PODCAST
Introducing two brand new podcast series, (Deck Talk & Nenas District) dedicated to (female) artists and members of the LGBTQ+ community in their respective industries. Our podcast aims to highlight the difficulties and unique challenges faced by independent artists from any background, fashion, music, art etc.
The art world can be a competitive and challenging space, with many obstacles to overcome, especially for independent (female) artists who lack the support and resources of larger institutions. For members of the LGBTQ+ community, the journey can be even more difficult, as they often face discrimination, bias, and other forms of marginalization in their industry.
In our podcast, we will be interviewing a diverse range of artists and industry professionals, sharing their stories, experiences, and advice on how to succeed as an independent artist in today's competitive landscape. We will be discussing a wide range of topics, including networking, promoting your work, balancing personal and professional life, and overcoming obstacles such as lack of representation and funding.
We will be discussing ways in which artists can overcome these difficulties and achieve success in their careers.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, our podcast series is the perfect platform to gain insights and inspiration from the experiences of others.
So join us for this exciting new podcast series, where we will be livestreaming our conversations and discussions with artists and industry professionals, and exploring the exciting world of art.
We hope you'll tune in and be inspired by the stories and journeys of these talented individuals.
IG: @DECK_TALK
NENAS DISCTRICT VOL1
w/ Carmen Zapata
Carmen Zapata has been the manager of ASACC (Associació de Sales de Concerts de Catalunya) since 2006, and is also the spokesperson for PLAM, a state platform for music, which has been working for two years on proposals to improve the Artist's Statute. In 2013 she started as artistic director of Curtcircuit, an annual cycle of concerts featuring artists from the local scene and involving ASACC's ninety venues throughout Catalonia. She was awarded the Premi Ciutat de Barcelona de Música at its first edition.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, she has led several projects, including over 300 concerts of various formats, during initiatives such as Sala Barcelona during the summer of 2020. The project was awarded by ARC as the best associative initiative during the pandemic and was repeated in autumn. She also coordinated SALA CAT, in which almost forty venues from all over Catalonia took part, and SALA LH, a cycle of concerts in the venues of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat.
She is a founding member and president of the Association of Women in the Music Industry (MIM), winner of the Primavera Award in 2018 and a member of the Observatory for gender equality in the field of culture, promoted by the Ministry of Culture. In 2021 she received the Key Change Award in recognition of her professional career.
She studied Law as well as Communication and Media. She is a regular speaker at colloquiums and debates specialising in the music industry and teaches at music colleges and on master's degrees at Catalan universities.
