Empowering New Voices: Change The Beat Launches Exclusive Remix Contest for Women and Gender-Expansive Producers
The landscape of electronic music is undergoing a vital transformation, with initiatives like Change The Beat leading the charge to bridge the industry’s gender gap. By pledging to secure 300 label opportunities for women and gender-expansive artists by 2028, the organization is actively dismantling barriers to entry. Their latest endeavor is a high-profile remix competition designed to provide a global stage for emerging talent.
A Platform for Emerging Talent
Aspiring producers are invited to put their unique spin on the hard-hitting track ‘Angel Dust,’ a collaboration between techno heavyweights Sara Landry and Alex Farell. This contest serves as more than just a creative challenge; it is a strategic career-launching opportunity. Interested artists can submit their entries through the official submission portal.
Industry-Leading Prizes and Career Advancement
The stakes are high, with prizes curated to provide winners with professional-grade production tools. The grand prize winner will secure an official release on Landry’s prestigious HEKATE Records, a significant milestone for any producer’s discography. Additionally, the top three finishers will receive comprehensive software suites from Native Instruments, a key partner in this initiative:
* First Place: Komplete 15 Collector’s Edition
* Second Place: Komplete 15 Ultimate
* Third Place: Komplete 15 Standard
For those still refining their sound, Native Instruments also offers Komplete Start, a robust, free suite of instruments and effects that ensures all producers, regardless of their current budget, have access to high-quality creative tools.
Cultivating a Culture of Mentorship
Sydney Blu, the founder of Change The Beat, emphasized that the goal of this collaboration is to unearth and elevate fresh perspectives within the scene. “We are thrilled to host this contest for ‘Angel Dust’ and to shine a spotlight on three exceptional emerging producers,” Blu stated.
The initiative also highlights the importance of advocacy within the industry. Blu specifically praised Sara Landry’s commitment to inclusivity, noting how Landry’s decision to feature Blood Oath artists during her Coachella set-one of the most visible platforms in music-set a powerful precedent for how established artists can actively pull the next generation of talent into the spotlight.
As the industry continues to evolve, such collaborative efforts are essential. By combining professional mentorship with tangible resources, Change The Beat and HEKATE Records are helping to ensure that the future of electronic music is as diverse as the audiences that consume it.
