Call for applications: DJ workshop for women in Uganda

The Femme Electronic workshop is intended to provide insight into the music business by tapping into the knowledge and experience of established DJs and producers. There is no participation fee charged.

Some of the topics to be covered include The history of electronic music, Women in electronic music and An introduction to DJ equipment.

The facilitators are DJs Rachael (Uganda), The Cee (Uganda) and DJ KMRU (Kenya).

The workshop, which takes place from 9.30am to 5.30pm, is also designed to allow upcoming musical talent to engage with top industry representatives.

Interested individuals can register by sending a letter of motivation, including details on the equipment they have available (laptop, turntables etc.), to [email protected] and [email protected].

The application deadline is 15 November.

About Femme Electronic

Femme Electronic is an initiative of Goethe Zentrum Kampala, Santuri Safari and DJ Rachael. It aims to connect East African women in the field of electronic music to create a strong network of mutual support and to introduce them to the various techniques of deejaying and music production.

Participants are usually taken through training, workshops, mentorships, showcases, residencies and events aimed at addressing the severe gender imbalance in the East African music industry and the electronic music scene in particular.