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Women of the Disco: Part 12

While it’s no secret that women are underrepresented in the Music Industry; Female leadership has proven to be an imperative factor for the success of the Electronic Dance scene. Women of The Disco is an initiative to highlight some of those powerhouses who are trailblazing the path and shaping the future of EDM. Learn more about the amazing women in our 12th feature below!

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Alyssa Pascucci

Alyssa Pascucci

I started both my creative career and my career in the music industry all at once in 2018. My first gig was an EDM boat cruise in Boston, and it all stemmed from there. I think timing and a little bit of luck played a role in my launch. I fell into the world of media + music all at once and at a time when there was great need for event content in Boston and not a lot of freelancers here working in it. I navigated the industry with the insight of a few who started before me, and had to practice a lot of trial and error to learn technical skills and business practices. Today, I am a hybrid photographer/videographer with my hands in a few niches! I work a mix of music, travel, live events, and brand projects. I’ve always found it difficult to narrow down my work, and while it can occasionally pull me in a few different directions, I love bringing influence from one niche into other projects!

In the beginning, it was to be a “yes” girl. If a contact referred my name and someone reached out, I’d say yes first and figure it out second. I was shooting and editing all hours of the day, all days of the week. Making myself available and capable played a large role in building reliability with the people who trusted me with their projects and referred me to others. As I grew in my career, learning when to say no and turn down jobs helped to not spread myself too thin or cause burnout. Best advice– be kind, helpful, and reliable!! You are working among so many talented peers, and it takes more than your creative skills to stand out. It is important to be the kind of person that people want to spend time around and can rely on.

Advice: My advice to other women in this field: You are so much more capable than you think!! Everyone faces imposter syndrome at some point in their career, and we are all truly figuring it out as we go. The secret to getting a job is delusionally and confidently putting yourself and your work out there, and you’d be amazed at the impact you can make :)

Emily Bell

Emily Bell

I’ve always been heavily into music and going to shows but didn’t know I wanted to work in it until college. I started to write for my college newspaper about shows in the area and upcoming music etc which gave me a good understanding of the scene. When I got an internship with an artist manager after graduating, I knew that’s what I wanted to do. After my internship I was lucky to begin my career in music at my current company, Confirmed. I began advancing shows and learned all other things along the way which has led me to my current role as an artist manager!

My current role as a manager consists of overseeing my artist in all ways – touring, brainstorming marketing activations, working on overall branding for my artist, oversee merch designs and shipments, pitch my artists music to labels, and more. Working alongside my artists to help them reach their goals while challenging them to try new things and offering them ideas to get there.

Some attributes I find helpful are just being open to learning all things, new or old. Whether it be marketing, label work, touring, social media, merch, artwork, etc – letting the people around you teach you and not to be afraid to make mistakes to learn along the way to get better. I like to keep things very light hearted and funny which I feel helps ease the tension in stressful situations while still getting the job done!

Advice: I think being kind goes a long way, and you attract great people with that mentality. My advice would be don’t compare yourself/your work directly to others and understanding someone else’s success isn’t a failure for you! There’s room for everyone to succeed :)

Jasmine Reddy

Jasmine Reddy

I started my journey with the promotional and performance team for Notion events in Chicago in 2015. I was then inspired by Liz Hagerty’s innovative work in festival content creation which drove me to independently develop skills in social media marketing and content creation. Soon after, I secured an internship as a social media manager with Electric Hawk, which opened doors to various contracted roles in site operations, box office management, performer coordination, and content creation.

Currently, I oversee the social media accounts for the Disco Presents festivals, concentrating on brand health and community engagement, while also collaborating with sponsors.

The key attributes that have propelled my career are my curiosity and passion. I’ve embraced every opportunity that came my way, approaching each role with professionalism.

Advice: I believe that if you are truly passionate, you’ll find a path to your goals. Building connections with industry professionals and seeking out diverse experiences have been vital to my journey, and perseverance has been essential in getting me to where I am today.

