Lady Of The House: the first book about Women in Dance music

Authors Laila Mckenzie and Ian ‘Snowy’ Snowball present the first hardback of its kind, celebrating, championing and honouring Women in Dance music and beyond

Lady Of The House book
Lady Of The House book
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Started as a crowdfunding project, the Lady Of The House Book is the first book on women in dance music; it features 150 artists, DJs, managers, and more.

Lady of the House is a large-scale hardback book that highlights the contributions of women who pioneered the dance scene and continue to do so today. The book delves back into the beginnings of dance music, with interviews and never-before-seen images. With contributions from those who were there in the beginning, as well as current advocates who help to keep the scene alive, thriving, and ever-evolving. Candi Staton, Barbara Tucker, Sam Divine, Charlotte de Witte, Nina Kraviz, and Jocelyn Brown are among the DJs, Producers, Artists, Promoters, and Management featured. The book is dedicated to legendary disco and soul vocalist Loleatta Holloway and includes a special foreword from electronic music legend Carl Cox.

This book is an invaluable record of the evolution of dance music and women’s central role within it, with over 150 women sharing their stories and experiences. Lady of the House is about women being creative and doing what they love to do, not just about women in the scene. They wanted to ensure that the legacy of women’s power is passed down to future generations in a time when so much change is taking place and so many inequalities are being exposed. The stories of determination, empowerment, inspiration, challenges, passion, education, having goals, and simply realizing dreams abound in the interviews.

The authors of the book will donate £1 from every book sold to the Savenightlife CIC of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). Savenightlife CIC will use the funds to expand their #WeAreAllInThisTogether, Diversity & Inclusion initiative. It will be used, in particular, to ensure that all women in the industry have equal access to equal rights and protection.

Buy the book now via the Lady Of The House website.

Lady Of The House Deluxe edition book
Lady Of The House Deluxe edition book

Lady Of The House.

Lady Of The House was founded in 2020 as an active female-led collective/organization dedicated to championing, celebrating, and honoring women. They hope to uplift the community by celebrating women’s contributions to the dance music industry.

They are a female-led company with a combined 25-year history in the music and nightlife industries. The team is passionate about empowering women and promoting equality and diversity across the board. By promoting diversity and inclusion in all fields, Lady Of The Housechampion, celebrate, and honors women in the music industry.

As women who have worked in the music industry at all levels, they are well aware of the gender disparities, inequalities, and ongoing abuse that women have faced and continue to face. Lady Of The House wants to empower women and educate our male counterparts in order to promote healthier workplaces, better conduct, and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.