“Our approach to collaborating with these women is rooted in recognizing their unique contributions and providing them with opportunities for growth,” says the collective.
In an industry where roles beyond the stage are often underestimated and understaffed, RIOT prioritizes giving talented women behind the scenes a chance too. By offering platforms for collaboration and advancement, RIOT aims to amplify their voices and expertise, enriching events and fostering a more inclusive community overall.
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF INCLUSIVE ELECTRONIC MUSIC
As RIOT Collective looks ahead to the future, the founders are filled with excitement and determination. With a clear vision and ambitious goals, they are poised to make a lasting impact on the electronic music scene, both locally and beyond.
“In 2024, we want to continue with doing stage hostings, but we will also focus more on organizing our own events,” says the collective. “We plan to hold showcases and network events where we provide a space for all different kinds of talents. Additionally, we will be organizing DJ and producer workshops, press shoot days, and maintaining our monthly radio shows and radio day takeovers.”
One of the collective’s upcoming events is on the 8th of March, International Women’s Day, where they have been invited by ‘Op het Schoolplein’ to host a stage at Pip in The Hague. Twenty-four female artists will share the decks and play b2b sessions, featuring a variety of sounds from breakbeat, techno, and trance. From established names to artists making their club debut, the event promises to be a celebration of talent and diversity.
But RIOT’s aspirations extend beyond events and stage hostings. Their ultimate goal is to start an agency under the umbrella of RIOT, where they can directly promote and help female artists grow and achieve their goals. To move closer to this objective, they have decided to become a foundation, enabling them to collect resources and financial aid to create mentorship programs and expand their platform.
PERSONAL REFLECTIONS AND FUTURE PLANS
For each founder, RIOT Collective has been more than just a platform—it’s been a transformative journey that has shaped their careers and their identities as artists and creators.
Carmen Lisa, hailing from the northern part of the Netherlands, has seen her career soar since joining GEM records bookings agency as their first female artist. Her authentic sound, described as “techno with a soul,” has taken her to festivals and events around the world, Tomorrowland, Loveland and Awakenings. spreading femininity within the techno sound abroad.
MYRA is a DJ and Producer living in Eindhoven that favors hypnotic yet powerful techno, where she explores the deep and trippy side of the genre, guiding listeners to profound inner space. Her journey began at the Electronic Music Academy at the Conservatory of Amsterdam, where she honed her musical and creative capacities. At the Conservatory she disco- vered her fascination for analogue gear that she now uses intensively as a producer. After graduation she had within no time some impressive gigs on her resumé like Awakenings and Intercell, paving way for a dream future.
Selene is a Groningen based DJ with a love for the raw, up-tempo & hypnotic side of techno. Her sound is characterized as powerful & trippy with a lot of groovy rhythms and vocals to create an overall vivacious feeling. She tries to build a musical journey through extemporizing and sensing the moment on the dancefloor.
Past years she performed at different established events like Tresor in Berlin, Awakenings at De Gashouder Amsterdam and Tempio del Futuro Perduto in Milan.
RIOT’s belief in the transformative power of music and community. Through the music and their vision, they seek to inspire others to embrace change, embrace diversity, and embrace the endless possibilities of the electronic music landscape. Together, they pave the way for a brighter and more inclusive future for electronic music—one beat at a time. As they look to the future, the founders of RIOT Co- llective are filled with optimism and determination. With their eyes set on empowering female talent and reshaping the electronic music scene, they are ready to embark on the next chapter of their journey, together as a collective united by a shared vision and passion for music.
In 2024, the trio will be playing at Mysteryland festival. Besides this highlight, you can find Carmen Lisa at Awakenings summer festival, 909 festival and Elrow festival. MYRA at Awakenings summer festival, 909 festival and OSTRA club in France. Selene you can find at Mystic Garden, Loveland and Paradigm. Among these exciting shows there are many more on their agenda.
“Join us as we pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive future for female artists everywhere. Together, we can make a difference”
– Carmen Lisa, MYRA & Selene 20
mixmagnl.com Text by: Sergio Niño
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