Iconic record label Big Dada has announced the news that they have relaunched with a fantastic new vision for their future. The legendary UK label has been running since 1997 and is distributed by Ninja Tune; with their relaunch comes a new initiative, a new website with an outstanding resource
Saffron is a music tech initiative taking an intersectional approach to redressing the gender imbalance in the industry. The music tech industry is currently composed of just 5% women. Saffron’s aim is to increase that figure, advancing gender equality in the sector by creating a safe space for women, female-identifying
Manchester-based independent digital record label Ostereo has taken an innovative step towards addressing the class bias when it comes to job positions in the music industry. As of this month, the label has banned candidates from including where they went to school or university in their applications. The Ostereo label
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Written by Maya-Rose Torrão Over 2000 people have signed a petition to remove Giegling DJ Konstantin from three parties during Amsterdam Dance Event, in light of an interview last year with German publication Groove Magazine, in which Konstantin was quoted as making a slew of sexist comments. In the article,
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[Image: Stealing Sheep] Written by Maya-Rose Torrão Female-focussed PR company Her Music PR has just co-launched Yorkshire’s first all female music festival, HerFest, a female-centred music experience that will take place in both Leeds, at the Brudenell Social Club, and in Sheffield, at The Picture House Social. The two events
