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ew look, new energy. In the last three months, we’ve had a lot of obstacles to face and we’ve dealt with every single one of them relentlessly, and it’s given
us momentum. We’re constantly back-and-forth between the drawing board and carrying out our ideas, and we’re still moving forward. As an operation currently directed by two people, we’ve been ambitious with what we want. But with the help of our new team who share the same drive as we do, we’ve managed to introduce several new segments within the different divisions of The MNGR. This fourth issue is one of them, written and designed completely by a team of women. This issue is dedicated to the women of the music industry, most importantly the one behind the scenes. All of the hard work doesn’t go by unnoticed. To all of the ladies featured in this issue, thank you for taking the time in lending us your journey to share. Your inspiring stories and headstrong attitudes radiate through your words. We hope that as you read the following pages, you feel as inspired and with new momentum towards your goals as we do.
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CONTENTS MAKING WAVES Cro Cro Land Festival........1 Equal Representation.......2 The 1975..........................3
FEATURES Rachel White....................5 Antonia Gregory...............6 Ana Bulnes Castillo...........7 Niamh Sygrove.................8 Joana Pereira Carvalho....9 Holly Thomas..................10 Antonia Kunzel................11 INDEPENDENT FESTIVALS Soma Fest, FLAWA Festival...........................13 Camden Rocks Festival, Uni Sound Music Festival .. .......................................14
LCM Producers.......................15 Pink Noise Records.........16
LOCATION, FEATURES The Grove Pub, Ealing IG / @groveealingw5
EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Eethan Bello IG / @eethanbello Joana Pereira Carvalho IG / @joanapereiracarvalho
PHOTOGRAPHER, FEATURES Ieva Gabryte IG / @ieva_gabryte_ photography
For more information about joining our team, being featured in our magazines/website, performing in our events, or advertising, send an email to mngr.president@gmail.com.
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ro Cro Land is a brand new multi-stage indie music festival that was hosted in the centre of Croydon, South London on 6 April 2019. The goal is to bring guitar bands back to the birthplace of punk and celebrate the area’s rich musical history (alumni include: The Damned, Peter Grant - manager of Led Zeppelin, Nadia Rose). In line with Keychange by PRS Foundation (a pioneering international initiative which empowers women to transform the future of music and encourages festivals to achieve a 50:50 gender balance by 2022), Julia Woollams & Angela Martin, Cro Cro Land organisers believe gender parity is vital in order to make change in the male-dominated industry. Festivalgoers can not only expect an equal bill, but also a crew where women are fairly represented.
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“More festivals need to sign up into trying to put on a 50/50 festival. We’d like to say we’re talking about musicians rather than female musicians and be able to drop the label of ‘female’ because a male or female band are just as good as each other. Until we get to that balance, we’re going to still have to push female-led bands. Ideally, we move beyond that.” Julia Woollams, Founder
“There seem to still be this gender-balance issue within the music industry, so we wanted to create something that gave opportunities for bands, new and emerging, that were struggling to get into festival bills for whatever reason.” Angela Martin, Founder
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Women are under-represented at high levels in the music business. This long-standing issue has recently seen some much-needed exposure. Whilst that is a positive sign, there is still a long way to go. What are the latest he lack of representation and pay gap are figures and initiatives problems the music industry women have been for a brighter future? facing for decades worldwide.
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shesaid.so has a diverse international community, comprising of women from across all sectors of the industry - from tech to record labels, PR to management, and more. With headquarters in London and LA, the shesaid. so community connects and empowers marginalised communities in the music industry with a focus on women’s rights.
Girls Against is a campaign fighting against sexual harassment and sexual assault in the live music community. Supporters include Wolf Alice, Slaves, Declan McKenna. Girls I Rate was founded to create a platform and voice for women to collaborate, celebrate and empower each other. It was formed to bring together the talent, influencers, advocates that share passion for music.
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Inclusion in the Recording Studio report reveals that in terms of creative roles, women make up 21.7% of artists (a gender ratio of 4.8 male artists to every one female artist), 12.3% of songwriters (57% of the songs studied did not credit a woman between 2012 & 2018) and 2.1% of producers (47 to 1) of Billboard hits. Inevitably, that results in men being vastly overrepresented at awards ceremonies, such as the Grammys. A large proportion of female songwriters and producers agree that the music industry is maledominated. Stereotyping and sexualisation often occur, as well as experiencing dismissal or discount of their work or skills. Being the only woman in the recording studio is also very common. A similar situation is observed in the corporate world within major companies. It seems as if the reason for this lies within the pigeonholed perception of women that needs to alter in order to improve the current climate. However, the landscape is slowly changing for the better. Keychange (PRS Foundation) is a pioneering international initiative which empowers women to transform the future of music and encourages festivals to achieve a 50:50 gender balance by 2022. It is supported by the EU, in partnership with Tallinn Music Week, Liverpool Sound City and Mutek to name a few.
