As part of our 10th anniversary, shesaid.so is hosting a Mixer and networking session at ADE 2024 - powered by Ballantine’s True Music Fund.

Join us to connect with other industry professionals and artists, plus a live AV performance by Tati au Miel and DJ sets by Aluna and Storm Mollison of Noir Fever.

Tati's performance, titled ‘Rêverie,’ is an immersive live audiovisual performance presented by the leading festival for live electronic music, MUTEK Montréal, the Amsterdam-based platform for digital art and experimental music, FIBER Festival.

Over the past decade, shesaid.so has supported women and gender-nonconforming individuals at various stages of their careers. Today, the community has grown to more than 20,000 members and nearly 20 chapters worldwide, with a mission to connect and support its members through events, mentoring programs, business opportunities, and educational content.

shesaid.so is excited to renew its partnership with ADE this year, offering activities that include a mentoring program for mentors and mentees of all genders as part of ADE Lab, along with a shesaid.so Pro Talk as part of the ADE Pro program on Thursday, October 17th, powered by Ballantine’s True Music.

** Please note you will need an ADE Pro pass to access the shesaid.so panel and Mixer taking place at Felix Meritis.

** If you are a shesaid.so ALICE, NINA or ALLIES member please reach out to us to unlock your discount on ADE Pro passes.

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

shesaid.so LA presents: GUIDANCE, a performance by Monica Mirabile with Trinity Vikorsky

Celebrate Women's History Month 🌹and Monica Mirabile's debut solo art show with a performance movement piece featuring Trinity Vigorsky.

Plus a special live performance from Mia Carucci.

Co-hosted with our friends at Albert Projects and Minty Boi.

RSVP below, space is limited: https://partiful.com/e/SAEQLfbXDBOAFyzHb927

This is the first event in series of 10 anniversary events around the world celebrating 10 years of shesaid.so this years. Stay tuned for more updates soon 💖

shesaid.so Welcome Breakfast at the Night Time Economy Summit, Manchester

We are excited to host a FREE Welcome Breakfast Event at the Night Time Economy Summit.

NTIA will host their Night Time Economy Summit in Greater Manchester between Thursday 8th February – Friday 9th February 2024 in conjunction with Defected & VibeLab.

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 access your FREE Welcome Breakfast & Night Time Economy Summit tickets using the code SheSaidSo at checkout HERE.

Attendees of our Welcome Breakfast will also receive complimentary access to the entire summit. Under the condition that you arrive before 10:30am for the 'shesaid.so Welcome Breakfast'.

Event Details

Date: Thursday 8th February

Time: 

• 9:30 am (Breakfast)

• 10:00 am - 11:00 am (Speakers and Networking)

Venue: Freight Island, Manchester

Agenda:

• 9:30 am: Breakfast

• 10:00 am: Welcome by Andy Burnham and Sacha Lord

• 10:15 am: Speaker sessions

• 10:45 am: Networking

Breakfast Access Code: SheSaidSo

More about NTIA's Night Time Economy Summit

The Night Time Economy Summit will be NTIA's 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 and 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.

Exclusive Invite: shesaid.so x Sony Music UK A&R Academy Launch Event

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Sony Music 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.

The event starts at 5:30pm and will wrap up by 8:30-9pm. 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. 

If you have any questions for our panelists, please submit them here to be included in the panel.

Why you should attend:

• Learn from the best and brightest A&R professionals in the business at one of the largest record companies in the world.

• Get insights into the latest trends and developments in the music industry

• Network with industry professionals at Sony Music

• Find out more about the Sony Music A&R Academy and how to create a successful application.

More about the Sony Music A&R Academy

The A&R Academy is a 12-month, paid opportunity for those aspiring for a career within A&R. There will be roles available within RCA, Columbia and Ministry of Sound. As part of the Academy, you will also be part of the wider internship network at Sony Music UK, where you’ll have a personal mentor throughout your time with us. You'll also get to attend workshops and sessions where you will get to learn the mechanics of a major record company.

Day to day you will be working closely with the A&R team in your label, who will develop your A&R skill set through on-the-job training and real life scenarios. You can expect to receive bespoke A&R training where you will cover a whole range of topics from music rights to data, music trends to studio & mixing sessions, artist development and what really goes into releasing a track!

The A&R Academy program starts in March 2024 and runs until March 2025. Interns will be paid £23,000 for the full 12 months. To be eligible, you must be eligible to work in the UK and be available for a full-time role for the full 12 months. This is an entry-level role and is not suitable for experienced industry professionals.

shesaid.so at War Child UK & YouTube Music's "Industry Day"

We’re excited to announce that we’re curating a panel for War Child UK’s “Day of the Girl Industry Day” on the 10th of October in partnership with YouTube Music.