Katie Sexton

Katie Sexton

Growing up in Colorado and attending the University of Boulder (Sko Buffs), made it hard not to be immersed in the vibrant music scenes. Attending shows at Red Rocks, going to events like Decadence year after year laid the foundation for a love of Dance Music. Through attending shows I fell in love with the idea of being able to bring people together to share their passion for an Artist as well as getting to bring that Artist’s vision to life. Once I learned more about the various roles within the industry I found myself drawn to the live side of things which led me to an internship at the Fox & Boulder Theatres and then to Madison House. My time there helped to solidify that I wanted to pursue a career in the Agency world. After college, I moved to Chicago where I dove into the local music scene, and through maintaining and growing relationships I found myself at Paradigm Talent Agency as an Agent Assistant until the
pandemic. Like many when the world came to a halt, I found myself looking for a way to stay connected to the industry. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to help bring a drive-in series, Lake Shore Drive Inn, to the Chicago community. Having the chance to stay connected to this community helped lead me to my next role which was as an Agent Associate at Mint Talent Group. There I was connected to my amazing mentor Mary Allen who eventually brought me with her to United Talent Agency where I’ve been for the past several years.

In addition to my professional pursuits, another passion of mine is promoting inclusivity in the music industry, especially in the Dance/Electronic space. During the Pandemic, I got involved in She is The Music, which led to me helping start the Chicago Chapter of the organization. Through SITM I became connected to an incredible group of women who also shared this passion for creating an equitable community in the Dance space, Ronny Ho, Steph LaFera, and Anna Horowitz. Together we started a WhatsApp group which initially was just a space for women across the industry to connect but has since become an incredible community and resource called HerDancefloor. It’s been such an amazing thing to see this group grow and watch people connect and foster relationships.

At the beginning of the year, I was promoted to a Coordinator at UTA and in this role, I get to continue helping Artists bring their visions to life and develop their careers. In this role I help support Agents and their rosters while building my own roster which includes some exciting developing acts like LYNY, Effin, & Taahliah to name a few. My daily routine consists of routing tours, sharing offers with management, booking shows and helping to coordinate tour/show announcements.

I think most of this applies to any industry/job, but I think they go extra far in the current music
industry landscape. A strong work ethic, taking initiative, and great communication skills, especially interpersonal communication. Being able to maintain good relationships has been a vital part of how I got to where I am. You never know who’ll meet along the journey; those interactions will impact you! Another attribute I value is the ability to have perspective in this job. It’s important to me to do right by our Artists and also have great relationships with Promoters, but we live in a chaotic and sometimes painful world and it’s important to me to hold space for that to keep me grounded.

Advice: Surround yourself with people who share your vision of success. I think in this industry, like many, it’s easy to be blinded by someone else’s idea of success and let that drive you. But I feel it’s possible to have a successful career, work hard, and have a balanced and fulfilling life outside of my job (which is my idea of success).

Marie-Pier Guérin

My journey into the music industry began five years ago when I joined Kannibalen Records in an administrative role, handling accounting, reporting, and marketing budgets. Since then, my role has evolved, and I am now deeply involved in marketing, promotion, and artist management for major acts like Black Tiger Sex Machine (BTSM), Apashe, Dabin, and Kai Wachi. With the guidance of BTSM, I have also taken on my own roster of artists, including WODD and rising talent Rayjhin.

My connection to the bass and dubstep scene started in 2012 at a Kannibalen event in Montréal, where I instantly fell in love with the energy and heavy beats. This passion led me to a position at Kannibalen Records, where I now actively contribute to the scene I love by connecting with emerging artists and giving them opportunities to shine. One of my proudest projects is working on the label’s Christmas and Summer compilations, helping showcase new talent.

Transitioning from a corporate background to the music industry was challenging, but my resilience and dedication have helped me thrive. I’ve played a key role in organizing some of BTSM’s biggest events, including their Red Rocks and WAMU shows as well as their recent announcement of Church Dome at Tacoma Dome. This year, I had the chance to be an integral part of Dabin’s Stay In Bloom festival, working artist relations and will get the chance to run it back and now expand it to New York next year.

