gerlach - Creative Director Art & Teamlead (Philipp und Keuntje), Katrina Encanto - Executive Creative Director (180 Amsterdam)

1pm-1:45pm

Embracing Identities: Digital Selves in the Metaverse with Studio VRij (ADE Lab Talk)

Description: In the age of the Metaverse, our digital selves inhabit virtual realms and navigate a complex landscape of identities. This panel discussion takes a philosophical approach to delve into the profound questions surrounding identity in the Metaverse and how it shapes our behaviour towards one another in the digital realm.

The installation ‘Oxytocina Machina’ will fuel this thought-provoking discussion as it enables visitors to experience the Metaverse and interact with one another, or even form intimate connections with strangers. Together with this installation, the panel talk delves into the very essence of who we are in the digital age, how we interact with others, and the profound implications of Metaverse design and emerging technologies on our identities.

Speakers: Iris van der Meule (Artist), Kuba Jekiel (Co-Founder, Radical Realities)

2:00pm-2:45pm

The Future of Voices in Dance Music

with House Gospel Choir & REP Vocal Agency (ADE Lab Talk)

Description: Join us for an enlightening and thought-provoking panel-discussion as we delve into the evolution and best practices when working with Vocalists in the Electronic Dance music arena. The discussion aims to illuminate the crucial aspects of collaboration, artistic expression and identity and equity in shaping the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry. 

We will explore the challenges faced from both perspectives with a particular focus on the consistent undervaluation of Vocalists. It’s important to acknowledge that there is still a prevailing undervaluation of predominantly Black sound in the music industry, particularly within the genre sounds of Soul and Gospel.  Black women’s vocals are often used to create outstanding dance tracks, yet their visibility remains limited. 

Our conversation will delve deeper into how, as a community, we can strengthen partnerships between Vocalists & Producers to ensure that everyone benefits. This panel discussion is a call to action, inviting us all to collectively examine tangible ways in which we can educate and re-shape this age-old narrative.

Speakers:

Natalie Maddix; Vocalist, Choir Director, Vocal Producer, Songwriter & Founder/Creative Director of House Gospel Choir and REP Vocal Agency

Kelli-Leigh; Independent Artist and Grammy nominated Voice & Songwriter

Louie Vega; One half of Masters At Work & Nuyorican Soul, Grammy Winner, DJ, Producer, Bandleader & Entrepreneur

Barbara Tucker: House & Soul singer-songwriter and choreographer with six No. 1 hits on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart.

Moderator: Laura Leon, (REP Vocal Agency)

3pm-3:45pm

Meta Best Practices For Artists (ADE Lab Talk):

Description: A talk hosted by Meta’s Liz Miller that will go through the latest tips, features and tools for Instagram, Threads, WhatsApp, and Facebook. 

You will learn how to make the most of your music and content across the platforms, as well as manage your own well-being using our safety tools.  There will be a Q&A at the end for answering any unanswered questions.

4:30pm-5pm

Navigating New Horizons: Empowering African DJs for Global Opportunities; presented by shesaid.so South Africa & Ballantine’s True Music Fund (ADE Lab Talk)

Description: Join us for a dynamic and inspiring dialogue that underscores the importance of empowering African DJs amidst the rise of African dance music and the increasing global touring of African artists. 'Navigating New Horizons: Empowering African DJs for Global Opportunities'  will explore the unique challenges and exciting prospects African DJs encounter as they step onto the global stage.

The panel will delve into their personal journeys, showcasing how touring has been pivotal to their success. Crucially, this discussion will scrutinise the role of international players, such as promoters, festivals, and brands, in facilitating the mobility of African DJs.

Their influence not only elevates African talent but also sparks dynamic cross-cultural collaborations that enrich the global electronic music experience. Against the backdrop of visa discrimination and escalating fees faced by African artists, the panelists will explore actionable solutions to ensure equitable opportunities. "Navigating New Horizons" is a call to action, encouraging the global music community to embrace, support, and amplify the vibrant voices emerging from Africa. 

Speakers: Jackie Queens (shesaid.so South Africa), DESIREE (Artist, South Africa), Coco Em (Artist, Kenya)

5pm-7pm

ADE Mixer with DJs Chmba & COCO EM

The shesaid.so space at ADE 2023 wraps up with a mixer with music by we.grow mentor Jameson Thomas, Kenya’s Coco Em and Malawi’s Chmba.

Open to all with RSVP via this link.

  • Music

  • Networking 

  • Free drinks

shesaid.so x ADE 2023

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We are excited to reveal our full program at ADE this year.

