AlphaTheta announces Equal Beats podcast series
17 October 2025 - Press release7 episodes hosted by Kikelomo will encourage women, femmes, and non-binary people to enter the music world
Getting into DJing or the music industry in general is often a daunting prospect for women, femmes, and non-binary people. But how can we change this?
As part of the Equal Beats initiative, AlphaTheta is about to launch a 7-part podcast series to help change the narrative around pathways into the music industry for underrepresented genders and communities through open discussion and advice. Hosted by Kikelomo and recorded in London by an all-female crew, the series will feature guests from a lineup of leaders that includes DJs, managers, agents, and PR professionals who will share honest insights, expert guidance, and first-hand experiences. Each episode will focus on a key aspect of the industry, offering a powerful mentorship that will be free and easily accessible.
Equal Beats is a global initiative created by AlphaTheta to drive gender and community parity in the music industry. It began in February 2025, when the team recognized that only 13% of AlphaTheta account holders were female identifying. Determined to reach a more diverse audience, they started Equal Beats and began running events, networking lunches, artist collaborations, and media campaigns focused on breaking down barriers within the music industry, fostering collaboration across roles, and inspiring the next generation of talent in female, femme, and non-binary communities.
Talking about the Equal Beats podcast, Isabel Sugrañes, Marketing Executive at AlphaTheta comments: “With Equal Beats, we wanted to make it easier for people to find their way into the music industry. So many aspiring women, femmes, and non-binary talents don’t know where to start, and hearing honest advice from established female voices can make all the difference. This podcast is about opening doors, sharing real experiences, inspiring others and reminding people that there’s space for everyone in this industry."
Equal Beats is an ongoing journey, and AlphaTheta’s aim is to build something inclusive and meaningful, step by step. The team behind it is actively working to grow the initiative in a way that reflects the full diversity of the music industry and inspires more females, femmes, and non-binary people to engage with DJing.
The first episode of the Equal Beats podcast, featuring Indira Paganotto, will be available to watch or stream on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and selected other platforms from October 16th, 2025. The 6 following episodes will be released fortnightly from then on.
Full breakdown of episodes and guests:
EPISODE TITLE |
GUEST |
1. Breaking into the Industry: Pathways for Aspiring Female DJs |
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2. Building Your Brand: PR, Marketing, & Social Media |
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3. The Art of Performance: Confidence, Stage Presence, & Crowd Connection |
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4. Behind the Scenes: The Role of Managers, Agents, & Labels |
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5. Building a Sustainable Career: Long-Term Success in the Industry |
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6. Beyond the Likes: DJing in the Social Media Era |
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7. Mums in Music: Navigating Parenthood & a Career in Music / DJing |
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