Change the Beat Targets 300 Label Signings by 2028

Change the Beat, the global non-profit supporting women and gender expansive artists in electronic music, has announced new milestones focused on increasing representation across the industry. Founded by electronic music artist and producer Sydney Blu, the organisation aims to support 300 artists in securing label opportunities by 2028, with longer-term goals of 600 signings within five years and 1,500 within ten years.

Building on 100 Label Placements

The organisation has already facilitated more than 100 label opportunities and signings while building a community of over 1,200 members. Alumni have released music with Armada, Drumcode, Anjunadeep, Anjunabeats, Toolroom, Insomniac Records, HE.SHE.THEY, Dirtybird, mau5trap and REALM.

Sydney Blu explains the organisation's approach: "Over the course of my career, I've learned that talent alone isn't always enough. Artists need access to mentorship, industry relationships, education, and opportunities to be seen and heard. Change the Beat was created to help provide those pathways."

New Initiatives: Remix Contests and The Demo Room

Change the Beat recently relaunched its flagship Remix Contest Programme, which has created official remix and release opportunities for emerging artists in collaboration with leading labels and artists. Since the relaunch, the programme has partnered with SIPPY and DeadBeats, with upcoming collaborations including Westend and Trace Amounts, alongside Sara Landry's HEKATE Records. Previous partners include Drumcode, mau5trap, Armada, Anjunadeep, Anjunabeats, HE.SHE.THEY, Insomniac Records, Nervous Records and Toolroom Records.

The organisation will also launch The Demo Room, a new initiative designed to increase access to label opportunities. Participating labels will showcase their sound and A&R priorities, giving the Change the Beat community a direct route to submit music, receive feedback and connect with industry decision-makers.

Expanding Access Through Education and Mentorship

Through workshops, masterclasses, mentorship, club events and career development programmes, Change the Beat provides artists with practical support across music production, DJ performance, branding and music business. The organisation continues to expand its activities through events, showcases and educational programmes across the UK, US, Canada and Europe.

Originally launched in 2021 as 23by23 with support from Native Instruments and in partnership with Beatport, the organisation has evolved into an international artist development platform. Artists connected to the programme have worked on projects involving deadmau5, Nicole Moudaber, Eli & Fur, Crystal Waters, Ultra Naté, Maya Jane Coles, DJ Minx, VNSSA, Giorgia Angiuli and Azzecca.