Being recognized as a ‘Woman of the Disco’ is a meaningful moment for me. While I’ve always felt valued at Kannibalen Records, this recognition from the wider music community feels empowering. I’m continuously inspired by the incredible women that I’ve crossed paths with in the industry–friends who uplift each other and are deeply dedicated to supporting their artists. I cherish the knowledge and experiences these women have shared with me and feel fortunate to be surrounded by such strong, inspiring individuals.

Advice: Believe in your worth, stay true to your vision, and always lift others as you rise–your journey will be defined by the strength and kindness you share along the way.

Maya Nauriyal

Maya Nauriyal

Originally from Columbus, OH, I started interning for Prime Social Group in high school, realizing very quickly this is the industry I wanted to be part of. I had a lot of introductory experience ranging from artist relations, promotions, marketing, to eventually carving my own path to managing festival installations & activations. I worked with PSG all throughout college until the pandemic hit, and tried to remain as involved as possible through remote internships and connecting with other industry professionals. I earned a degree at Ohio University through their Communications / Recording Industry program, gaining a wide range of experience working with record labels and festival operations. In 2021, I got a job at Gravitas Recordings as their Project Manager & Release Coordinator. Soon after, I started working with DEF (Define Everything Future) in the same role. As time went on, I realized I really loved working directly with talent, and management was always something that sparked curiosity. In 2022, I started working with Kompass Music Group, and have continuously evolved in my role(s) at the company and with various artists on my roster.

Some day to day responsibilities to name a few include:

– Manage day to day operations across touring, marketing, merch, and releases with all artists Oversee and coordinate marketing, social, and content plans with all artists

– Oversee booking & touring schedules with all artists

– Manage operations and day to day across marketing, releases, content, and distribution for Memory Palace

– Oversee and coordinate merchandise announces and drops with all artists and Memory Palace

Some attributes that have helped Maya find success within her profession:
Patience, teamwork, honesty, adaptability, empathy

Advice: Don’t let anyone dim your light, your insight and perspective is invaluable

Supporting Those Affected by Hurricane Helene in the Appalachian Region

Disco Presents and Sugar Society are coming together to support those affected by Hurricane Helene in the Appalachian region.

100% of net proceeds will be donated to Manna Food Bank, located in Asheville, NC. It’s a private, not-for-profit service organization that will help feed those in need during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

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Women of The Disco: Part 11

While it’s no secret that women are underrepresented in the Music Industry; Female leadership has proven to be an imperative factor for the success of the Electronic Dance scene. Women of The Disco is an initiative to highlight some of those powerhouses who are trailblazing the path and shaping the future of EDM.

Anita Sto

Anita Sto

Anita is a multimedia visual artist. Born and raised in Rome (Italy) Anita came to NYC in 2008 for an artist residency at the SVA (School of Visual Art) and then decided to stay.. For over 15 years Anita has worked as graphic designer nationwide and internationally, designing most of the time for the entertainment industry (Anita freelanced for museums, movie companies, music platforms) as well as a host of startup and mid-size retail businesses (creating logos, brand identities, marketing, advertising and product launch campaigns and websites).

Currently Anita is a part of the art department team at Avant Gardner, designing flyers of events, maintaining the new website and taking care of the brand identity of the company, providing (public or internal) assets that are in line with the company look and feel.

Anita believes that both her polyhedral professional background and the ability consequently to wear multiple hats have contributed to finding success within her profession.

Advice: Always put passion in what you’re doing, even when things might feel tedious.

Emily Alworth

Emily Alworth

Emily got involved in college concert and music industry organizations at University of Maryland. She started as a brand ambassador flyering and went on to manage the promoter team for Nu Androids in DC while she was there. The company brought house acts that weren’t stopping in DC at the time and only in larger markets.

