MusicNSW and FBi Radio present the Women In Electronic Music Masterclasses for 2018!
Learn from the best in electronic music on May 12 & 19, 2018 at 107 Projects, Redfern! Whether you’re starting out in electronic production, or you want to be Sydney’s next big DJ, we’ve got you covered!
An Intro to Ableton Live with Ableton Liveschool and Ninajirachi Saturday 12th May, 10AM-1PM Presented by Ableton Liveschool, Sydney producer and Liveschool trainer Ninajirachi will walk you through the basics of creating your own tracks on Ableton! No matter your chosen genre, this Masterclass is perfect introduction for budding producers to one of the world’s most popular Digital Audio Workstations.
Plugged In: Using instruments in production and performance with Lupa J Saturday 12th May, 2-5PM From live instruments to effects pedals and samplers, learn how to spruce up your live performance and electronic production with violinist turned indie electronic song-maker Lupa J.
One-on-one Audio Engineering Workshops with Antonia Gauci Saturday 12th May, 10AM-1PM Get advice on producing and mixing your track during a one-on-one session with professional audio engineer Antonia Gauci. This workshop is the perfect opportunity for solo artists and bands to bring in their own recordings and get tailored advice from an audio expert. Come prepared with questions on how to take your song to the next level to make the most of this masterclass.
The Art of Audio Engineering with Michelle Barry Saturday 12th May, 2-5PM Whether you're an emerging beat-maker or electronic artist, or you're after a career in audio, professional producer and sound engineer Michelle Barry has over 20 years of experience to share with you in this tailored masterclass.
The Songwriting Process: From Start to Finish with HABITS (Melbourne) Saturday 19th May, 10AM-1PM Melbourne duo HABITS will take you through the entire songwriting process in this masterclass. Push the boundaries of conventional song structures with the forward-thinking two-piece. Previous songwriting experience is not necessary. Come and be inspired, hone your skills and learn from the best!
Intro to Electronic Production and Songwriting with May Lyn (Brisbane) Saturday 19th May, 2-5PM Learn how to bring your song ideas to fruition with May Lyn! The Brisbane producer will guide you through the production process using Ableton Live, and teach you the tips and tricks on filling out your songs with the lush electronic textures and strong lyricism she's come to be known for.
Demystifying the Decks: DJing 101 with Ebony Boadu Saturday 19th May, 2-5PM DJing 101 is back with Sydney's hip hop queen Ebony Boadu. The FBi Dance Class graduate will teach you the concepts, techniques and equipment vital for getting started with DJing. No matter what genre you’re into or your level of experience, this WIEM Masterclass will give you the confidence you need to know your way around the decks and kickstart your DJing career!
Mix It Up: Intermediate DJing with Ayebatonye Saturday 19th May, 10AM-1PM Think you have what it takes to be the next big thing in Sydney's club scene? Get behind the decks and take your skills to the next level with Sydney DJ Ayebatonye.
Tickets are $35 via application only. Applications close 5pm, Monday 7th May!
Our Women In Electronic Music masterclasses are open for all. We particularly encourage female-identifying, queer, trans, non-binary, POC and Indigenous people to apply for our masterclasses. There are classes for all levels of experience available.
107 Projects is wheelchair accessible. For further access needs or any questions contact us at info@musicnsw.com!
Thanks to FBi Radio, Ableton Liveschool, 107 Projects and Electronic Music Conference.
Masterclasses teachers for 2018
NINAJIRACHI is Nina Wilson, an 18-year-old musician, producer and Liveschool trainer based near Sydney, Australia. A finalist in Triple J’s Unearthed High competition in both 2016 and 2017, Nina’s production has been described as ‘lush and ethereal’ (The Indie Shuffle) and as “strikingly unique” (Wonderland Magazine). Her debut single, “Pure Luck (feat. Freya Staer)”, topped the Spotify Australia Vocal Charts, received support from Zane Lowe Beats1 and was added to Triple J high rotation before she even had a chance to graduate from high school. She recently toured Australia with Listen Out Festival, Falls Festival and Mountain Sounds Festival and is currently working on a variety of collaborative projects.
Lupa J is the creative project of Sydney based producer and songwriter Imogen Jones. At age 15, Jones posted her first three tracks under the Lupa J moniker on Soundcloud and immediately gained attention from tastemakers at DIY Magazine who wrote, ‘there’s something in the way she makes predominantly electronic, gadgety things seem like they’ve come straight out of some pagan cave of organic sounds.’ In Australia, national radio station Triple J nominated her as finalist for an unprecedented two years running in their Unearthed High competitions of 2014 and 2015. Inspired by artists such as Grimes (who she has supported live) Arca and Nine Inch Nails she sees her work as multi-dimensional and includes film, graphic art, and live events. Jones is outspoken on issues of gender and femininity and these themes are often explored in her music & film. A long form collection of tracks is being planned for 2018 which may be released in the form of an album.
