A new booking approach that puts community values
and fair
compensation at the
forefront.
The Support The Sound initiative was kickstarted by Basement (New York) and Bassiani (Tbilisi), assembling a global network of members consisting of Dekmantel (Amsterdam), Fuse (Brussels), 6AM Group (Los Angeles), Synthetik Minds (Los Angeles), Vault Sessions (Amsterdam), Wire Festival (New York), and WOMB (Tokyo).
Representing a wealth of experience spanning decades across all facets of the event industry, we're joining forces under the Support The Sound initiative. We are dedicated to the core values of fairness, solidarity, and empowerment. We have witnessed significant changes in our industry, where the role of music producers has been marginalized and undervalued. Without their fair compensation, the vitality and sustainability of our entire industry is at risk.
As Support The Sound, we want to proactively establish a new booking approach where DJ earnings from performances at our events are distributed fairly. We believe it's necessary that DJs recognize and share with the artists whose music fuels their sets.
We have chosen to launch this initiative using Aslice, as their revenue-sharing service aligns with our vision. With its community-connecting platform, Aslice allows working DJs to share earnings directly with the music producers they play at paid gigs.
Throughout 2024, we want to focus on raising awareness of our commitment, emphasizing Aslice’s benefits to all booking agents and DJs. We will lead by example by enlisting our own residents to share their DJ playlists. In 2025 and onward, all DJs who play our events, both residents and non-residents, will be asked to share their playlists. If the artists we book or their agents choose not to participate by sharing playlists, our values might not align, which may affect future bookings and collaborations.
We recognize a unique opportunity to effect positive change and send a powerful message of unity and shared responsibility within our community. By changing the way artists are valued for their creations, we aspire to empower them not just to survive but to thrive. As Support The Sound, we feel this collaborative effort is vital for our future, to establish a more supportive culture that promotes equality and fair pay for all music makers.