Roland, [PIAS] and shesaid.so present Women Shaping Sounds, an evening of conversation, community and live music celebrating women and gender minorities in the music industry.
Following the success of last year’s edition, the event returns to Roland Store London with a programme that combines a panel discussion, live performance and a special charity raffle in support of shesaid.so.
The event is free to attend and open to everyone. RSVP and more info HERE.
The evening will centre around a panel discussion exploring this year’s International Women’s Day theme: Give to Gain.
Bringing together artists and industry professionals, the conversation will focus on how sharing knowledge, guidance and opportunities can create a more inclusive and supportive music ecosystem.
The panel will be hosted by Amy Sheldon, part of Roland’s Artist Relations team, whose work centres on connecting artists, labels and organisations across music culture.
Joining the panel are:
Nissi Ogulu — A multidisciplinary creative working across music, visual art and entrepreneurship. As co-founder of Kemet Automotive, Ogulu explores themes of sustainability, empowerment and African innovation while maintaining an active artistic practice.
Anis Marks — Head of Marketing at Mute, with over 16 years of experience across label and management roles. Marks has worked with a wide range of artists including HAAi, Apparat, Yann Tiersen, Underworld, Greentea Peng and Beth Orton.
Vix Brand — Community & Operations lead at shesaid.so, as well as a life coach and events professional with more than a decade of experience across live music and cultural projects. Brand focuses on building supportive communities for creatives and advocates for greater visibility and care for LGBTQ+ people within the music industry.
Miso Extra — A Japanese-British artist whose genre-fluid work blends rap, R&B, hyperpop and electronic music. Following breakthrough EPs Great Taste and MSG, her debut album Earcandy (2025) was created at Damon Albarn’s Studio 13 and features collaborators including Metronomy, DJ Boring and AK Paul.
The discussion will also open up to audience questions, offering attendees the opportunity to join the conversation.
Following the panel, Talulah Ruby will perform live.
Born in Lanzarote and now based in London, Ruby is a vocalist, writer and producer whose work moves between recorded music, live performance and collaborative projects. Drawing influence from trip hop, soul, jazz, folk and electronic music, her sound is shaped by artists such as Radiohead, Fela Kuti, Etta James and Billie Holiday.
Her work explores emotional depth and sonic atmosphere, creating music that invites stillness, reflection and connection.
Raffle supporting shesaid.so
As part of the evening, Roland will also announce the winners of the Women Shaping Sounds Raffle, a fundraising initiative supporting shesaid.so.
The raffle gives participants the chance to win exclusive signed vinyl records donated by three artists:
RAYE – Where Is My Husband! & I Know You’re Hurting – Live at Montreux
Arlo Parks – Ambiguous Desire (signed copy of her upcoming album)
Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving, winner of the BRIT Awards 2026 Mastercard Album of the Year
Raffle details HERE.
** Entries are open to UK residents aged 18+, with a minimum £5 donation per entry. All proceeds go directly to shesaid.so to support its work creating community, education programmes and opportunities for women and gender minorities across the music industry.
** The raffle runs from 8 March until 8 April 2026, with winners drawn live during the event.
Event details
Roland, [PIAS] & shesaid.so Present: Women Shaping Sounds 2026
Location: Roland Store London
Free entry (RSVP required) HEREThe evening will conclude with the announcement of the Women Shaping Sounds Raffle winners, bringing the community together in support of shesaid.so.
Raffle details HERE