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“In music, male misogynist acts are examined for nuance and defended as traits of ‘difficult’ artists, [while] women and those who call them out are treated as hysterics who don’t understand art.” The quote was taken from Laura Snapes’ 2015 The Guardian article concerning Mark Kozelek’s misogynist remarks about her, during a concert. He hid behind email exchanges refusing to give faceto-face interviews, at the same time not being afraid to shout sexually violent remarks at female critics making them seem like groupies who just “want to have [his] baby”. Women have to face this behaviour in everyday life and almost any industry, but it is very evident in music and cannot be ignored. Healy read the article the morning of the 2019 Brit Awards and it spoke truth to him which he could not get out of his head. He thought everyone else should also hear it and give it a deep thought, as many women often have to deal with this behaviour instead of being faced with professionalism. Healy said later in an interview that quoting Snapes felt like the right thing to do as it is important it was said by a woman who experienced it herself rather than a man. This is powerful and men should not turn a blind eye on what is happening and speak up, as it is not women’s responsibility to create change in an industry where they are the minority. These topics are spoken about more often, making people more conscious of what women have to go through and overcome, and sexual harassment is taken more and more seriously, with the #MeToo and Time’s Up Movements. With more women also taking up roles in the music industry, we are sure to see things changing for the better. However, it is still important to carry on addressing what is happening, until women are taken seriously and do not have to face these double standards anymore.
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THE 1975 CALL OUT MALE MISOGYNY IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRy
atty Healy, the lead singer of The 1975, took a moment to shine a light on the problem in the music industry that is very real and women still have to face. During their acceptance speech for Best British Group in the Brit Awards 2019, he quotes their friend Laura Snapes, The Guardian’s deputy music editor and Pitchfork contributor:
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What roles do you play in the music industry? I run a PR agency called Brick London, working with people, brands and events across digital PR and marketing; and House of DIY, which is a series of talks and workshops. I also educate on marketing and career development at UWL and LCM at degree and post-grad level. What has your journey been like? I started out in music journalism during the early blogging era, and also wrote for music magazines. When I moved to London from Nottingham in my early 20’s I hoped to move straight into music PR, but back then the industry wasn’t as accessible as it is now. There certainly weren’t as many music PR agencies and it was competitive getting into a label. I ended up working in lifestyle PR for a few years and eventually started my own business in 2010. Why did you choose this path? I decided to start my own agency because I was passionate about music and I wanted to utilise the skills built through working at the agencies. I was also an active part of the music industry and I used networking to win clients and build a roster of independent artists, which got my business off the ground. What obstacles have you faced being a woman in the music industry (if any)? How do you feel about the current climate of the music industry towards women? As a woman in the industry, I am aware of the issues being faced, such as the importance of gender-balanced festival bills and conversations around equal pay. I think now that the industry is so much more accessible and has less gatekeepers, you see so many successful women creating businesses and forging their own paths and I think this will have such a positive effect
and influence on the next generation of young women coming into the industry. Though there’s absolutely still a way to go. I’m part of an incredible group called SheSaidSo, which champions and supports women in the industry and I’ve found these communities so important to me. Especially as running a small business can be quite isolating at times. What motivates you in being a part of the music industry? I think my motivations have changed over time. Initially, it was the excitement of music discovery and, especially as a journalist when I first started out, I wanted to write about artists I came across to help give them a platform. Now I love to strategise campaigns; because traditional marketing is in a constant mode of change, I find it so interesting, and I’m still learning all the time. I think it’s such an exciting time to be a part of the music industry. What have your achievements been? Starting my business initially, and then having been able to adapt and evolve over time to stay relevant, and for my business to grow, so that now we work across many different kinds of music campaigns and clients. Beyond PR, having become an educator has been a huge achievement for me, it’s something I didn’t ever plan to do, but I get so much out of it. Do you have any advice or tips for women currently trying to make it in the music industry? Try lots of different roles within the industry and don’t feel like you have to pick a job title and stick to it. Your career will evolve and adapt as you do as a person, and so be open to new opportunities, and always continue to learn.
