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Event Published Wednesday 30 September 2026

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Women and gender diverse* Perth-based music creators are invited to register for EQUALIZE.

EQUALIZE is a free, one-day practical workshop focusing on songwriting, music production and audio engineering. Learn new skills in a supportive, inclusive and open environment, guided by music industry pros!

Spaces are limited, secure your spot now!

NB: Please only register if you can attend the full day. Agest 16+.

Proudly supported by SAE University College & WOMP.


About the mentors: 

Elise Reitze-Swensen (aka eliseRS, Feels) brings over a decade of experience as a composer, producer, and performer, with international tours including SXSW (US) and Ableton Loop (Berlin). Local festival slots include Listen Out, Groovin the Moo and Laneway, Reitze-Swensen has supported Kimbra, G Flip, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and more.
Her multi-award winning catalogue has been championed by BBC1, Spotify, Apple Music and the Les Paul Foundation.

She is also an Ableton Certified Trainer and co-founding-director pf WOMP, and earlier this year her debut solo album Life We've Known won the $50,000 Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund Award.

An award-winning singer-songwriter, Mama Kin (aka Danielle Caruana)'s musical adventures have taken many paths, from We Two Thieves - a collaboration with folk icon Emily Lubitz (Tinpan Orange) - to her soul-searing duo Mama Kin Spender alongside electro wizard Dingo Spender which spawned ARIA-nominated debut ‘Golden Magnetic’. 

As a solo artist Mama Kin released two albums – ‘Beat and Holler’ and AIR and ARIA-nominated ‘The Magician’s Daughter’. Her music has taken her from Canada to Ireland, France and the USA where she has shared stages with the likes of The Cat Empire, John Butler Trio and The Waifs. She is also the co-founder of The Seed, a philanthropic foundation supporting artists. She is a workshop facilitator and speaker, revelling in community connection and storytelling.


VENUE ACCESSIBILITY

SAE Perth is wheelchair accessible, with ramps at the campus entry for classrooms and amenities. Please email us to discuss your accessibility needs and how we can assist. We're here to help and make it a great experience for all attendees.

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*APRA AMCOS recognises that ‘gender diverse’ embodies a variety of ways people experience gender, including non-binary, trans, gender non-conforming, other non-cis male gender expressions and more. Above all, APRA AMCOS believes that the EQUALIZE workshops should be an inclusive, safe and caring creative environment for all participants.


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