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Join us on the Spotify Beach for an inspiring discussion and daytime soiree celebrating the power and importance of BIPOC leaders in the creative industries.
Our panel discussion will feature Outside Voice trailblazers who have addressed the lack of diversity and inclusion in their audio-led industries by taking matters in their own hand, building platforms that amplify underrepresented voices.
Bites, beverages and beats on Spotify Beach following the panel from 3:00-3:45pm.
Jemele Hill is the creator and host of Jemele Hill is Unbothered, a two-time Webby award-winning podcast on Spotify. Hill is also the co-founder of Lodge Freeway Media, a contributing writer for The Atlantic, and is stretching her muscles behind the camera with upcoming ESPN documentaries and a comedy series for Showtime. In August 2018, the National Association of Black Journalists awarded Hill with the Journalist of the Year Award. Hill is also the founder of the soon-to-be-launched Unbothered Network, a groundbreaking podcast and production company that seeks to elevate the voices, stories, agency, and nuance of Black women.
Joan is an American author, actor, voiceover artist, and on-camera host. She is the Co-founder, and Vice President, of the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences™ (SOVAS™), an international nonprofit corporation that oversees That’s Voiceover!™ Career Expo, the Voice Arts® Awards, and multiple programs providing training, education, academic/financial aid scholarships and career counseling for voice actors. Joan is the author of “Secrets of Voice-Over Success”, the first book to chronicle multiple career journeys of some of the top voice actors in America. As a voice actor and producer, Joan has won a combined six TellyAwards and two PromaxBDA Awards.
Taj Alavi is Vice-President, Global Head of Marketing at Spotify, where she is responsible for how the brand delivers on this mission, connecting with new and existing listeners in 183 markets around the world with culture-defining marketing activations, including Spotify’s annual Wrapped campaign. Prior to Spotify, Taj was responsible for building and leading global marketing programs for brands like Instagram, Uber and Intuit. Taj was named one of Ad Age’s Leading Women in 2022, the award recognizes women who create opportunity and drive transformation within the industry.
The Outside Voice mission began in fall 2020 as an annotated playlist series designed to amplify the voices of BIPOC professionals across the creative and marketing industries.
To date, the series has featured 18 creatives from across the globe and has inspired Spotify Advertising’s B2B audiences in US, UK, LATAM and APAC with personal messages of diversity, inclusion, empathy and action.
Visit the Outside Voice hub on Spotify to get to know our curators.
If I RSVP for an event, am I guaranteed entry?
No. We cannot promise entry to anyone, even if you had 500k minutes streamed in your 2021 Wrapped. We encourage you to arrive early, with your invite or Spotify pass ready to show the Spotify Security team.
Can I bring my bag to Spotify Beach?
During the day, small bags (hand, rucksack, laptop, briefcase) are permitted, but sadly, no luggage. During the night, only clutch bags are permitted. No exceptions.
Can I leave Spotify Beach and be granted re-entry?
If you leave Spotify Beach, you will have to join the back of the queue for re-entry, pending capacity.
How is Spotify Beach on sustainability?
We are sourcing our coffee from Orang Utan Coffee Project to keep you energized, and have designed Spotify Beach with reusable materials in mind. During the day, you are welcome to bring your own water bottle if you are not utilizing our recyclable takeaway cups. During the night, if you bring your own water bottle, it will need to be emptied prior to entry.
What is the Covid-19 protocol?
We recommend that you have a negative test result before attending Spotify Beach. If you feel unwell in the days leading up to the festival, please stay home. Social distancing is not required at our beach, and guests do not have to wear masks.
Anything else we need to know?
We ask that you not bring prohibited items (drugs, alcohol, weapons) to Spotify Beach.
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