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Beatport’s Diversity + Parity Fund is an investment initiative to support organizations that focus on underrepresented groups and promote diversity in the music industry.
The fund is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion and an ongoing commitment to creating a more inclusive and welcoming space for all.
We fund a diverse range of projects, which can include films, activations, events, record releases, and more.
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A group of people in the Dance Music Industry who are fighting for change in an industry that has been cloaked in sexual abuse from its infancy. By sharing our own stories and those of other survivors in the industry, we can raise awareness and combat a culture of silence which turns a blind eye to the presence of violence and abuse. Through our campaign, we are pursuing drastic change in nightclubs, venues and festivals across the globe in hope that these places of work and entertainment adopt a zero-tolerance policy to harassment by creating a safe space for all to be enjoyed without the threat of sexual predators.
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The mission and philosophy of Future Female Sounds is simple: this excellent non-profit organization, set up in 2017, was set up with the specific aim of making DJ culture more accessible to women and gender-expansive people globally. It’s as simple and sincere as that, with FFS supporting and guiding those creatives along their journey. That means that there are not only educated instructors, but also the endgame is that the DJs graduate and step out into a bigger, brighter world. A quick scan of their socials will see this ethos being celebrated daily. Safe, inspired, uplifted and transformed are the words and the adjectives used by FFS to describe the feeling they aim to reach with their workshops and overall work around the world.
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‘Lady of the House’ is a community that celebrates, champions and honours women through a multifunctional platform. By educating and empowering, we diversify the music industry.’ It all started life as the first-ever book of its kind, telling the stories of 150 pioneering women in the music industry such as Jaguar, Sarah Story, Nicole Moudaber, Charlotte de Witte, Nina Kraviz, Ultra Naté, DJ Rap, Roisin Murphy and many more, with a special foreword from Carl Cox. Fast evolving into a global movement with many influential supporters, partners and allies worldwide, Lady of the House remains unstoppable in their mission of creating gender parity in (electronic) music.
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Since its inception in December 2021, Change the Beat (23by23) have garnered 500 members to their community, awarded 50 brand new female, trans, and non-binary artists prizes and released their records for their work from different parts of the world by releasing their music and connecting them with the resources they need to break out in the dance music industry. 2023/24 marks the commencement of Change the Beat (23by23)’s next stage, aimed at disseminating their message extensively across the global sphere via a series of club events and showcases.
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Last Night A DJ Saved My Life is one of the leading charities in the electronic music industry. They’re a unique charitable organization blending music and goodwill, empowering children and young people worldwide. They create fundraising initiatives that support grassroots projects around the world which make a difference to the lives of young people, empowering them to build a better future – changing lives, saving lives. They have a long established partnership with Getaway Girls who offer a range of activities and programs that emphasize building confidence, developing skills, raising aspirations, and taking positive risks in a cooperative and supportive environment. They use a strength-based approach that recognises the strengths, abilities, talents, and experiences of young women.
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ONE OFF TRAKS is a women founded, artist-run creative platform where music and art is created, ideas are shared and industry is connected. Their walls house five music production studios, creative offices, and a bright, welcoming event space with communal facilities. Their commitment to inclusivity and fostering underrepresented voices is at the core of everything they do. They're not just creating art; they're actively shaping the future of the creative industry by centering and amplifying the voices of women and LGBTQIA+ artists. Through their residency selection process, ONE OFF TRAX and the YaYa's studio program, they are dedicated to raising the profile of safe creative spaces, breaking barriers, and fostering a more equitable artistic landscape.
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Other Village People (OVP) creates experiences for The LGBTQIAP2S+ communities to feel liberated, to live in the truest reflection of self, connect, celebrate, and find a space to BE. OVP was founded in 2015 in Durban, South Africa in response to the lack of LGBTQIAP2S+ social spaces. Under OVP there are three queer-centered platforms, SSS (Same Sex Saturday), Grounded, and Queertopia. SSS is a genre-bending party space that runs bimonthly in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. SSS is the founding event under OVP, this party space has been supporting queer DJs and providing a recurring nightlife space for queer communities for over 7 years.
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Saffron is an initiative taking an intersectional approach to redressing the gender imbalance in the music industry. The creation of modern music is increasingly reliant on access to digital technologies. Far from being a niche pursuit, music technology feeds into and shapes the whole music ecosystem through producing, mixing, DJing and engineering. Saffron has found the primary barriers in music tech come down to a lack of existing community and representation for people to feel they can access and thrive in these spaces. Their mission is to advance equality in music tech by creating safer spaces for those under-represented in the sector to learn, create and grow through forward-thinking technological music creation.
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We Are Moving The Needle (WAMTN) is radically reshaping the future of the recording industry with a lens of gender equity and inclusivity. Founded in 2021 by GRAMMY winning and 8x nominated mastering engineer Emily Lazar, WAMTN is a non-profit organization that empowers women, non-binary, and trans tech creators to succeed at the highest levels. Closing the gender gap in the recording industry requires a two-pronged approach: WAMTN provides direct support to women and gender minorities to grow their potential in the here and now through scholarships, grants, gear, and mentorship, AND works to shift industry culture through advocacy and partnerships.
