In 2018, Data Transmission changed its thinking and launched a new ‘learn’ section, and started producing content to help DJs get further in the music industry.
In 2019, they are taking things further by launching a series of events to help inspire, educate and empower DJs with the knowledge to get further.
They have teamed up with Milton Keynes venue Unit Nine to help bring this event series to life by launching on International Women’s Day - Friday, March 8.
To kick off the new HACK THE DJ series, Data Transmission will start by looking at a huge local problem, which is the drastic lack of female DJ talent.
They have curated a free day of discussions, panels, keynote addresses and fireside chats with some truly inspirational music industry women and men from places BBC Radio, Mixmag, Kaluki, Relief, Favouritism, Garage Nation and Data Transmission.
“The recent launch of three major events in our city has been exciting for everyone in electronic music," said DT head honcho Grahame Farmer.
"These events are going to start to rebuild a culture here which has been held together for a long time by one small venue, doing the utmost to cater for every musical taste.
"The sad fact is that promoters booking the events have booked the local support from the best local talent available - unfortunately, these have all been male acts. We’d like to start with this event to build a bigger talent pool locally which includes both male & female acts."
The event runs between midday and 5pm on Friday, March 8. Ladies, if you are a DJ, want to be a DJ or generally just want to work in the music industry, step up and get involved.
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