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What roles do you play in the music industry? I’m a director and co-founder of One Sound Music, a music company which promotes and develops UK talent. We have a YouTube channel which recently hit over 1M+ overall views. I also work as a background vocalist; currently, I’ve been doing BV’s for Jahmene Douglas, which has been super fun! I’m part of the audiovisual team at my church, where I have been working as a sound engineer for the past few years. When I’m not doing that, I also sing and lead the music team there. I do some vocal coaching and musical arranging from time to time. What has your journey been like? I grew up in a very musical house. My dad used to sing in barbershop groups and there was always singing and music around me. Through church I was introduced to a wide range of music from a young age, singing in vocal groups and with bands. I was classically trained in piano and clarinet throughout school, and started vocal lessons in my teens. hen I first went to uni to study psychology, I joined the university chamber choir and the East of England Singers. I started doing BV’s around that time as well. I taught myself the basics of audio recording and post-production when we set up the YouTube channel - recording live acoustic performances and editing them for the channel. Now I’m at UWL studying Live Sound Production. Why did you choose this path? I’ve always been a fan of live music and had the opportunity to see so many amazing artists at venues around the country. As much as I love performance, watching the engineers doing what they do inspired me to get involved in the more technical side of the music industry. I get to be creative and whilst using my science brain too! What obstacles have you faced being a woman in the music industry (if any)? I think people don’t usually expect to see women
managing companies or working as a sound engineer, so if anything, it’s more the surprise of me being interested or actively pursuing that side of the industry which can be an annoyance. I’d say on a practical level, I don’t feel like I’ve faced that many obstacles (yet), as I’ve managed to work with some great people within the industry so far. I’m aware I have a long career ahead of me though! What motivates you in being a part of the music industry? I think the constant pursuance of creativity motivates me and wanting to enable people to express their art to as wide an audience as possible. I’d say also just the love of great music - how it makes me feel, how it makes me want to dance, or cry, or be joyful, it’s just so powerful! What have your achievements been? Achieving 1M+ views on our YouTube channel was pretty big, especially because there has been so much time and effort put into it! How do you feel about the current climate of the music industry towards women? With the rise of the #MeToo o e ent, I thin there s definitely more of a push to treat women with more respect and to acknowledge that we have a lot of skills and expertise to offer. Though I think there’s still a long way to go! Do you have any advice or tips for women currently trying to make it in the music industry? Remember that your voice is valuable, you deserve to be heard, and just being in the room isn’t enough. Own it! Also, collaborate and help other women through when you’ve busted through a door or broken through a glass ceiling. We need to lend a hand to each other and pull each other up. Read as much as you can about the music industry, subscribe to the newsletters, mingle at the industry events and be knowledgeable. Know what your area of expertise is and crush it!
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THE MNGR What roles do you play in the music industry? I’m a singer-songwriter, music producer, and sound engineer; more of a record producer than anything else. I love being in the studio and recording all sorts of instruments, knowing about microphones and the different types of techniques. What has your journey been like? My journey has been very tough, but I wouldn’t change it for anything. I’ve been trying to get into the degree for al ost fi e years now I’ve lived in different countries which have opened many doors for me, my network is very international now, and I’ve learned so much from every one of them. I’ve worked and collaborated with people all over the world. It hasn t een easy at all, ut definitely worth it
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Why did you choose this path? I always knew exactly what I wanted to do in life, even before I graduated from high school. My main motivation has always been my country. Honduras has so much talent; people produce and make music, but there’s no music business and music hasn’t reached being a major industry yet. Some other major factors in choosing music for a career includes wanting to eco e the first onduran female producer. I didn’t want to depend on any producers, I wanted to learn it all on my own. I wanted to master the area so that I can help other people too! What obstacles have you faced being a woman in the music industry (if any)? I always get told, “But you’re pretty,” after I expose to people what I do It definitely bugs me because they tend to focus on the physical aspect rather than my knowledge and experience. I haven’t had major challenges as a woman yet because my background intrigues people. Being a ‘Latina’ from one of the poorest countries in Central America and deciding to go to the other side of the world to become a music producer really inspires people. I am very happy that they see it like that. What motivates you in being a part of the music industry? Many things! My country, Honduras. Music, always and forever. My parents and family have been supportive. Every time that I’m struggling, I think about them and how hard working they’ve been all their lives. They really taught me so much, and they’re so important, I feel like I owe them so much. Women in the music industry is a ig one, I see how they eep fighting to stri e FEATURE
