Synth Babes
Malmö
Music

SYNTH BABES UNITE!

€3,210
of €3,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 5th Jul 2018 at 6:00PM.

We're cooking up some special and potent stuff here at SYNTH BABES - but need your help to make it all happen! 


We have evolved into a music-feminist-tech start-up from humble beginnings as an indie record label and we want to grow, give greater access to technology and gear and do some pretty experimental stuff - with the ultimate goal to create more gender and overall equality in the electronic music world. This initial funding will go towards putting together our compilation SYNTH BABES UNITE 2018 compilation as well as Babes of...Malmö and Babes of...Reykjavik and help fund our first Synth Babes Fest.


Will you #supportyourlocalsynthbabe??

Yep, we know the stats are dismal when it comes to representation of folks like us (women / non-binary / trans folk) in the electronic music world. 



So. Tired. Of. Reading. About. It. Seriously, one more article titled "Where are all the women producers?" I think I may scream. 


So.....Let's just try and fix it yeah? Some ideas...



Artwork Ancika Mester



WORKSHOPS, NETWORKING AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES!

We are holding the very first SYNTH BABES FEST in June in Reykjavik - with follow-up events pencilled in for Melbourne, Australia, Malmö, Sweden and Guadalajara in Mexico. It's going to revolve around music, tech and intersectional feminism and we hope to replicate it across different locations, with the first being in Iceland. Björk has been a massive inspiration to all of us and it's worked out that we will do our launch in Iceland - a bit of a homage to her.


Synth Babes Ninoosh, Mamá Flora and The Fleurs backstage at Kallabalik på Tyrolen



Artwork Iara Torres


OUR HISTORY

We started out as Synth Babe Records in 2015 as a record lael championing women, queer and gender diverse electronic music artists. We have released a bunch of compilations and put on fun shows. But we want to evolve into something with a bigger impact that can truly facilitate an industry shift, so are moving away from being a record label - instead maybe collaborate with the bigger labels out there. If you are a bigger independant label, get in contact. 


In addition to these donations, we're also seeking angel investors who might be keen to take a chance on us! 


Get in contact wit us - [email protected] .


Investors can request the pitch deck via email. 


Artwork Aaron Billings



Budget Overview

What we will spend the $$$ on?


Our first target:

3000 EUR - Organising and holding the initial SYNTH BABES FEST in Iceland. We hope to find relevant sponsors as well, so let us know if you want to get on board. We also want to put together the SYNTH BABES UNITE 2019 compilation released on Bandcamp. City based compilations may follow. 


If we do well...

10,000 + EUR -  Research and development to open up both a physical and digital Synth Babes space to experiment and do the ground work to develop our ideas further to truly start to create industry change. So #supportyourlocalsynthbabe. We also have a sweet idea to create a virtual elevator to showcase works of Synth Babes.


Potential Challenges

The thing is, we would find a way to do all these things anyway, somewhow.  We always have in the past - but we want to make this a sustainable enterprise and not burn out. 


So, the biggest challenge for us is to find a way to create that sort of sustainability. 


Support us in any way you can - through sharing, donating rewards and money. If you know any good grants to apply for, let us know!


Much love!


Team Synth Babes


Social media shout-out + Ticket

Get a shout-out on our daily roll-call throughout the campaign when you donate! It shall be filmed and uploaded daily! You will also get an online ticket to our VR ELEVATOR show show!

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Est. delivery is May 18

Synth Babes Unite Compilation

Get your copy of the Synth Babes Unite compilation via Bandcamp and a flower synth postcard.

10 chosen / 40 available

Est. delivery is Sep 18

Synth Babes - Trading Cards and Postcard pack!

We are collaborating with Melbourne comic artist Rachel Ang on a series of Synth Babes trading cards. This is your chance to get your hands on the exclusive starter pack, featuring the original 'Synth Babes'. You will also get a selection of 10 tracks from our collective in high quality .wav and also a bunch of restrospective postcards with artwork from Akaysha Davey, Julia Trybala and HMF.

8 chosen / 192 available

Est. delivery is Aug 18

Frances Cannon X Synth Babes Print

A limited edition print by prolific Melbourne artist Frances Cannon, specially designed for this campaign.

10 chosen / 40 available

Est. delivery is Sep 18

Synth Babes Unite T-shirt

Illustration from Ancika Mester. Show your solidarity with this tee! We also offer the t-shirt with the Synth Babes logo, designed by Ariadna Haro. You choose!

8 chosen / 42 available

Est. delivery is Jul 18

Elin Piel - Modular Synth Unique Track

Elin Piel is a Eurorack modular synth wizz - she will craft you a special song on her awesome set-up!

1 chosen / 4 available

Est. delivery is Jul 18

LALKA in your living room!

Have awesome synth babe LALKA play a live gig in your living room. Brisbane area.

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Est. delivery is Sep 18

Reason 10 License

At a slight discount, get your hands on this awesome music-making software.

0 chosen / 5 available

Est. delivery is Jun 18

Ableton Live 10

At a slight discount, get your hands on this awesome software.

1 chosen / 4 available

Est. delivery is Jun 18

Synth Babes At Your Place - Reykjavik

We will hold a private gig in your living room! First (of hopefully many) gig to be offered in Iceland this summer! We will cook dinner for you, bring the gear and make some magic. Please reach out if you want to contribute a concert in your town - so calling all synth babes!

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Est. delivery is Jun 18

POW by Ida Earrings

These lightweight, vibrant ear candy always make an impact - available in your choice of colour (rainbow is pictured here!). POW by Ida is a jewellery brand based in Malmö, Sweden and they have generously donated 3 pairs of earrings for this campaign. Snap them up at this special price.

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Est. delivery is Aug 18