The jam-packed program includes a full-day conference as part of the shesaid.so space in partnership with ADE Lab on Thursday, October 19th, featuring talents such as Kelli-Leigh, DESIREE, Barbara Tucker and Louie Vega.

Additionally, the “we.grow at ADE” mentoring program for 40 mentees and mentors who work at companies such as Atlantic Records, Meta, TikTok, M&C Saatchi, and Ultra Publishing.

But that's not all; on Friday, October 20th, we'll be celebrating the relaunch of the shesaid.so Amsterdam chapter, reignited by music industry veterans Melissa d’Engelbronner and Connie Chow. To wrap up the week, join us for an entire day of music curation as part of Cosmopolitan's ADE Clubhouse on Saturday, October 21st.

With thanks to our partners ADE, Meta, and Ballantine’s True Music.

shesaid.so Founder, Andreea Magdalina, states:


“We are excited to return to ADE and create an environment where the global ADE and shesaid.so communities can connect, learn from each other and experience the latest trends in music. The shesaid.so space and mentoring program we.grow at ADE 2023 will give ADE attendees the opportunity to engage with ideas and people that are guided by values rooted in innovation, equity & intersectionality. You will learn, network and further your career in an environment that will nurture you professionally, creatively and on a personal level.”

shesaid.so has been working with ADE since 2017 with a focus on programming around diversity and inclusion in the music industry and a mentoring program that paired senior-level members from the shesaid.so community with mentees selected by ADE Lab. Since then, our team started shifting their focus towards programming that investigates the music business and educates its community on topics that are designed with shesaid.so’s core values at heart: diversity & inclusion, collaboration, and transparency.

shesaid.so space at ADE

Thursday, October 19 | 12:00pm - 7:00pm

Taking place on Thursday, October 19th at Lynk & Co, the shesaid.so space at ADE 2023 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. The shesaid.so space is a part of Amsterdam Dance Event’s official program and is open to ADE Lab and Pro pass holders only.

To kick things off, Sizzer & Music Matters invite two established advertising industry leaders to discuss the intricacies of finding the right track for a commercial. The panel is rounded up by applying these learnings to tracks written during this years’ Sizzer x Music Matters women+ writing camp, hosted on the 16th and 17th of October.

Studio VRij follows with “Embracing Identities: Digital Selves in the Metaverse'', a panel discussion that takes a philosophical approach to delve into the profound questions surrounding identity in the Metaverse and how it shapes our behaviour towards one another in the digital realm. The installation ‘Oxytocina Machina’ will fuel this thought-provoking discussion as it enables visitors to experience the Metaverse and interact with one another, or even form intimate connections with strangers. Together with this installation, the panel talk delves into the very essence of who we are in the digital age, how we interact with others, and the profound implications of Metaverse design and emerging technologies on our identities.

Attendees will be able to experience additional VR and AR content in one of the venue’s private rooms on Quest headsets provided by Meta. These headsets will be pre-loaded with experience in music production, DJ tutorials, music-based gaming, wellness & meditation - much of this with passthrough technology that will enable you to experience the room in mixed reality.

The shesaid.so space program continues with a session on Meta Best Practices For Artists hosted by Liz Miller who is a part of the Artist Partnerships team out of New York; and a panel that explores the challenges faced by vocalists who work with electronic music, curated by House Gospel Choir and featuring Grammy winning producer & DJ Louie Vega, House and Soul singer-songwriter and choreographer Barbara Tucker and singer-songwriter Kelli-Leigh with HGC founder, Natalie Maddix. 


To wrap up, we are excited to invite our shesaid.so South Africa chapter to curate a discussion on African mobility and empowering African DJs for global opportunities, in partnership with Ballantine’s. Speaking on this panel are South Africa’s DESIREE and Kenya’s Coco Em. The shesaid.so space at ADE will close with two DJ performances by Coco Em and Malawi’s Chmba as part of a networking event that includes free beverages for guests.

Full Program Outline HERE

Address: Lynk & Co | Rokin 75, 1012 KL Amsterdam

RSVP is required for entry

CLICK HERE TO RSVP & for updates

we.grow Mentoring Program

Wednesday, October 18

The we.grow at ADE mentoring program has now confirmed its 20 mentors and 20 mentees as well. Mentors include artists Tiffany Calver, Cristina Lazic and Manuka Honey as well as executives from companies such as Atlantic Records, TikTok, Meta and Ultra Publishing.

The 40 participants will gather for the first time at ADE on Wednesday, October 18th as part of an introduction session that will include a brief presentation on mentorship, plus food and drinks as part of a private event for mentors and mentees powered by Meta.

