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:
Establishing an inclusive and comprehensive platform dedicated to supporting women in music at all career stages.
Challenging the stereotype of Amsterdam as primarily a hub for dance music by celebrating and promoting various genres within the music industry.
Fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration among individuals from Dutch and international backgrounds.
Providing valuable resources and networking opportunities to empower women in music to advance their careers.
Facilitating mentorship programs connecting aspiring women in music with established industry professionals.
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:
For those looking to get involved, there are several opportunities:
RSVP for the Re-launch "Vrijmibo" Mixer: https://bit.ly/ADE_Vrijmibo
Apply for the “we.grow” mentorship program: https://www.shesaid.so/blog/2023/8/31/wegrow-at-ade-2023-mentorship-program
Join the WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Jus7O1s6AFY2KIC4tML0yb
Follow the shesaid.so Amsterdam LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shesaid-so-amsterdam
Follow shesaid.so Amsterdam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shesaidso.ams/
Sign up for the newsletter: https://bit.ly/amsemailsignup
For more information about shesaid.so Amsterdam and its re-launch, please visit https://www.shesaid.so/amsterdam/
Contact: amsterdam-team@shesaid.so