We Are Moving The Needle<\/a> \u2013 an organisation which campaigns for more women, non-binary and trans representation among music producers and engineers, founded by Grammy-winner Emily Lazar \u2013 the Abbey Road event will see Fred again.. joined by an \u201cextraordinary lineup of artists and industry leaders\u201d for an afternoon of mentorship, skill-building, community and networking.<\/p>\nThe free event is the first in a series, which will bring together 15 trans+ songwriters, 15 trans+ producers and 15 industry professionals spanning the spheres of production, songwriting and industry.<\/p>\n
In keeping with the Trans Creative Collective\u2019s ethos of inclusivity not exclusivity, the Abbey Road event is completely free to attend. All genders are welcome, with priority given to trans and queer creatives, organisers say.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince we started TCC in 2021, our whole mission has been to make space for trans+ creatives to thrive, not just survive, in the music industry,\u201d says co-founder charlieeeee.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTrans+ Future Sounds \u2013 made possible alongside our incredible partners We Are Moving The Needle \u2013 feels like the fullest expression of that yet. Getting to welcome our community into Abbey Road, one of the most iconic recording spaces in the world, and to have artists like Fred again.. want to give his time and expertise to that community is genuinely moving.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want every trans+ producer, songwriter and creator who walks through those doors on Friday to feel celebrated. Because they are forging new ground, and we\u2019ll be behind them every step of the way.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Trans+ Future Sounds event at Abbey Road Studios will take place on Friday, 19 June from 3-8pm. Abbey Road Studios is located at 3 Abbey Road, St John\u2019s Wood, London, NW8 9AY.<\/p>\n
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Sam is the Associate News Editor for Guitar.com and MusicTech. Thoroughly immersed in music culture for the majority of his life, Sam has played guitar for 20 years, studied music technology and production at university, and also written for the likes of MusicRadar, Guitar World, Total Guitar and Metal Hammer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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