through, they are dedicated and passionate for what they want. The changes that need to be done in society and everyone who has surrounded me and have had an impact on my life some way. What have your achievements been? Writing, producing, and recording a song from 0 to 100 has been one of my biggest achie e ents he feeling that I got the first time that I did all of that by myself was and will always be indescribable. Being able to show people that everyone is capable of doing anything has been a huge achievement too. So many people kept saying that I wouldn’t make it or that I would change paths because it was too hard. Being here where I am and learning every day more about my passion has been a huge achievement. It would’ve been very easy to stay back home with my family and friends and get a degree that would’ve given me stability. I chose not to go the easy way and I consider it to be my biggest achievement! How do you feel about the current climate of the music industry towards women? I feel like it’s changing towards us. The music industry has been more aware of the lack of women in the area. Though it’s still a slow process, we have a voice now and everyone knows that we are present. There are currently so many good opportunities targeted to women such as the EQL Directory powered by SoundGirls and ‘SheWrites’, which is the biggest community for female writers. The changes are happening and as long as we keep supporting each other and creating new stuff all the time, we will keep raising the stats! Do you have any advice or tips for women currently trying to make it in the music industry? BE VISIBLE. I know you are there, but I don’t see you! Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone and talk to people - network, collaborate, have your social media and website active, so that the next time that I’m looking for a female producer, drummer, or songwriter, it will be easy to find you or as hard as you can, we are competing with a crazy male-female ratio and the only way to get those chances is by being the best. The best tip that I can give out is to be really nice and have good communication skills. It’s not enough to master your area; it’s important to treat others with kindness. Be yourself and never ever, ever give up!
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What has your journey been like? My journey hasn’t been very long - it’s been a out years since I first put out a trac , ut it certainly has been rough in places. I began my musical career creating remixes for fun and posting them on SoundCloud - some which now have over 250,000 plays which is crazy. his then ranched out to creating fil and video game compositions, as well as my own original songs which I plan to take further into live performance one day. Why did you choose this path? I’ve always known that music was the right path for me. I could never tell you exactly why, but I just had a gut feeling right from when I was a little girl up until now. I didn’t now what specifically in usic I wanted to do when I was younger, but I knew I needed to be involved in the industry somehow. Now I’m absolutely certain that being a producer and independent artist is my destiny. What obstacles have you faced being a woman in the music industry (if any)? I e definitely faced so e obstacles in the industry because I’m a woman. This isn’t always the case, and you do get the chance to work with some incredible male artists and producers, but there have certainly been times where men have either told me I wouldn’t be good enough or acted like I wouldn’t be without even getting to know my craft just because I’m a woman. But that’s complete nonsense. It honestly doesn’t matter who you are or whether you identify as male, female, or anything else. If you make good music, you make good music. That’s what should matter. The power of music itself is always what matters. What motivates you in being a part of the music industry? y oti ation definitely co es fro other independent producers and artists, especially
women in the music industry. Grimes is the big one for me. Without her, I wouldn’t have found y passion for usic production specifically, and I definitely wouldn t ha e felt li e I could do it alone without watching her create this incredible career for herself. She’s a true icon for me, and I’m so grateful to have someone like her to look up to musically. What have your achievements been? I have been fortunate enough to have been played on BBC Radio twice for two of my tracks “Calyx” and “Save Me”. I’m also nearly at 500,000 plays on SoundCloud, which is a really big deal for me because I never thought people would care enough to give my music a listen. My biggest achievement, however, was being asked to make a remix for The Ting Tings. Being on their latest album “The Black Light” is absolutely crazy. I can’t even believe that I can actually say that out loud and not have it be a lie. How do you feel about the current climate of the music industry towards women? The current climate in the music industry for women isn’t perfect at all, but it’s certainly getting better than what it was before. It’s so awesome to see all these incredible women releasing more and more records as the years go on, and their talent is only getting stronger and more respected. I’m excited for the future of women in music. Hopefully, I’ll get to be there with them. Do you have any advice or tips for women currently trying to make it in the music industry? My advice for any woman interested in a career in music would simply be to stay patient. Things won’t come to you overnight and you learn that the hard way. It takes a lot of time and practice. You’ll get extremely frustrated along the way, and there will be plenty of times where you feel like you’re not good enough to be a musician and you’ll just want to give it all up in that one moment, but you need to move past that and stay strong. Hope and determination are the strongest attributes any woman could have.
