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How Megan Perez-Carpenter Is Shaping the Future of Equitable Festival Booking

As the lead talent buyer behind both Lightning in a Bottle and the iconic Do LaB stage at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Megan Perez-Carpenter has become one of…

Liana Stern May 28, 2026

Music

Jackmaster calls out sexism in the music industry: ‘Something is very wrong here’

Jackmaster has taken to Twitter to decry sexism in the dance music industry, reigniting the ongoing dialogue of institutional sexism in the scene.

Will McCarthy Feb 6, 2017

Music

San Francisco’s Armory to host all-female music festival

San Francisco DJ Ms. Jackson has taken a further step toward empowering women in the scene, by introducing a new festival with an entirely female lineup, Together Fest, to be held October 8 at San Francisco's Armory club.

Will McCarthy Aug 4, 2016

News

New documentary ‘Girl’ chronicles influential female DJs; seeks help to fund and spotlight the film

Documentary filmmaker Kandeyce Jordan follows the lives of female DJs from 2003 til now, focusing on the enigmatic Sandra Collins

Lucy Davidson Jul 23, 2015