Roland and [PIAS] Present:
Women Shaping Sounds 2026
Women Shaping Sounds is back. Following the success of last year’s event, join us for another evening of knowledge-sharing, community, and live performance in celebration of women and gender minorities in music.
Hear from some inspiring women shaping the music industry in a panel discussion exploring this year’s International Women’s Day theme, Give to Gain. Our panellists will share their stories and insights as we explore how offering guidance and opportunity can foster more inclusivity within the industry. There will also be an opportunity for audience questions, so you can be part of this important conversation too. After the panel, enjoy a very special performance from artist and producer Talulah Ruby. We’ll also be announcing the winners of our Women Shaping Sounds raffle in support of shesaid.so.
This event is open to everyone - we welcome all to join Roland and [PIAS] in celebration and support of women and gender minorities in music.
Performer and panellist
Talulah Ruby
Born and raised in the lava fields of Lanzarote and now based in London, Talulah Ruby is a vocalist, writer and producer whose work explores depth of sound and emotion. Her practice spans recorded music, expansive live shows, and bespoke pieces for film and collaborative projects. Drawing from trip hop, soul, jazz, folk and electronic music, her sound is shaped by influences as wide-ranging as Radiohead, Fela Kuti, Etta James, Billie Holiday and John Coltrane.
Formed by her years in the UK and by working alongside some of London’s most exciting instrumentalists, Talulah writes from a place of honesty and produces with gravity and sensitivity. Her music invites stillness, introspection and emotional connection.
Panel Host
Amy Sheldon
Amy is a key part of Roland’s Artist Relations team, partnering with artists, labels and charities around the world to offer Roland's support at the heart of music culture. She is driven by a desire to create a more accessible music industry, which has led to partnerships with shesaid.so, Women in CTRL, GRRLS CLUB, and more. Amy also plays sax and has experience across both studio recording and live performance, shaping the creative perspective she brings to her work.
Panellist
Nissi Ogulu
Nissi Ogulu is a polymath of creativity and innovation, seamlessly blending artistry, engineering, and entrepreneurship. As a celebrated musician, visual artist, and co-founder of Kemet Automotive, she shapes conversations about sustainability, empowerment, and the transformative power of African ingenuity.
Panellist
Anis Marks
Anis Marks has spent over 16 years in the music industry, currently Head of Marketing at Mute, working with artists including HAAi, Apparat, and Yann Tiersen.
She has worked with a diverse range of artists from many different genres in label and management roles, helping them execute their visions for their work and expand their audiences. Artists including Underworld, Anastacia, Orlando Weeks, Greentea Peng, Foxes, Beth Orton, Blue and many, many more.
Panellist
Vix Brand
Vix Brand (they/them) is a community builder, life coach and events professional with over 10 years of experience in the music industry. They lead Community & Operations at shesaid.so, where they champion the power of community to create meaningful change across the industry and in people’s lives. Alongside this, Vix works freelance, supporting organisations with operations and events, drawing on a decade of experience across venues and live projects of many kinds. Since qualifying as a life coach in 2025, they have been building a somatic and mindfulness-based practice, working one-to-one with creatives, music-industry professionals, LGBTQ+ people and others navigating growth, challenge and change. As a non-binary transmasc person, Vix is also a passionate advocate for the trans community and for greater visibility and care within music and beyond.
Panellist
Miso Extra
Miso Extra is a Japanese-British artist blending rap, R&B, hyperpop and electronic music in both Japanese and English. She broke through with her genre-fluid EPs Great Taste (2022) and MSG (2023), and has performed alongside artists including Thundercat, Rejjie Snow, Kelly Lee Owens, Sabrina Carpenter and Basement Jaxx. Her debut album Earcandy, released in May 2025 via Transgressive, was created at Damon Albarn’s Studio 13 and features collaborators including Metronomy, DJ Boring and AK Paul. Following a UK and European headline tour, major festival appearances and her first shows in Japan, Miso Extra continues to build momentum. She has also established herself as a DJ, with sets at Glastonbury, fashion afterparties and international shows, and launched her own East London club night, Miso and Friends.
The event is now sold out...
But you can still enter our Women Shaping Sounds raffle!
This year, we are raising money for shesaid.so, a global community dedicated to supporting and empowering women and gender minorities in the music industry. We’re giving 3 lucky people the chance to win an exclusive vinyl, signed and donated by RAYE, Olivia Dean, or Arlo Parks.
For more details on the raffle and how to enter, click the link below. All proceeds go directly to shesaid.so. Ts and Cs apply.
Thank you to Lost in Town brewery who have kindly provided a range of their craft beers in support of the evening.
IMPORTANT
- This event is strictly for those aged 18 and over.
- By attending this event, you grant Roland, [PIAS], and shesaid.so permission to capture and use photos and videos of you for post-event content and promotional purposes.
- This event will have a mix of standing and soft seating, feel free to bring your own cushion for extra comfort. For any specific accessibility needs, please contact london@store.roland.com, and we will do our best to accommodate.