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instagram : @niamhsygrove | twitter : @niamh_sygrove
What roles do you play in the music industry? I am a self-taught music producer and artist. I create all of my music entirely by myself. I also sing and play the drums.
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What roles do you play in the music industry? I’m currently a third-year Music Management student, which led me to creating Uni Sound Music Festival later this year. I’m also an Event Coordinator at The Steel Yard, a music venue in central London. Simultaneously, I’m managing two artists who are at the beginning of their careers.
What motivates you in being a part of the music industry? he show ust go on are the first words that came into my head. Being able to challenge yourself, celebrating achievements that you never thought of, and having the feeling at the end of the day and saying to yourself “job done.”
What has your journey been like? I’m very grateful due to the choices that I made the past six years of following music and events, which I’ve always been divided on. It’s been a hard journey, but I believe that the way to get there (or whatever you want to be) is what matters.
What have your achievements been? Working with a lot of different people every day, including students, promoters, venues, artists and seeing them succeed, gave me enough strength to keep going in this industry and I believe that’s my biggest achievement so far.
Why did you choose this path? Ever since my time at college, I’ve always had the saying, “Do what you love and you will never work one day in your life” on my mind. Being able to attend concerts and festivals at an early age made me realise how fascinating this world is.
How do you feel about the current climate of the music industry towards women? Really tense nowadays. However, I’m glad to see women getting together and speak up. Not only about money, but about the respect that we deserve. We are no less than the others.
What obstacles have you faced being a woman in the music industry (if any)? Although times are changing, the music industry is still led by men. Even if a woman is confident enough to now what they re worth, it might lead to certain thoughts. There’s no need for a woman to prove points to anyone; I believe if you like what you do, you will be the best at it.
Do you have any advice or tips for women currently trying to make it in the music industry? Work out your name and attitude towards others. It doesn’t matter which company are you working for, people need to know your name and your work ethic. It might open more doors for you than your CV.
ISSUE 4 What roles do you play in the music industry? I’ve worked in the tech side doing live sound work experience at Nambucca in North London for a few months. I’ve helped to organise a friend’s band and got to see a bit more about what goes into the management there; and most recently, for y final project as a third year student, I e been putting together and promoting a two-night live music event.
The fact that, at the moment, I’m not 100% sure about what role I actually want to have in the industry long term. Being at the end of my time as a student, I’m in a really interesting position where I have my whole future ahead of me, and I have the opportunity to try out all these different and e erging areas to find where I fit est y motivation is just to be able to step back one day and be proud of all that I’ve achieved, whatever that may be.
What has your journey been like? So far, my journey in the industry has been exciting. Since I haven’t had years and years of experience, every new role that I can try out and play a part in is a completely new opportunity and has different parts to it that I enjoy. Being almost out of uni and soon having the time to throw myself into the industry properly is something that I really look forward to as there are all sorts of areas that I haven’t been able to try out yet.
What have your achievements been? My main achievements have been quite recent ones. I’m most proud of the twodate e ent that I hosted for y final project as, having been on the Live Sound Production course, I’ve had a more technical background and not had much experience putting gigs together. This caused quite a bit of stress at times as I felt a bit out of my element, but I found that I really enjoyed the challenge. Although there were times when I was worried that the gigs wouldn’t happen, everything came together in the end, and it’s something that I can be really proud of.
Why did you choose this path? Working in the music industry in some form has always been something I’ve wanted to do, so it doesn’t so much feel like I’ve “chosen” a path, ore so finally starting it instead. I grew up in a very musical household, and it’s something that’s always made me feel most like myself, so having music as a career just seems natural. What obstacles have you faced being a woman in the music industry (if any)? Being a woman in the industry hasn’t caused me major issues, per se, but at times you do notice that there is a difference in being a woman in the business to being a man. This can be from something major, like being told by a staging company that they hire a very small amount of women and consequently not getting hired, to noticing at a recent gig I put on that every performer was male. I found that I was more surprised by the second instance as I had booked four different bands and it just so happened that they all consisted of all men. While obviously, it wasn’t an issue in this instance, but it’s strange to think that this imbalance in the industry can still be so profound. What motivates you in being a part of the music industry?
