we.grow at ADE is a mentorship program presented by ADE Lab and shesaid.so, a global music community of women, gender nonconforming people and allies of all genders whose aim is to create an equitable music industry for all through education, events, mentorship, networking and job opportunities.
** Please note that to participate, you will need to be in Amsterdam during ADE Wednesday (22nd October).
** Application deadline is 7 October and mentees must have a Lab ticket in order to apply.
Open to all genders, with priority given to people from underrepresented communities and disadvantaged backgrounds.
2025 Mentors:
Steven Braines — Head of Events at Defected & Glitterbox; Co-founder of HE.SHE.THEY and The Weird & The Wonderful
Tylie Topdjian — Experiential Marketing Manager, Insomniac Music Group
Rufy Ghazi — Music Tech & Research Executive (Audience Strategies, Fair Play, Abbey Road REDD Mentor)
Ronny Ho — Head of Dance & Electronic Development, Spotify
Jenna Dooling — Agent, WME (Electronic; London)
Sarah Crane — Director of Marketing, Digital & Operations, Defected Records.
Taryn Haight — VP, Business Development (Electronic), Wasserman Music.
Olga Zegers — Music Programmer, Gashouder @ Westergas
