Rave&Care is a platform and community that sparks conversations about care in the party and electronic music scene. We share stories, ask questions, and create formats that invite everyone to rethink how we party together.

Why care in the party scene?

People party for all kinds of reasons: to let go, to be someone else, to feel more themselves, to share with friends, to dive into music. Parties can be vulnerable spaces, and that’s why care matters. It makes the whole experience smoother, safer, and more enjoyable for everyone — when even letting go feels intentional.

Is Rave&Care only for DJs or organizers?

No. Everyone who raves, parties, organizes, or just cares about nightlife has a role. Your perspective matters, whether you’re on the dancefloor, behind the decks, or at the door.

How can I get involved?

Share your thoughts with us in our forms and conversations, follow and spread the word on socials, and bring care into your own way of partying.

Yes. We have on-demand Rave&Care pieces like hats, posters, and prints. You can find our merch at https://raveandcare.com/merch

Where does the money go?

From our merch, roughly 50% goes to production and 50% supports the project. Every franc or euro helps keep Rave&Care alive — covering printing, design, workshops, and creating more formats to grow the conversation.

Is Rave&Care based in one city?

We’re based in Basel, Switzerland, but care in the party scene resonates everywhere.

How do I share my experience?

You can fill out our open forms, DM us on socials, or talk to us at events. We aim to collect as many voices as possible, but we’re a new project and a small volunteer team, so replies may take time.

Can I collaborate with you?

Yes. We love collaborating with collectives, artists, DJs, and organizers who share our values. Reach out and let’s see what we can do together.

Female & gender-diverse music directory guide

May 7

Written By Arianna Ramirez

The ultimate guide to platforms connecting women and gender-diverse musicians across the globe.

What is a music directory?

A music directory is an online platform or database that lists and connects music professionals: musicians, DJs, producers, audio engineers, managers, and labels. These platforms make it easier to:

Discover and book artists
Hire talent for shows, festivals, or studios
Find collaborators for creative projects

Most directories allow detailed artist profiles with genres, skills, locations, and media links.

Is there a music database?

Yes—several. Some are metadata-driven, while others act as searchable people directories, focused on active musicians and industry professionals. Many are general, but a growing number spotlight underrepresented groups such as women, non-binary, and gender-diverse artists.

What Is an Artist Directory?

An artist directory is broader: it may include musicians alongside visual artists, performers, or other creatives. In the music world, directories are essential tools for fans, bookers, and collaborators to find talent by category, skillset, and portfolio.

Discover how we build this resource on our About page

Female Music Directories (Europe & Global)

These platforms amplify FLINTA* (female, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, trans, agender) professionals:

The F-List – UK

A searchable database of over 4,500 female and gender-diverse artists across all genres. Widely used by festivals, promoters, and media.

Music Women * Germany

A national platform connecting FLINTA* professionals across all areas of the German music industry—from artists to sound engineers.

Musicdirectory.ch

Run by Helvetiarockt, this platform highlights women, inter, non-binary, trans, and agender professionals in the Swiss music industry.

Women in Live Music

A network and directory for women working in live music production—sound engineers, tour managers, stage technicians, and beyond.

female:pressure

A worldwide database based in Europe with over 3,100 members in electronic music and digital arts, spotlighting women and non-binary creatives.

Femnoise

An interactive directory with a world map, jobs board, and online community connecting FLINTA* musicians worldwide.

MIM – Mujeres en la Industria de la Música

A professional network of women across Spain’s music industry with a public directory for bookers and collaborators.

Music Finland Directory

Not gender-specific, but a useful national directory for musicians, companies, and festivals.

She Is The Music

A global nonprofit with a dedicated Spanish-language portal encouraging Latinas to join their database of women working in songwriting, production, and business roles.

SoloMusicos – Regional

A practical tool for finding bandmates, session musicians, or collaborators. While not gender-specific, it has filtering options.

Why these directories matter

Visibility: They prove women and queer artists are everywhere—not “hard to find.”

Connection: They build collaborations across borders and genres.

Opportunity: They give festivals, clubs, and institutions direct access to diverse talent pools.

Looking ahead

Whether you’re searching for an Afro-Latin bassist in Bogotá, a queer sound engineer in Berlin, or a feminist electronic artist in Zurich—these directories are your starting point. They’re not just tools, they’re movements.

A beautiful example of creative activism is NECIA x Calicá — a Colombian DJ, illustrator, and activist for care in the rave scene, based in Switzerland. Also part of Rave&Care.

Support them. Share them. Use them. Together, we can diversify the sound of the future. If you have any more to add please share them with us.

Share yout thoughts about care with us

Arianna Ramirez