FAC Board Member
Artist, composer, producer
What drew you to a board role?
I had developed a relationship with the featured artists coalition, first as an artist ambassador. They’d also supported my work with WITCiH festival which was headlined by Laurie Anderson. The opportunity to join the board came a year later.
What did you bring to the table?
I’ve been self releasing since 2007, since the iPhone was launched on the global market. I’ve been a DIY artist for the extent of my career so I have a first hand experience in ever shifting digital landscapes. As a South Asian woman I am in a tiny minority in the music industry with a working career. I started my career in queer nightlife. I have a big interest in expanding technologies and how they impact creativity. I represent a number of minority intersections & an understanding of how things work from the ground up & the every day struggles of modern working artists.
What do you wish you had understood earlier?
They are hard work but they are completely worth it. You meet amazing people along the way.
What advice would you give to women considering a board role?
If you are thinking of joining a board, trust the strength and value of your experiences. Every industry professional, be they an artist or someone behind the scenes, has a unique DNA which forms their expertise. You have the power to create change.
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