How do you feel about the current climate of the music industry towards women? While there’s obviously a long way to go, I want to be quite hopeful and say that women in the industry now are in a better position than they have been in the past as it seems that people are ready to have a conversation about the way things are and realising that there need to be major changes. Women are feeling that it’s time to step up and make themselves known and voice what they want to say, which is really cool to see. Hopefully, as time goes on, we’ll see this more and more, because what’s stopping us from playing just as large a role in the industry as our male counterparts? Do you have any advice or tips for women currently trying to make it in the music industry? Any woman that wants to have a go at the industry shouldn’t feel that being a woman is any reason not to. The business having been ruled by the male gaze for so long can be seen as a good thing in a way, because it’s just tired at this point; now is the time for us to step up and bring in some fresh ideas! FEATURE
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What roles do you play in the music industry? I’m a music journalist and music editor at 1883 Magazine. I’m dealing with all the music content and organise photo shoots and interviews for both print and online. I also put on my own live music events independently, this is something I started doing a year ago. What has your journey been like? It’s been great, to be honest. I mean, there are ups and downs, and sometimes I really question myself but ultimately it’s been a hell of a journey so far, and I can’t wait to see where it takes me after my graduation. Why did you choose this path? I’ve always loved writing, and I’ve always loved music obviously. It was never a plan of mine to get into music journalism, but from a young age, I’ve been reading music magazines and loved watching interviews, so I guess it was never too far off! Four years ago I then started to really get into it, and the rest is history! Event-wise, I just love organising so I thought I’d give it a shot and so far it’s worked out I guess, haha. What obstacles have you faced being a woman in the music industry (if any)? Personally, I’ve been lucky enough not to have experienced any obstacles yet. Let’s hope it stays this way *knock on wood*. What motivates you in being a part of the music industry? Just the love for music, really, and being able to work with some of my favourite artists. And constantly seeing growth in my journey.
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What have your achievements been? What I’m proud of the most is probably me being able to put on my own events, without any team whatsoever. I only moved to London a year and a half ago without knowing anyone in the scene and the fact that already y first e ent last year turned out successful with quite a few amounts of people buying tickets is something which still feels amazing to me. What I’m also quite proud of is that I’ve been able to interview some of my favourite artists, such as Sean Paul, Steve Aoki, 6LACK, and Ghetts. How do you feel about the current climate of the music industry towards women? I feel like it’s slowly getting better. I know a lot of women who are in high positions in this industry which I think is a big step forward, but I’d still like to see more of that. Also, when it comes to female artists, I still think it’s absolutely annoying how some of them get slutsha ed y their stage outfit, lyrics etc. Like, it’s 2019. Get over it. Do you have any advice or tips for women currently trying to make it in the music industry? Not particularly for women, but generally I’d say be nice to everyone! Because the music industry, as big as it may seem, is ridiculously small and everybody somehow knows each other, so you don’t want to be known as a gossip girl. Also, networking is something I’d encourage everyone to do, as dull as it sounds - it can bring you to places you d ne er thought you d find yourself When it comes to advising for women, I’d say just do your thing! Don’t let men try to bring you down in any way just because they’re intimated by you and your talent! Because ain’t nobody got time for that!
