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Laila Mckenzie is listed as Spearheading a global movement to support women in Electronic Music at Lady of the House, based in Bristol, England, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Laila Mckenzie.
Laila Mckenzie previously worked as Founder at Lady Of The House and Founder at Lady Of The House. Laila Mckenzie holds Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Events Managment from Sheffield Hallam University.
About Laila Mckenzie
I lead a global movement to support women in Electronic music that evolved from the creation of a book I co-authored. I am a respected figure in the push on gender representation in the industry, while holding an Honouree title in the Alt Power Music 100 List. The initiative I founded; Lady of the House which celebrates, champions and honours women in dance music through a multi activity platform. Delivering live talks and debates, cultural exhibitions, music events, and through practical working partnerships; the brand has had a huge impact on the sector in the past 18 months. Artists involved in the project include; Becky Hill, Charlotte De Witte, Nina Kraviz, Jocelyn Brown, Roisin Murphy, Nicole Modaber, Carl Cox and more. Through my 20 year career I has excelled in adversity and am a seasoned music events manager, promoter, marketing consultant delivering successful profitable live music events and tours since 2002. I am an expert in the management and promotion of club events from concept to completion with a track record of 500k tickets sold to events, managing budgets totalling over 2m. I have worked with partners in promoting events for artists including David Morales, Grace Jones & Lauryn Hill, and worked with brands & venues inc Defected, Redbull, Fabric, Outlook. Laila secured over 700k government support funding for electronic music businesses whilst campaigning for more recognition of Electronic Music as a cultural necessity. An active social justice advocate, she is passionate about gender, racial and socio-economic equity standing for the protection of all things diverse and inclusive that make up our dance music community.
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Founder
CurrentCo Author
Executive Director
CurrentCreated Fr808dom Ltd a newly incorporated company during Covid-19. With the view to assist healing the wounds that have been created & brought to light within the electronic music industry during the pandemic. I Lead a team of BAME female professionals from a range of socio-economic backgrounds to deliver live music events, artist management & successful.
Founder
CurrentFounded a promotion brand which later developed into a proficient music events business responsible for promoting a large number of brands, labels and artists across multiple venues nationally. Parallel Dimensions also manages artists and offers consultancy services to other industry businesses. Today the business has a workforce of 5 people and works.
Senior Promotions Manager
Responsible for the development of Lakota’s marketing/ promotional strategy and roadmap for a future team to continue the work. I was headhunted by the owner and drafted in as a short term emergency manager for 6 months. Due to the excellent level of work produced under the pressurised conditions I was asked to remain for a longer period.
Promotions Manager
After 22 years of operating the club himself the venue owner opened the position to me after hosting a string of successful events through my company Parallel Dimensions. I later acquired a sale for a 10 year lease and subsequently settled the leaseholder and new team in, integrating them into the Bristol music community for the owner before leaving.
Promotional Consultant
Brought to life the owners vision of turning cocktail bar, into a new underground venue space for intimate exclusive club nights with a focus on house, disco and techno.
Event Coordinator
In its 46th year of existence and becoming one of the largest of its kind in Europe the carnival was cancelled after its 2014 event. Unforeseen challenges and setbacks led to the decision to cancel the street carnival for 2015. The organisation committed to the Caribbean community of St Pauls and the funders of the event to deliver a grassroots smaller.
Event Coordinator
A third sector organisation fundraising team was responsible for generating 5 million pounds revenue in the year of my joining to build a new wing on the hospice.- Created and delivered 35 fundraising events with profits totalling £340,000.
Promo Team Member
- Assisted in delivering over 55 events - Occasional artist liaison. - Occasional bar staff
Promotions Team / Bar Staff
Popular underground dance music nightclub in Sheffield. - Part of the street promo team to ensure the club was busy over weekends. - Occasional artist liaison.
Laila Mckenzie education
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Events Managment
Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Pass
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What company does Laila Mckenzie work for?
Laila Mckenzie works for Lady of the House.
What is Laila Mckenzie's role at Lady of the House?
Laila Mckenzie is listed as Spearheading a global movement to support women in Electronic Music at Lady of the House.
Where is Laila Mckenzie based?
Laila Mckenzie is based in Bristol, England, United Kingdom while working with Lady of the House.
What companies has Laila Mckenzie worked for?
Laila Mckenzie has worked for Lady Of The House, Fr808Dom Ltd, Parallel Dimensions, Lakota, and Blue Mountain Nightclub.
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Laila Mckenzie holds Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Events Managment from Sheffield Hallam University.
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