For more info about the we.grow at ADE Mentoring Program, including the full list of Mentors, head HERE.

shesaid.so Amsterdam Chapter: Mixer

Friday, October 20 | 3pm-5pm

On Friday afternoon, the team behind the shesaid.so Amsterdam chapter is hosting a mixer that marks the relaunch of the local community.

To celebrate this exciting relaunch, shesaid.so Amsterdam is hosting a Vrijdagmiddag borrel mixer on the 4th floor of the FUGA office.

Space is limited to the first 100 people, so be sure to RSVP via this link.

For those looking to get involved, there are several opportunities you can check HERE.

Cosmopolitan’s Clubhouse at ADE

Saturday, October 21 | 2 time slots

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) via this link .

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!

Amsterdam Chapter of shesaid.so Relaunches with Industry Leaders Melissa d’Engelbronner and Connie Chow

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We’re thrilled to announce that the Amsterdam Chapter of shesaid.so is reignited by music industry veterans Melissa d’Engelbronner and Connie Chow. Amsterdam is city is known for creativity, tolerance and pushing boundaries and therefore it's only natural that the team relaunches a community that mirrors this same spirit.

The Chapter’s objective is to establish an inclusive and comprehensive platform dedicated to supporting women in music at every stage of their careers, including students, junior-level professionals, seniors, and those in C-suite positions.

Connie and Melissa want to foster a vibrant community where individuals from both Dutch and international backgrounds can unite, share their experiences, and collaborate with one another. They believe it is imperative to cultivate an enjoyable and engaging atmosphere where members can connect and find inspiration while building meaningful relationships within the music community.

Melissa d’Engelbronner, a seasoned professional with close to a decade of experience in the music industry, brings her wealth of knowledge to the forefront. Having begun her career working on brand campaigns at agencies, Melissa's journey eventually led her to FUGA in 2015, where she ascended from coordinator to Head of Audience Strategy. Over the last three years, she has been instrumental in building an award-winning team dedicated to global 360 marketing campaigns for independent artists. Her passion for mentoring and uplifting her peers drives her commitment to supporting women in the music industry.

Connie Chow is the Dance & Electronic Marketing Strategy Director at FUGA, having joined in February 2021 after spending 8 years as Executive Vice President at Little Empire Music. At FUGA, Connie built out the distributor's Dance & Electronic division, and has acquired and worked with prominent labels including Insomniac Records, Hospital Records, STMPD, Revealed, Hexagon, and Dim Mak. Connie is also on the executive board for AFEM, a Recording Academy voting member for the Grammy Awards, and an inspirational mentor for the Asian American collective across the entertainment industries.

The objectives of the shesaid.so Amsterdam Chapter include:

  1. Establishing an inclusive and comprehensive platform dedicated to supporting women in music at all career stages.

  2. Challenging the stereotype of Amsterdam as primarily a hub for dance music by celebrating and promoting various genres within the music industry.

  3. Fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration among individuals from Dutch and international backgrounds.

  4. Providing valuable resources and networking opportunities to empower women in music to advance their careers.

  5. Facilitating mentorship programs connecting aspiring women in music with established industry professionals.

  6. Cultivating an enjoyable atmosphere for members to connect, find inspiration, and build meaningful relationships within the music community.

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:

https://bit.ly/ADE_Vrijmibo

For those looking to get involved, there are several opportunities:

For more information about shesaid.so Amsterdam and its re-launch, please visit https://www.shesaid.so/amsterdam/

Contact: amsterdam-team@shesaid.so

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Patreon X shesaid.so Brunch

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Patreon teams up with shesaid.so, a global community of women and gender minorities in music industry, for #AltList2021 to honour those whose alternative paths lead to a better world for everyone.

Join us for this casual brunch taking place during ADE 2021 to meet both teams, hear more about the partnership, enjoy live music and connect with creators, artists and industry professionals. Drinks & food are on us!

What To Expect

  • Introduction to #AltList2021 by Patreon & shesaid.so

  • Official opening of nominations for #AltList2021

  • Discussion on theme of The New Creative Economy

Hosts

Andreea Magadlina - shesaid.so Founder

Andreea Magdalina is a connector. Currently between Los Angeles and London, her work is rooted at the intersection of music and technology with a focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion through her role as the founder & CEO of shesaid.so. Andreea has extensive experience in music and brand partnerships, business development, brand strategy, community design, and marketing. Through shesaid.so, Andreea developed a global community of over 15,000 women, gender minorities and allies in music, spearheading numerous events, mentoring programs, strategic brand partnerships and other initiatives across 18 local chapters. 

