Beatport Diversity & Parity Fund

Previous initiatives

9

PROJECTS FUNDED

South Africa, Canada, US, Australia, UK, Germany

The initiatives
at a glance.

60%

of participants identify as queer

68%

of participants identify as female or femme

4,000

people impacted by projects

115

women and non-binary individuals received production education

Double quotes

One of the best parts about the camp was the energy. I really built confidence being surrounded by amazing artists who were all lifting each other up. Such a safe space to create and after three days we each left with six really great demos, I’ve never experienced anything like it

ONE OFF TRAKS participant

Double quotes
Double quotes

My goals are still a work in progress but, I’ve built on my confidence, feel more sure about trusting my instincts and styles and I have a plan on where I’d like to go and what I need to learn

Saffron participant

Double quotes
Double quotes

This has not only boosted my confidence in music production but also opened doors for collaborations with industry professionals. This experience will be a crucial milestone in the development of my music career and will inspire me to continue striving for excellence

Change the Beat participant

Double quotes
Double quotes

It's also been meaningful to be matched in a safe space where the person understands what it's like to exist as black in these spaces

Saffron participant

Double quotes

Understand
the Impact

Download Impact Report Here

Latest News

View All

The Beatport Group Announces Third Annual Diversity...

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.

Read Here

The Beatport Group Announces Recipients of Second Annual...

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.

Read Here

Meet the Co-Recipients of The Beatport Group’s...

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.

Read Here

Championing Diversity in DJ Culture with Future Female Sounds

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.

Read Here

Fighting for Gender Parity in Dance Music with Lady Of The...

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...

Read Here
Beatport Group

Copyright © 2023, Beatport LLC. All Rights Reserved