In the past decade, Antonia has established herself as one of Australia’s most trusted, best-regarded engineers and versatile mixers, working with numerous local and international artists across the sonic spectrum. Her credits include: Will.I.Am, Lil Yachty, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, most notably Kesha’s Grammy nominated single Praying, as well as some of Australia’s finest; DMA’s, Alison Wonderland, Vallis Alps, Ku?ka, Mansionair, MOVEMENT, What So Not, BUOY, Body Type and Antaole – to name a few. In 2014, Antonia became one of 301’s in-house engineering staff. In 2017, she successfully broke out into the freelance world, acquiring her own production room at Golden Retriever Studios while Studios 301 engaged in their relocation & rebuild – Opening 2018.
Michelle Barry is a professional producer/sound engineer/educator with over 20 years’ experience in audio production. Starting out as a music fan and teenage synth geek she went on to work at Paradise Studio, Sydney in 1990. Since spending time refining her craft in London, NYC and at home. Highlights include US independent artists Jessie Murphy In The Woods, The Alan Cohen Experience, The Pierces. UK funk from Junior and G-Nation, as well Sydney Hip Hop artists Maya Jupiter, Ebony Williams. She continues her freelance career working with veteran and emerging artists as well as sharing her skills through teaching at SAE, Sydney.
Multidisciplinary artist May Lyn crafts soulful, rhythmic music through incorporating lush, atmospheric textures with immersive electronic beats. Vulnerable yet evoking strength and confidence, her distinctly whimsical vocals and bold lyricism has been linked to the ingenuity of artists such as Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill, and FKA twigs. The Malaysian native was first introduced to Brisbane’s underground music scene through a beat session hosted by fellow producer, Night Palms. Surrounded by a community of passionate creatives, May was inspired to pursue her own career as a songwriter, producer, and vocalist. Keeping up with the momentum from early 2017, May released her critically acclaimed sophomore EP, ‘Vessels’ in July – a solo endeavor created in her home studio. The EP has received international airplay, reached #1 on 4ZZZ’s Top 20s chart, and was named one of the best releases of 2017 by Purple Sneakers.
HABITS are the future of club music, a steamy, smoky vision of quicksilver dancefloors fueled by the dark, fierce and alluring. Based in Melbourne, Mohini Hillyer and Angel Connolly produce dark-club hits that explore the nature of ugly, complex feelings through the strength of a thick bass line, emotionally warped lyrics and the catharsis of an inevitable drop . Described as “going to a yoga class on MDMA”, HABITS are undisputably the most intimate, empowering and sweat-inducing live act in Australia.
Since learning to DJ in 2016 Ebony Boadu has become a symbol for bad ass females everywhere and has been making waves for all the right reasons. Although categorised as a Hiphop DJ, she describes her music taste as anything with a good beat, fusing a plethora of genres to create energetic, infectious sets that you can’t help but dance along to. Whether she’s mixing Afrobeats into Trap or RnB into Grime, she knows how to read a crowd and get the dance floor moving; making her a highly sought after selector across the Sydney music scene in a very short amount of time. Ebony has regularly appeared in clubs all across Sydney and beyonds, she’s opened for international acts such as Stormzy, Yehme2 and Masego as well as secured slots on some of Australias biggest festival lineups. But it’s not just her music that’s getting her noticed. When she’s not playing parties she’s throwing her own, co-founding the sell-out party ‘GIRLS’ at Hudson ballroom, which aims to give female DJs a platform to play in an otherwise male dominated field. And after getting behind the decks, she was chosen to take part in FBi Radio’s ‘Dance Class’ DJ mentorship program which has since allowed her to both mix and host on FBi Click as well as fill-in on FBi Radio’s hip-hop show ‘What’s Good’.
Captivating her audiences with a blend of her favourites in African disco & bass, ballroom/vogue and electronic music, Ayebatonye is known for her distinct and eclectic sound. Ayebatonye has long been a fixture within the Sydney music scene, since starting out as a DJ in 2013. From DJing at the World Bar in her early days she has since gone on to play events such as TedX Sydney, Vivid Sydney, Secret Garden Festival, Heaps Gay Mardi Pardi, Queer Art After Hours @ Art Gallery of NSW and All About Women Block Party at the Sydney Opera House to name a few. Ayebatonye is a firm believer in the power of sharing and exchanging knowledge and is stoked to be a part of this program!
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