Marysia Shepheard - Marketing Events Manager

Marysia is the East End girl in the West End world. Originally from Poland, she worked extensively in UK & USA on business conferences and events for clients including Shell, Ford and Exxon Mobil before relocating to Berlin, Germany in 2012 to combine her skills with her passion for music & the creative world. She began by founding the artist management & events agency Feast Artists, co-founded & co-produced arts & music festival Wooded, a sober disco series Glanz & Tanz and partnered with brands like Spotify, Ableton, RedBull to name a few.

She joined the Patreon team in early 2020. Her mission is to elevate Patreon brand as a thought leader in the Europe creative scene through events & partnership initiatives catered to creatives & their communities.]

Mike Chapman - Creator Partnerships EMEA

Mike Chapman is an American born resident of Berlin, Germany who’s been active in the creative industry (as a professional and creator himself) since the late 90s. Mike joined the Patreon team in 2019 to help kick-start the European expansion efforts and invite more creative minds into the Patreon world.

His role within the Creator Partnerships team at Patreon includes working directly with artists and creators around Europe, Africa and The Middle East. Mike’s focus is working directly with artists and management companies to strategize best methods towards building successful memberships which both nurture artists and connect with their most engaged fans and supporters worldwide.

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The she.grows mini-mentor scheme run by shesaidso.ams, ADE University and ADE Beats October 2019 during Amsterdam Dance Event was a big success!

Check out the official video in collaboration with ADE University and ADE Beats:

she.grows mini mentoring scheme at ADE 2019 highlights

Introduction Breakfast for Mentors and Mentees

The she.grows program aims to broaden aspirations beyond the traditional roles and is focused to provide a safe and confidential space to help others make positive, informed choices about their careers.

she.grows aims to raise and broaden participants’ career aspirations, negotiate barriers to career progression and the workplace, and equip them with the skills to navigate challenging ideologies and issues of identity and belonging in the working world. With a total 15 mentor/mentee pairs, the scheme established new connections, opportunities and inspiring talks for everyone involved.

Amongst the mentors, different countries like US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Germany, France, The Netherlands and India were represented, presenting a divers range of experienced professionals, as well as a wide variety of areas of expertise; from Label Management, Artist Management, Bookings, Events, Festivals, Publishing, PR & Marketing, Songwriting and Sound Engineering.

The young professionals, aged 20 to 28 years old, were teamed up with their own mentor for a period of 5 days to experience the unique music conference and festival of Amsterdam Dance Event together.

Kicking things off with an Introduction Breakfast at Wednesday the 16th of October, all pairs got the chance to meet in person for the first time, and discuss their aims and goals for the upcoming week. The rest of the conference week, couples were free to plan their own meet-ups and focus on networking, communication and knowledge exchange in the broadest sense possible. Sunday marked the final day of the program, where both mentors and mentees came together at our ADE Hangover event to wrap up what was an inspiring and motivating week for everyone involved.

We spoke to the mentors and mentees to see how they found the programme.

“Extremely productive, fun and exciting experience, can’t wait for the next one!” — Meli Rodriguez [ Mentee, Costa Rica ]

“Great organization with great opportunity to meet new people of different levels, areas and territories!” — Thea Nordqvist, Head of Label at Amuse [ Mentor, Sweden ]

“Honored to be selected to share my experiences/knowledge within the music industry with the next generation of female music professionals. So happy to see the excitement and eagerness of these kids and proud to see so many great women stepping up to build their careers in music. Onwards and upwards we go!” — Justine Servais, PR & Marketing Manager at Armada Music [ Mentor, NL ]

“Incredibly inspiring!” — Tamanna Mordani, Co-Founder Envision Events [ Mentor, India ]

“Alongside my mentor, every person that I encountered during this week that was in some way affiliated with SheSaid.so was super open to connect, give advice and inspire. she.grows has opened me up to a warm and open network that is there to support each other, and I am so grateful to now be a part of this!” — Robin van der Heijden, Art & Economics Graduate [ Mentee, NL ]

“I met Justine Servais at Armada University on Friday and got to tag along to a network event she had to attend and Armada Invites later that night. I got to meet a lot of her colleagues and people she works with and got the full tour around the Armada office. It was super inspiring to get an insight in the overall vibe that hangs around the place! I also found it very informative to get a look into what her work as a PR-manager entails during a week like ADE.” — Robin van der Heijden, Art & Economics Graduate [ Mentee, NL ]

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With the London launch event of she.grows happening this week, shesaid.so Amsterdam has collaborated with ADE University in an exciting mini-mentoring programme.

