Music promoter Laila McKenzie and writer Ian “Snowy” Snowball made waves last year with the release of a first-of-its-kind book celebrating the history of women in dance music. Titled Lady of the House, the landmark project has since transformed into an entire organizational banner that hosts women-led guest mixes, club tours and research initiatives—and now, a cultural exhibition in the U.K. The Lady of the House Cultural Exhibition is slated to kick off on March 8th with an “Under 18s” day dedicated to music industry education for students. Coinciding with International Women’s Day, the event’s four additional days of 18+ programming will include speaker panels, workshops and performances by the likes of Anja Schneider, Candi ...
Since 1975, International Women’s Day has been designated as a global day of recognition for women, taking place annually on March 8th. It also coincides with the American Women’s History Month. But historically, the event dates back to the early 1900s, linked to early feminist and workers’ rights movements. From protest movements to a celebration of women’s suffrage, the date has become a focal point and rallying cry for gender equity worldwide. It’s no secret that we’ve still got a long way to go in ensuring equal opportunities, pay and platforms for women, along with non-binary individuals. This is especially true in the electronic music industry—a 2020 study from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative found only 21.7% of artists in th...