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In the context of International Women’s Rights Day, March 8th, our collaborator L\u00e9a Dieghi could talk with the collective Women of the Industry, where Regularfantasy, alongside Karaba, Ekitwanda, and Duchess, will be performing on March 8th. The show will feature a mix of DJ performances, VJ projects, and burlesque acts\u2014delivering high-energy, sensual performances throughout the night, all led, of course, by women. Providing key insights about their organization, as well as educational facts on the role of women in the industry, let\u2019s dive into their vision together.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n PAN M 360 : Can you tell me more about your organization? When did it start, and who are the<\/strong> <\/strong>key figures in your collective?<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Women of the Industry: <\/strong>Women of the Industry began as an idea from one of our collective\u2019s members, Elisa, four years ago. She wanted to host an event on March 8th, International Women\u2019s Rights Day, to celebrate and support women in the nightlife industry. The following year, Elisa\u2014known to friends as Zaza\u2014reached out to us, Catherine and Margaux, the creators of PeachClub, to help organize the first full-scale edition. This version featured an all-female lineup of DJs, burlesque performers, and local vendors, transforming the event into a true celebration of women in the scene.For the past two years, it has evolved into an annual co-production with Moment Factory.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n PAN M 360 : Your concept revolves around the role of women in the electronic music industry,<\/strong> <\/strong>right? Can you tell me more about how this idea came to life?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Women of the Industry: <\/strong>The reality of women\u2019s place in the nightlife industry is, to put it mildly, problematic. A quick glance at our Instagram page (@womenoftheindustry) reveals some telling statistics about the ongoing gender gap. For example, globally, only 30% of festival bookings<\/strong> <\/strong>were female, while 58.5% were male. In 2023 in the U.S., only 6.5% of music producers were<\/strong> <\/strong>women, and the global gender pay gap remains around 20%, with even high-ranking women<\/strong> <\/strong>earning less than their male counterparts for the same work.<\/strong> <\/strong>When you consider these statistics and the broader political climate, it\u2019s clear why we feel it\u2019s essential to create events that amplify women\u2019s voices and give them the space they deserve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n PAN M 360: What performances are planned for this edition? What kind of atmosphere do you<\/strong> <\/strong>want to create?<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Women of the industry:<\/strong> Like last year, we\u2019ll be collaborating with Arabesque Burlesque, a bilingual burlesque school based in Montreal that takes an inclusive and intersectional feminist approach to its programming. They\u2019ll be bringing high-energy, sensual performances throughout the night, including gogo dancers and both solo and duo burlesque acts. These performances will be enhanced by a groundbreaking VJ project created by Moment Factory\u2019s Innovation Team, led\u2014of course\u2014by a woman. The project combines AI technology with real-time image creation and projection, immersing partygoers in a visually stunning atmosphere where performers and the audience seamlessly blend together. Our goal is to create an unforgettable dancefloor experience that feels immersive, inclusive, and electric. <\/p>\n\n\n\n