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Soma Fest with Directors James Bohrsmann and Brandon Wright Soma Fest started in 2018 as an all-day event in London with 15 outstanding bands from all over the UK. The event sold out quickly due to the intimate capacity of the venue chosen combined with the strong line-up. Directors James Bohrsmann and Brandon Wright, who run Modern Age Management, decided to make it an annual event and extended it to a two-day festival. The first day is in ondon with two enues and afterparty and the second day is in Brighton. Bohrsmann and Wright had accessibility to the festival for all fans in mind. The future of the festival is already in the works, with bigger plans; so keep your eyes and ears wide open for it, as they promise to be bigger, better and louder. WHEN: 20 April 2019 WHERE: The Troubadour, Finborough Arms
www.modernagemanagement.com facebook: @modernagemanagement
FLAWA Festival with Director Teresa Guanique he estival of atin American Women in the Arts AWA aims to highlight the atin American women population in ondon cisgender, transgender, ueer and non binary to show what they have accomplished. Director eresa uani ue felt that atin American women are too often overloo ed, and it s often a male experience that s being presented. his is the time to create empowering opportunities for us, to create spaces where women s expressions and perspectives are celebrated, where narratives are reclaimed, uani ue says. he festival will show the perceptions of atin American women in film, music, literature and arts through multiple events around ondon. AWA will expect to be an annual event to show and celebrate ondon s cultural diversity and the rich culture of atin America and its diaspora. WHEN: 15-19 May 2019 WHERE: Rich Mix London, Genesis Cinema, OMEARA
www.flawafestival.co.uk instagram, facebook: @flawafestival
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Camden Rocks Festival with Director Chris McCormack a den oc s esti al started in with only fi e enues irector hris McCormack played weekly Jubilee club nights in Camden with the best up and coming bands and he’d invite friends and press from the industry to try and help the bands get to the next level, which is where the idea of the festival came from. Camden Rocks is an extension of the Jubilee club nights on a bigger scale; ten years later, there are 40 stages and 400 bands over the span of two days. The guitar-based festival welcomes bands with good energy and good songs. McCormack said, “That’s what Camden is to me.” WHEN: 1-2 June 2019 WHERE: 20 various music venues in Camden, London
www.camdenrocksfestival.com facebook: @camdenrocksfestival twitter, instagram: @camdenrocksfest
Uni Sound Music Festival with Director Joana Pereira Carvalho ni Sound Music estival is a brand new festival that aims to gather artists and bands from other ondon universities. As someone studying in a university, Director oana ereira arvalho felt the fear surrounding artists and the un nown. arvalho understands the newly independent artist s fears of not having any support from a lac of audience and guidance and wants the festival to be that support. he festival will create opportunities for every genre, initiative, and more diversity. It will be a great showcase for upcoming bands and a way to help everyone involved. WHEN: 1 October 2019 WHERE: TBA
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Josh León Wray is originally from Gloucester and grew up in heffield e is currently a third-year student in the Music Technology and Composition course. Wray is an R&B/ Soul singer-songwriter and producer. He grew up around a combination of R&B, Pop, Jazz, Funk and Gospel. At the young age of ten, he wrote his first song, which was followed by playing the saxophone and piano which introduced him to reading music. After leaving school, he went on to perform in two bands as the lead saxophonist and backing vocalist. Through networking with other musicians, he started to produce for other local artists by sequencing audio samples to create songs.
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HL8 is a producer hailing from South East England. He is currently a second-year student in the Audio Post Production course. He started producing in 2015 and was initially inspired by Nana Rogues. HL8’s production style has been numerously described as “dark and cold” by platforms Mixtape Madness and Link Up TV. Other media platforms that have shown support to the producer include BBC 1Xtra, BBC Radio 1, Reprezent Radio, Rinse FM, and GRM Daily. Within half a year of creating his Spotify account, he has already amassed over one million streams. Some of his upcoming projects include features with Smoke Boys and KO.
Tudor Crisan is a producer from Bucharest, Romania. He is currently a third-year student in the Recording and Composition course. He started learning the piano when he was fi e years old and he started producing and mixing around the age of 1516. Crisan’s inspiration come from performers; the magic that performers bring into the creative space is something that cannot be replaced to him. Though most of his productions consist of pop/ alternative pop songs, he doesn’t have a favourite genre. His main aspiration is for his music to sound good and be enjoyed by listeners.
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ink Noise Records are a new independent record label currently based in West London. The label is directed by producers Cam Molyviatis and Jack Phillips alongside managers Joseph Gardiner and Will Davies. The idea to start the label came into fruition for Philips and Molyviatis in late 2018, and it progressed from a bedroom idea into a functioning business when Gardiner and Davies joined the team. The aim of Pink Noise Records is to nurture each artist signed with a handson approach. From the inception to the release of each record, the label’s in-house production team help with writing, recording, and releasing to a high industry level. Instead of limiting the label to a genre, Phillips and Molyviatis lend their own unique sound and expertise to a range of genres, a sound that will be synonymous with Pink Noise Records. The ultimate goal for the label is to produce and showcase artists as a part of the Pink Noise collective, growing together creatively and professionally. The label is looking to expand its roster and is always searching for potential new artists to join. For over a year now, Phillips and Molyviatis have been working together with artist to record and hone their craft he first artist released under Pink Noise Records is Ellie Jayne, who brings fresh sounds from the suburbs. Jayne’s debut EP ‘Lunchtime’ was released late January 2019 and can be streamed on YouTube and Spotify. The tracks explore classic pop vibes with catchy hooks whilst maintaining Jayne’s original acoustic sound. As well as producing the majority of the EP, Phillips and Molyviatis are currently performing as Jayne’s backing band in her live performances.
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