What can we in a, still male-dominated, music industry do to work towards redressing the balance?
CAMZ: It’s going to take time to balance the scales, but some promoters are starting to adopt inclusivity clauses for their events. It’s crazy to think that even today, many festival lineups feature 90% male DJs. If promoters commit to promoting inclusivity, the audience will eventually embrace this new approach – and once that happens, there’s no turning back.
Joyce Muniz: Any kind of change should be made with intention. Labels and institutions need to approach their releases with an open-minded selection of artists, including women, non-binary individuals, queer people, and people of color. There’s a wealth of talent out there, and today, it’s absolutely possible to have a diverse roster of artists.
What music events or releases are you looking forward to most in 2025?
CAMZ: I’m looking forward to taking Lady Of The House to big conferences like Miami Music Week and IMS Ibiza.
Joyce Muniz: I’m really excited to be back with a new EP on Exploited Recordings, set to drop in April 2025. My remix for one of my favorite artists, Dina Summer, should be out soon as well. There are also a few exciting collaborations coming this year. But for now, I’m thrilled to be spending some time in Brazil.
Breaking barriers with music in Brazil
The Lady of the House demo competition marks an exciting milestone in championing diversity within Brazil’s vibrant electronic music scene. Spearheaded by Brazilian ambassador CAMZ, this initiative is more than just a competition – it’s a powerful platform for amplifying the voices of women and non-binary talent in music production.
The competition is open now and closes 29 January 2025. Winners will be selected shortly after. Enter your demo here.