After college, Emily then took a marketing agency job to learn transferable skills that she over took to Elements Music Arts Festival where someone took a chance on her as the Marketing Director shortly after school. Working for a company putting on a camping festival and warehouse parties in the city taught Emily a lot about multiple markets and having a small team allowed her to learn and get her hands in everything.

Currently, Emily works as the Senior Manager of Marketing & Partnership Strategy at Avant Gardner / The Brooklyn Mirage. There, she leads full lifecycle marketing campaigns with artists from announcement, presale, on sale, and up until the show and works on paid advertisements, emails, SMS campaigns as well as growing and maintaining partnerships/relationships. A notable achievement that Emily is proud of was leading the marketing for her first Madison Square Garden show this past October and selling out Black Coffee!

Some of Emily’s attributes that have helped her reach success in her career include her ability to maintain relationships and keep in touch with others over a number of years to continue to grow network and reliability/dependability. At the end of the day, people want to work with people they enjoy being around that can get the job done. A little humor goes a long way!

Advice: Be open to roles that may not exactly align with your current skill set. It’s always worth it to shoot your shot even if it feels like a long shot. Don’t be afraid to shoot a DM or a cold email to a company you like for any ways you can get involved or spread the good word.

Gabi King Fernandez

Gabi King Fernandez

Gabi grew up singing and acting, and has been a music lover her whole life. After college, two of her best friends worked for Goldenvoice and would always guest list her for shows and festivals. After seeing their work lives, she knew she wanted to work in the music industry! Gabi spent 2 years networking with people in the industry and relentlessly applying to any music related job she could find! She kept getting rejected (or no reply), and then finally in 2018, she saw a job posting for the agent trainee program at United Talent Agency. A friend from her sorority worked for the HR manager, so Gabi reached out and asked if she would submit Gabi’s resume. Gabi did not live in LA at the time, but she wanted this job so badly that she lied and said she did, because she wouldn’t have been able to interview otherwise. Gabi had a 10 minute conversation with HR on a Friday, and they asked her to start that Monday! Gabi worked at UTA for 2 years, then transitioned to management, working for a small hip hop management company, then Red Light management.

Gabi has always prioritized her physical, mental and spiritual health, and her journey in the music industry taught her that sustaining her health was crucial both personally and professionally. In November 2022, Gabi’s mom was diagnosed with lung cancer and simultaneously had a brain altering stroke. Gabi was beyond devastated, but she refused to give up hope and continued her holistic practices to the best of her ability. This experience ignited a calling within her, compelling her to do something that felt more fulfilling, and help others understand how a holistic lifestyle serves you during the best times, and saves you during the worst.

Now, Gabi coaches music industry professionals, helping them achieve a healthier holistic lifestyle. Having spent several years in the music industry, Gabi understands how challenging it can be for individuals in this field to prioritize their health and wellness. With their demanding schedules and on-the-go lifestyle, finding a healthy balance can be a struggle. Throughout her years in music, Gabi saw so many talented, skilled people burn out and leave the industry because they didn’t have strategies for sustainability. Gabi’s goal is to help them achieve balance, so they continue to excel at their craft, while prioritizing their physical and mental well-being – mind, body and soul. Check out her website gabikingfernandez.com to schedule a discovery call and learn more about her offerings!

Advice: Be nice to everyone! It’s the right thing to do and it pays off to be a good person. Take care of yourself!! People in the music industry get burnt out quickly, and it is so important to take care of your wellbeing if you really want a long-term career in the industry. Get good sleep, eat healthy, meditate, exercise, spend time in nature and with loved ones, and enjoy your life! Never take no for an answer. Don’t stop until you achieve your goal. Everyone is on their own path, so be patient and know that good things take time. What is for you will be yours, and what is not will pass – trust that the universe will give you what you need. Enjoy the process and enjoy the ride!