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Black House Radio is a homecoming for Black DJs and Black sound, paying homage to the past, present, and future of house music. Our platform is deeply rooted in the spirit of house music, bridging generations and acting as a guiding light for Black DJs and their sound. Much like a treasured family heirloom, we resonate with the soulful rhythms of the past while embracing the innovative sounds of the future, creating a warm and inviting space for all who share our passion for the essence and soul of house music.
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Bridges For Music (BFM) is a nonprofit organization providing holistic educational programs to young creatives from underserved communities in Cape Town, South Africa. Their programs focus on the creative arts (particularly music), digital literacy, mental health through mindfulness, creative entrepreneurship, and broad-based career skills to empower, enliven, and equip young people to develop personally and professionally to find sustainable income.
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ESEA MUSIC is a non-profit collective of 500+ UK-based East & Southeast Asian (ESEA) musicians/artists & industry professionals from a diverse range of musical backgrounds inc. pop, RnB, hip-hop, electronic/dance, alt/indie, classical, jazz & more. ESEA artists are severely underrepresented in the music industry & face compounded issues of tokenism, invisibilisation & lack of resources.
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FEMME HOUSE creates opportunities for women, gender-expansive, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ creatives in the technical and behind-the-scenes areas of music. They are developing the future producers, mixers, engineers, DJs, artists, and executives of the industry by providing education and scholarships, cultivating community, furthering visual representation, and leveraging our platform to amplify the voices of marginalized communities.
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Girls Make Beats (GMB) is a groundbreaking 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to empower young girls by bridging the gender gap in music production, DJing, and audio engineering. Founded in 2012 by recording artist, producer, and audio engineer Tiffany Miranda, the organization’s mission is to create real-world opportunities for girls aged 5-17, allowing them to explore the music industry’s creative and technical fields.
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Refuge Worldwide is a Berlin-based community radio station founded with the mission of amplifying diverse voices and creating educational and cultural opportunities. Originally launched in 2015 as a fundraising platform, Refuge Worldwide was officially established as a radio station in 2021, broadcasting 24/7 from its studio in the Neukölln district. The station collaborates with local and global grassroots organizations, social projects, and creative communities to foster a culture of inclusivity, empowerment, and awareness through music, art, and community-focused programming.
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Rhythm Section International is the record label, radio show, studio spaces, club night and concert series, owned and curated by Bradley Zero and made up of an ever-expanding collective of artists, musicians, DJs and A&Rs. They are based in Peckham, London, with a devoted worldwide following. Since 2011 they have hosted well over 150 events in London and across the UK, including early-career sets from acts like Charlotte Dos Santos, Yussef Kamaal, Pender Street Steppers, Jayda G, The Brother Moves On and so many more.
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Sisters in Sound (SiS) started as a grassroots collective formed by eclectic women DJs and producers in the U.S., Mexico and Europe. Their mission is to champion women and other underrepresented DJs and producers, providing the tools and support for them to flourish, engage with local communities and connect with their sisters around the world. Sisters in Sounds seeks to accomplish its mission of diffusing a kaleidoscopic range of artists through various activities including advocacy, skill-building/workshops, facilitating networking and bookings, and showcasing diverse talent through event lineups, a mix series, interviews and content development.
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YUAF’s day-to-day involves connecting disadvantaged young people (YP) aged 11-19 with empowering opportunities to learn, grow, be heard, seen and celebrated through music production, rap, spoken word, lyric/songwriting, DJing and podcasting. Their iconic, accessible Outreach Media Bus enables YUAF’s specialist artist facilitators and youth workers to deliver exciting creative, wellbeing-enhancing outreach drop-ins/courses to YP on the streets and estates of deprived wards across Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Waltham Forest every week.
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Founded in 2018, foundation.fm is a London-based radio station, record label, and creative agency focused on empowering women, queer, and non-binary individuals in the music industry. Built on the ethos of inclusivity and representation, foundation.fm creates safer, more inclusive spaces for diverse voices to thrive. By supporting these communities through a wide range of projects and platforms—from radio programming to industry events—they celebrate their identities and foster creativity through music, fashion, and culture. Their community-centred approach allows them to connect emerging talents with influential industry players, providing the resources and exposure they need to succeed.
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$10,000 from this year's fund will be allocated to help young artists attend IMS Ibiza 2025. Join the waiting list to receive more information soon.
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The Beatport Group is proud to announce the opening of applications for the third annual Diversity + Parity Fund, aimed at supporting organizations that champion diversity and equity in the dance music industry.
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The Beatport Group announced today the recipients of its second annual Diversity + Parity Fund, which will distribute grants totaling $150,000 to accelerate gender parity and diversity across the music industry.
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Future Female Sounds, Lady of the House, and #FORTHEMUSIC are co-recipients of a $100,000 investment from The Beatport Group to accelerate gender parity across the greater DJ music industry.
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We speak to Tia Korpe, the founder of Future Female Sounds, to learn more about the non-profit’s new online DJ Academy and the story behind its expansive global community of female and gender-expansive DJs.
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We interview Lady Of The House founder Laila Mckenzie to learn how inspiring the next generation to think about how they can achieve their ambitions in electronic music is at the very heart of this forward-thinking...
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