Change the Beat, the global non-profit supporting women and gender-expansive artists in electronic music, makes its London debut at fabric on Thursday, October 15, bringing together over 40 artists, industry leaders and organisations to create greater access, opportunities and representation.
Running from 3PM–3AM, the event features three industry panels, a networking mixer, the Women Who Shaped Electronic Music exhibition and a club night in fabric’s Main Room.
Hosted by Sunita Dhaliwal (The Everyday Agency), the daytime programme explores three key areas of building a career in electronic music:
- How to Get Booked as a DJ in London: Moderated by Katie Knight with Alex Holland (Broadwick Live), Martha Bolton (Not Bad For A Girl), Pete Jordan (Junction 2 / LWE) and Steven Braines (HE.SHE.THEY).
- How to Get Signed to an A-List Dance Label: Moderated by Sydney Blu with Andy Henderson (Southern Fried / Knee Deep In Sound), Chris Goss (Hospital Records), Miles Shackleton (Toolroom) and Daniel Curpen (Anjunadeep).
- How to Get Representation: Managers & Agents: Moderated by Finlay Johnson with Frances Shillito (Night Department), Kal Jhugroo (CAA), Shanae Dennis (The Team) and Lucy Harrower (Frame Artists).
The panels offer practical insight into bookings, A&R, labels and representation, directly from industry professionals.
Sydney Blu, Founder of Change the Beat, comments:
“Bringing Change the Beat to fabric is a huge moment for us. We’ve built this event around what we believe artists genuinely need – access to the people shaping the industry, honest conversations about how it works, and real opportunities to build relationships. To have so many respected artists, labels, agencies and organizations coming together under one roof in London is incredibly exciting, and it represents exactly what Change the Beat was created to do: open doors, build community and create more opportunities for the next generation of electronic music artists.”
From 7PM – 10PM, the industry mixer, in association with AFEM, Pete Tong DJ Academy, Not Bad For A Girl and Beatport, connects artists and industry professionals. Emerging DJs from Not Bad For A Girl and Pete Tong DJ Academy will also have the opportunity to perform alongside N1NJA.
The evening includes the Women Who Shaped Electronic Music exhibition, celebrating 18 pioneering artists including ANNA, Annie Mac, Crystal Waters, DJ Minx, DJ Paulette, DJ Rap, Eli & Fur, Honey Dijon, Ida Engberg, Lottie, Lisa Lashes, Maya Jane Coles, Nicole Moudaber, Sam Divine, Sister Bliss, Smokin Jo, Superjane and Ultra Naté.
From 10PM – 3AM, the event moves into fabric’s Main Room with TSHA, Kitty Amor, Sydney Blu, Emily Nash and N1NJA.
Proceeds from the club night support Change the Beat’s international artist development programme, providing education, mentorship and opportunities as the organisation works towards its pledge to help 300 artists secure label opportunities by 2028.
The London debut marks another step in Change the Beat’s international growth, connecting artists with the people and opportunities shaping electronic music.
Change the Beat – fabric, London Date: Thursday, October 15th
Venue: fabric, 77A Charterhouse Street, London, EC1M 6HJ
Event Times:
Industry Panels: 3PM – 7PM
Industry Mixer & Photo Exhibition: 7PM – 10PM
Club Night: 10PM – 3A
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