Jess Vilonna

Jess Vilonna

Jess started off her career in the hospitality industry. She managed multiple restaurant teams, and later became Director of Marketing & Special Events for TITOU Hospitality in West Palm Beach, FL, where she oversaw three high end restaurant brands, and a handful of French bakery concepts. She always had a love for event production, and knew she wanted to get back to her roots in the arts and entertainment industry, where she had spent her years growing up in dance and theater. After experiencing her first camping music festival in 2017, she knew that this space was not only where she wanted to be, but where she belonged. As luck would have it, later that year Jess was introduced to Michele Servais from DDP through a mutual friend, and Michele offered Jess the opportunity to come on board for Sunset Music Festival on the Artist Relations team. Since then, her involvement with DDP has grown, along with opening other doors which allowed her to become a full time contractor starting in 2021.

Currently, Jess works as a Project Manager for AMB Event Group, where she handles an array of projects ranging from artist and talent relations, creative programming for camping festivals, vendor operations, site experience and more. She has also spent the last two years working on corporate events with experience marketing firm GPJ, as an Associate Producer on their Broadcast Live Production team for Google Next, Workday Rising and Snowflake Data Cloud Summit. No matter the task at hand, Jess can think quickly on her feet, and make game time decisions to get the job done. Her favorite projects are those where she can cultivate creative spaces for festival goers, to enhance their time on site, by adding value to their overall experience.

Some notable achievements include being a host and MC for multiple events during the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival, along with working at various festivals and events across the US including Shaq’s Funhouse, Daymond John’s Black Entrepreneurs Day, EDC Las Vegas, Okeechobee Music Festival, Friendship and Above & Beyond’s Group Therapy Weekender. A project which she is most proud of is supporting the Bahamas Relief Cruise, where she facilitated coordination for hundreds of volunteers who provided humanitarian relief to the residents of Grand Bahama Island after the devastating Hurricane Dorian in 2019. Finding success in any profession can be a challenge, but especially so in the entertainment industry, and especially as a female. Jess attributes her success to always being a team player, while being efficient and dedicated to any project. She credits her tenure in the restaurant industry which allowed her to develop versatile management skills, where her strengths evolved in organizational logistics and team building. She also gives a massive amount of credit to both her parents for instilling a strong work ethic from an early age, with the long lasting importance of being a self-starter.

Advice: Stay true to yourself and maintain your authenticity and integrity. Always be adaptable and learn to utilize your skill sets in different ways. Build a strong support network and surround yourself with colleagues and friends who can offer knowledge, experience, guidance and support throughout your career. Be resilient and learn to grow from past experiences – both good and bad, and evolve. Lastly, take the time to appreciate the good stuff. This industry can be draining and exhausting, but oh so rewarding. Take the time to relish in your accomplishments and say to yourself “Damn, we did that!”

Morgan Carafa

Morgan Carafa

During her undergraduate years studying film at High Point University, Morgan discovered her passion for promoting electronic shows when she spearheaded the Monster Energy Up & Up competition for the North Carolina Triad. Amidst the uncertainty wrought by the pandemic, Morgan seized the opportunity to pursue her Masters degree in Strategic Communication while simultaneously laying the groundwork for two entrepreneurial ventures. In collaboration with her classmates, Morgan co-founded The Clubhouse Live, a platform dedicated to delivering top-tier content and live streams for electronic artists. As venues reopened their doors, her own promotion company, The Common Experience, emerged as a unifying force within the Carolina communities. Additionally, she assumed the role of Marketing Manager for Charleston’s highly anticipated new festival, High Tide.

Soon thereafter, Morgan’s expertise garnered the attention of Loud Crowd and Auris Presents, where she began marketing various shows across key cities such as Dallas, Chicago, Charlotte, Charleston, Atlanta, renowned venues like The Caverns, as well as festivals like ARC.

Her path led to an invitation to join the marketing strategy team at Avant Gardner in New York City. Here, she contributes her insights and creativity of the marketing realm to their family of venues, including The Brooklyn Mirage.