Our panel ‘Alternative Pathways into Music’ is hosted by presenter and DJ Kemi Rodgers and it focuses on initiating a conversation on alternative ways to break into the music industry that may not require traditional label involvement.

War Child UK and YouTube Music are teaming up to present Industry Day, a day of music industry panel discussions and keynote speeches hosted by Kemi Rodgers, celebrating War Child’s 'Day Of The Girl' event series.

Day Of The Girl celebrates remarkable girls and women in the music industry while empowering those who have been impacted by conflict but refuse to let war define them. Industry Day will take place at Google Digital Studios on October 10th, 2023, and will include a keynote interview with Mae Muller, presented by Dork. Additionally, there will be panel discussions presented by War Child, YouTube Music, and Black Lives In Music.

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shesaid.so at All Access Fest Virtual

We're excited to be part of All Access Fest Virtual on August 2nd with a virtual booth.

All Access Fest is a worldwide virtual music and live entertainment career fair that will provide unprecedented access to industry professionals, invaluable knowledge, and countless opportunities to accelerate your career journey.

This free music & live entertainment industry career fair inspires the next generation (ages 16-24) to follow their dream career through tools, resources, and hands-on learning from industry professionals panels, workshops, resume reviews, A&R feedback, and more.

Companies involved include Netflix, YouTube, Billboard, TIDAL, EMPIRE, UnitedMasters, among others.

Whether you’re an aspiring musician, agent, roadie, or interested in other aspects of the industry, All Access Fest is your place to get valuable insights and make connections to help you get to the next level. 800+ attendees from 10+ countries and 30+ states in the US are already signed up!

Register for FREE today at bit.ly/MFF_AAF.

DETAILS

Event Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PT) / 12:00 - 8:00 PM (ET)

Location: Custom virtual platform (Zuddl)

Registration Link: bit.ly/MFF_AAF

MFF Social Handles:

Instagram – @musicforward

LinkedIn – Music Forward Foundation

shesaid.so London Celebrates Women's History Month

shesaid.so London invites you to celebrate and wrap up Women's History Month with us on Thursday, March 30th. Doors will open at 6:30pm.

There will be music, food & libations, and, of course, great company. Plus, we're doubling down to fare well to Christine Osazuwa who is finalising her one-year tenure as shesaid.so's UK Director. 

This event has a limited capacity. If you wish to bring a guest, please contact hello@shesaid.so with more details. All genders are welcome.

If you'll be able to join us please RSVP by Tuesday, March 28th: https://partiful.com/e/Ua5sPLbeg3XQANIiXUSF

We also want to thank our friends at Ballantine's True Music and DICE for making this event possible.

shesaid.so LA screening: Spinning Gold

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.

shesaid.so Showcase at Roundhouse's Rising Festival

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.

Thursday March 31st, 12-2pm PT

To close things off for Women’s History Month, shesaid.so tv heads out to Mexico City for a 2h episode that focuses on electronic music and how it’s shaped by the cities that it comes from. Thanks to its affordability and rich culture spanning across architecture, food, music and beyond, CDMX has become an international hub for young artists and creatives that in turn led to an explosion of cross-cultural exchange in the city. This episode will feature a mix of local talent and special international guests.

Featuring a conversation between fashion designer Bibiana P. Colmenares and music producer Concepcion Huerta, two local creatives who are on the rise on how the city has shaped them as artists. Followed by an interview with UNIIQU3, Producer, DJ, Rapper & Singer who is putting the Jersey Club movement on the map - hosted by shesaid.so founder Andreea Magdalina. Wrapping up with a DJ set by Colombia-born / CDMX-based Rosa Pistola, whose sound is best described as experimental reggaeton.

To learn more about our series with Vans Channel 66 to celebrate Women’s History Month, click HERE

AVA London Conference: Fireside Chat with Refuge & B.A.D.

Location: Printworks, London

Date: 18th March 2022

The dynamics of a life in music have drastically shifted over the past decades.

Catch us at AVA Festival in London on the 18th March with Patreon where we will moderate a panel highlighting three of today’s most vibrant music collectives, who are all using Patreon to activate their respective communities.

Richard Akingbehin of Refuge Worldwide meets with Oscar Atanga, of Black Artist Database and Nikki McNeill, shesaidso Brighton Director, to discuss creative autonomy and financial freedom in the music industry.

Thursday March 17th, 5-7pm EST

New York City continues our Women’s History Month celebration with a focus on women making moves in music behind the scenes. Catch shesaid.so founder Andreea Magdalina in conversation with Sophia Chang, who formerly managed Ol’ Dirty Bastard (RIP), RZA, GZA, D’Angelo, Raphael Saadiq, Q Tip, and A Tribe Called Quest; and Jennifer Justice, also known as JJ, an entertainment executive who worked with the likes of Jay-Z, Outkast and Mark Ronson and helped Jay-Z build his Roc Nation empire.

