If we told you there is an event where music, technology, and digital feminism come together in a unique space, would you join? Mark your calendar for Friday, March 14, because 8M: Music and Technology at the Stands" is back! For the fifth consecutive year, Canòdrom - Ateneu d'Innovació Digital i Democràtica and DigitalFems are offering a day full of training, debate, and concerts to highlight female and diverse talent in the music and technology industries.
A space to learn, reflect, and advocate
Under the slogan «Music + Metadata = Digital Feminist Revolution», the #8MCanòdrom returns to the Open Stands to promote and advocate for a fairer, more accessible, and inclusive music and technology industry. Did you know that only 30% of women work in the music industry and that 70% of them earn less than the average salary? And that in the technology sector, although 31% of workers are women, leadership roles do not even reach 20%?
This event combines knowledge, creativity, and action for artists, creators, and technologists. In the morning, we will delve into metadata sovereignty, a key element to ensuring visibility and remuneration for artists in the digital world. In the afternoon, a conference and debate on the future of digital music will be followed by concerts featuring GIGI ROS and Fernanda Alemán Djset & FTFS.
The program of activities
Welcome, lunch, and networking – 14:00 h An opportunity to connect with other music and technology professionals in a creative and collaborative space.
Digital skills workshops – 15:00 h (prior registration required here)
- Data Decoded: Music Data Analytics, with Sarah Kloboves (Chatmetric). Discover how to analyze streaming data, social networks, and audiences to make informed strategic decisions.
- AI in the music sector, with Majo Clutet (Larrosa Music). Free artificial intelligence tools to improve music promotion, automate campaigns, and optimize releases.
Conference: The sovereignty of metadata – 17:30 h A space for reflection on the importance of data in digital music and how to ensure that creators maintain control over their works. Featuring Ivana Feldfeber (Data Género) and other industry experts.
Expert panel: The future of digital music – 18:30 h A debate with artists, cultural managers, and technologists on the challenges and opportunities of the digital music industry, featuring Lara Alcázar (MIM Association), Antònia Folguera (Sonar+D), Natalia SanJuan (Femnøise), and Thais Ruíz de Alda (Digitalfems).
Live concerts – 19:30 h and 20:30 h
- GIGI ROS fuses pop, electronics, and experimentation in a unique performance.
- Fernanda Alemán DJ Set & FTFS will transport the audience with an immersive sound proposal full of electronic rhythms and Andean influences.
Why participate?
The 8MCanòdrom is not just an event but a meeting point to build a fairer, more accessible, and inclusive music and technology industry.
When? Friday, March 14, from 13:00 h
Where? Canòdrom, Barcelona
Free entry! (Prior registration required for workshops here)
The Canòdrom – Ateneo de Innovación Digital y Democrática and DigitalFems organize this event. With this initiative, we aim to highlight the transformative power of music and technology, as well as the importance of inclusion and diversity in these fields.