Advice: Be a light in this world and your field. Throughout my career, I’ve prioritized building connections, sharing knowledge, and showing genuine care. Cultivating your community can lead to unexpected opportunities, so never underestimate the power of a meaningful connection. Utilize social media as a powerful tool to maintain and strengthen relationships – embrace the opportunity to be a welcoming and recognizable presence!

Rachel Banks

Rachel Banks

Rachel has always enjoyed the music festival community and has years of experience in hospitality for restaurants. Rachel got the opportunity to be the Artist Lounge Bartender at HomeBass Music festival, and enjoyed the environment so much and wanted to learn more about the industry and explore different departments. Rachel started working anywhere she could and threw herself into learning and creating! Rachel has done a range over the past four years from Hospitality, Artist Liaison, Box office, Site Ops, Artist relations, Transportation and more but has found her passion is in creating the experience for everyone else :)

For Transportation, Rachel makes sure everyone gets to where they need to go! First, she works with the artists and teams to advance their schedules and times for pickups / departures, she builds a spreadsheet of all the scheduled rides for the drivers who will work off of the grid for the remainder of the festival, updating any changes in real time and making sure everything runs smoothly, while making sure the staff is properly taken care of as well!

Some of Rachel’s notable achievements are working for Electric Forest, Groove Cruise, Miami Music Week, EDCLV, and more! She loves working in different fields/ departments to further her knowledge in the industry. Rachel attributes her success in her career to being Organized, communicative, and understanding that everyone holds a role in the industry and working together makes for the best success. As well as enjoying the work she does and holding a good attitude whatever gets thrown her way!

Advice: Don’t Shrink yourself to make people happy, Be yourself and Be open to knowledge, your work ethic and passion will get you to where you need to go!

Tessa Butler

Tessa Butler

Tessa has always been a passionate music lover, singer and song-writer. While attending Hofstra University in their music business program she decided she wasn’t going to pursue her own artist career, but instead wanted to help other creatives and work within the music industry. Tessa worked various jobs including Brand Ambassador at Webster Hall, Marketing Intern and Production Assistant setting up live shows at Brooklyn Bowl, doing social media and newsletters for a concert photographer and blogger previously known as Nicky Digital, and many more part time gigs. She started working at Kobalt Music Publishing in September of 2018, so Tessa has been there for 5 and a half years now. Outside of her work in music, she also creates community gathering and workshop events in Brooklyn and beyond focused on community, healing and movement.

Currently at Kobalt Tessa looks after the US dance/electronic roster, and works creatively with their global roster of writers, producers and artists. She also works within the pop, alternative, and other genre spaces. Tessa focuses mainly on pitching music from their roster for artist projects, setting up sessions and collaborations and finding new artists and writers to sign to their roster. Tessa is passionate about making sure her clients feel seen and appreciated and getting to know them on a personal level so that she can make sure the sessions she is setting up can be as successful as possible and build real relationships.

Some of Tessa’s notable achievements include signing artists such as Aluna, Kaleena Zanders, ACRAZE, Zeds Dead/Deadbeats, AJ Mitchell, Chloe Moriondo and rei brown. Tessa also works closely with their artists such as Hayden James, Tiësto, Liquid Stranger, Loud Luxury, Ella Vos and many more. Some examples of songs she’s pitched that have gone on to be released include: – David Guetta, MORTEN and Clementine Douglas “Something to Hold On To”, co-written by their writer Tommy Lee James. – Zeds Dead, Hamdi, Warrior Queen “Criminal”, originally written by thier writer No/Me. – Levity, Dem Jointz “Flip It”, originally a demo pitch song by their writer/producer Dem Jointz. – Hayden James and SAYGRACE “Beggin’ You”, co-written by their writer Dan Heath. – Gryffin “Piece of Me”, co-written by their writers Sebastian Atas and Victor Sjöstrom. – CloZee and Ella Vos “Glow in The Dark” and many many more!

Tessa attributes her success to being genuine with creators, always being kind, and making sure people know they can count on you to get things done!

Advice: Don’t be afraid to show up as your authentic self. The best connections and relationships always happen when you’re letting your true self shine.

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