Vrouwelijke DJ's pakken spotlights op ADE
Summary
This episode of "De Dag" explores the evolution of women in the dance music scene during the 30th Amsterdam Dance Event. Host Dielke interviews veteran DJ Isis van der Wel and rising star Olive Angus about their experiences, highlighting the shift from a male-dominated industry to one with greater gender balance. The discussion covers the challenges of balancing motherhood with a DJ career, the impact of social media on self-expression, and the importance of mentorship and support networks for female artists.
Topics discussed
Intro: ADE 30th edition and focus on female DJs
DJ Isis: Her 30th ADE and busy schedule
Evolution of women in the dance scene since the 90s
Isis: Being the only woman and feeling lonely
Impact of social media on female DJ identity
Olive Angus: Introduction and love for performing
Olive Angus: How she started DJing at 18
Olive Angus: Role models and changing line-ups
Olive Angus: No longer trying to be 'one of the guys'
Olive Angus: Dream of an all-day set at De Lofi
Isis: Reaction to young women's confidence
The challenge of motherhood and the night shift
Isis: Balancing parenting with a DJ career
Online harassment and appearance pressure on women
Support networks: Humanas, Digital Academy, Buma
Pay equality and self-promotion differences
Conclusion: The importance of role models
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