Following this hour-long discussion, stick around for a special DJ set by Mexico-born, NYC-based Debit who has recently released music with CDMX collective NAAFI and is known for her unexpected fusions of ambient techno and dissonance with reggaeton, baile funk and other latin-based club beats.

To learn more about our series with Vans Channel 66 to celebrate Women’s History Month, please visit HERE.

Thursday March 10th, 4-6pm CST

For the Chicago takeover on March 10, shesaid.so tv will focus on the intersection of gender and race, exploring the transformative power of music and songwriting as conduits for change at a large scale.

Featuring a poem recital by Grammy-nominated Tank of Tank and the Bangas, interviews with Chicago-native Jamila Woods and Detroit-based DJ Minx, plus a DJ set by Smartbar resident Ariel Zetina whose Belizean influences can be heard both in her work as a trans DJ & producer, as well as her work as a playwright and poet.

To learn more about our series with Vans Channel 66 to celebrate Women’s History Month, visit HERE.

Thursday March 3rd, 12-2pm PST

We’re kicking off the series in LA on March 3rd, where shesaid.so tv invites artists Yuna, Baby Rose and Fana Hues to take part in a fireside chat that explores their creative process, life in the studio and how their backgrounds shaped who they are as artists. Followed by a brief interview with multi-hyphenate Creative Director Mahaneela before kicking off her DJ set, who has previously worked with artists such as FKA Twigs and Wizkid.

Hosted by shesaid.so founder Andreea Magdalina, this episode will shine a light on how our identities impact what we put out into the world and how people consume it based on their own perceived experiences - reflecting the locally global elements that make up the shesaid.so community.

Learn more about our series with Vans Channel 66 to celebrate Women’s History Months HERE.

Session Two:

Understanding Discrimination and the Law

shesaid.so London are happy to announce the 2nd Debrief session. If you aren't able to make it but would still like to be part of this much needed discussion, we will be live-streaming the on Instagram.

Panellists, Louise Thawley (Mischon de Reya) and Naomi Pohl will be discussing the current laws around discrimination and harassment, the gaps in the legislation, and what the MU are lobbying Government to do better in this area. Open to all genders.

ON DISCRIMINATION: Debriefs, is a four-part series investigating bias, harassment and discrimination in the music industry. Session One: Researching bias, harassment and discrimination will involve a deep dive into the results captured by the above organisations’ surveys, followed by a roundtable discussion (to which contributions are welcome). Please note that this event is open to all genders.

Session One:

Researching Discrimination in the Music Industry

Date: 25th February, 2020

Time: 7-10pm

Location: The Curtain, 45 Curtain Road, Hackney, London, EC2A 3PT

If you’re based in London shesaid.so x Musician’s Union x InChorus announced part one of a four-part series on bias, harassment and discrimination in the music industry.

ON DISCRIMINATION: Debriefs, is a four-part series investigating bias, harassment and discrimination in the music industry. Session One: Researching bias, harassment and discrimination will involve a deep dive into the results captured by the above organisations’ surveys, followed by a roundtable discussion (to which contributions are welcome). Please note that this event is open to all genders.

IWD 2019: Celebrating Female-Led Music Businesses at the Sonos Store in New York

Sonos and shesaid.so NYC are teaming up again on March 8th to celebrate International Women’s Day with an event at the Sonos Store New York.

The evening will celebrate womanhood and sisterhood, in the company of an all-star lineup made up of some of our favorite female-owned and female-led businesses in New York. Each room in the store will showcase their work, merch and more, all while listening to music curated by our guests.

The event will also include a live music performance by EB Rebel, drinks and bites, plus the opportunity to connect with shesaid.so members and other extraordinary humans of New York.

The event is open to all genders. RSVP only here.

Female Disruptors in Music & Activism at LOOP Summit

On November 11th 2018, the shesaid.so LA radio team attended Ableton’s Loop Summit in Hollywood. They presented, and broadcasted via dublab, a live panel discussion on Female Disruptors in Music & Activism.

The shesaid.so Radio LA team aimed to motivate, connect, and showcase the work of inspiring woman & gender nonconforming people worldwide.

This panel was lead by Coco Solid & Naomi Mitchell.

Listen to the full panel HERE.

Meet & Drink at Sonar +D by shesaid.so and Icbrkr

shesaid.so x Icbrkr at Sonar +D

Come meet our founders and community members over drinks and chats at our favorite music festival in the world.

Please note the event is open to delegate pass holders only and RSVP is required.

RSVP here

Morning Social: Women in Music at The Great Escape

On Friday May 18th 2018, shesaid.so along with AIM and Keychange hosted a Morning Social for women attending The Great Escape festival as a way to make connections, network and catch up with friends in the industry.

This gathering was a relaxed and effortless meet up at the Queens Hotel in Brighton, UK.