To kick off the new shesaid.so mentoring scheme, she.grows London are hosting a launch event at The Ministry, tomorrow Wednesday 17th Oct, open to all shesaid.so members (rsvp shegrows@shesaid.so, see end for more details).

shesaid.so Amsterdam / ADE University mini-mentoring programme

Inspired by the London she.grows mentoring scheme, shesaid.so Amsterdam have teamed with ADE University to host a mini-mentoring programme during ADE this week. Their aim is to link aspiring female professionals, producers or artists with established female professionals from across the globe to meet and greet during the wonderful week at ADE and help each other grow. Choosing five professionals to match with five mentees selected by ADE University, the programme involves:

#1. Hour meet & greet. This is an opportunity for the mentee to ask questions about the job, journey and challenges the Mentor has faced within her professional career.

#2. Mentor puts the Mentee on 1 guestlist for a networking drinks / showcase somewhere during ADE week. To get the real ADE vibe, to network and meet new people!

#3. Mentor introduces the Mentee to 1 other person.A new person to add to their growing network, someone within their area of interest/expertise, and who they can meet with during the week or have a call /meeting with after ADE.

Sarah Stam shesaid.so Amsterdam

Sarah Stam of shesaid.so Amsterdam said about the project:

“When getting involved with shesaid.so and starting shesaidso.ams the main purpose has always been to connect people and make an actual change within the industry, achieving diversity and equality in a real way. Not just by talking about it and meeting up, but also by inspiring a next generation and making sure we are creating a better tomorrow in the scene. Whether this is by creating more collaborations between women, by sharing experiences and advice, or by helping each other grow.”

“I was honoured to be part of the she.grows mentorship program in the UK by the london shesaidso team, and I was so inspired and touched by the real opportunities at hand within a mentor program. The connection that is made between a mentor and a mentee, the clear boundaries such a relationship creates in which there is a safe space to express your challenges, struggles and day to day thoughts is very powerful. When we might feel we can’t bother our friends and loved ones with these questions related to our work/life balance, or even when we might feel we have to put on a good face to our surroundings and hide our fears, anxieties and problems, a mentor relationship can break through those barriers. Because the relationship is so clearly set to discuss, inspire and help each other on the level of work and life in general, it’s easier for a person to open up and really get to the core of what’s at hand within their work and personal life. This depth and true connection is what makes a mentor program so special.

“The fact that we can connect the next generation of female professionals with established women within the industry is so important. When I went to university or did my internships, most of the ‘mentors’ and role models I encountered were white men. And although there is nothing wrong with respectful, professional and inspiring men within the professional scene, you are unconsciously then thinking that higher up, key positions in the scene are only there for those men. As a young, aspiring female professional it is so powerful to be connected with a senior, female role model. To see what she has accomplished, hear about the opportunities she has seized and learn about the ups and downs of her journey is something that can resonate with the next generation like nothing else can. That’s what I believe to be the essence of she.grows, the opportunity to achieve real change together.”

Jesler Amarins (Project Manager & Conference Curator, Amsterdam Dance Event): “As a curator for ADE University, our official conference aimed at the next generation of music professionals, it’s amazing to see that every subsequent year, there are more women in the audience. One of my favorite parts of ADE University is to connect young professionals to the established scene, so the SheGrows! Initiative is right up our alley! I hope that, with she.grows, the music industry will become more accessible as a workfield by introducing students to some of the most awesome women in the business.”

London launch event details

The event will consist of an official welcome from founders Harriet and Holly, followed by interviews with previous mentors and mentees + lots of time for mingling!

What you need to know

Date: Wednesday October 17th 2018

Time: 7:00–9:00 PM

Location: The Ministry, 79–81 Borough Rd, the newly opened private members club by the Ministry of Sound Club. Note: as this is a private members club everyone will need to bring a piece of ID and only plus 18’s are allowed inside.

We really hope you can join us and can’t wait to start off this years program! — please RSVP to the email shegrows@shesaid.so with the subject ‘Launch Event’ by no later than the morning of Wednesday October 17th to let us know if you are coming!

Sarah Stam is an Amsterdam based Music enthusiast who focuses on Marketing, Branding & International Relations within the (electronic) music scene. Having worked for Spotify and Armada Music in the past, Sarah consults artists and labels on their branding, identity and marketing strategies under the umbrella of Set The Tone. Working with clients like the AEI Group in London, known for (YouTube) labels like UKF, NCS and TheSoundYouNeed, and Dutch electronic indie label Future House Music, working closely together on their brand strategies, marketing campaigns and international relations, to managing up and coming producer and UK based DJ Ellis. Sarah spearheads the Dutch department SheSaidSo.Ams.