Previous Speakers & Thought Leaders
The pop icon sat down for a live RA Exchange, about the making of her BRAT album, her extensive roots in club music, working with the late SOPHIE and more.
Tahliah Debrett Barnett is better known as FKA twigs.
In this RA Exchange twigs talks to Nadine Noor, founder of queer arts platform PXSSY PALACE, about the process of putting her LP together, and the sometimes painful pressures of performing and adopting a public persona.
In this RA Exchange twigs talks to Nadine Noor, founder of queer arts platform PXSSY PALACE, about the process of putting her LP together, and the sometimes painful pressures of performing and adopting a public persona.
Brian Eno inspired the audience, diving into topics of sustainability and the art of giving back, in partnership with his EarthPercent charity which encourages artists and those within creative industries to pledge small percentages for purpose-driven projects.
Elijah opened with an interactive keynote session based on his yellow square project – based on the topic of ‘If You Love Music, You Should Learn How To DJ.’ Opening up to discussion to the crowd, Elijah touched on topics from barriers to entry for musicians, putting the fun back into DJing and creating, and seeing DJ culture with a new perspective.
horsegiirL reflects on her journey from "just a foal on the farm" to making waves as one of the most in-demand names in electronic music. She shares the story behind her sound, creative process, and what it means to have the "relentless support" of her community.
For over three decades, Karl Hyde and Rick Smith have defined the sound and spirit of dance music with pioneering anthems and boundary-pushing live shows. The pair discuss their ongoing battle with “legacy”, their evolving creative process, and the continued inspiration offered by their seminal anthem Born Slippy, celebrating 30 years.
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