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I'm a Creative Project Manager specializing in Electronic Music and Inclusivity. I bring together project management, community-building, and editorial skills to create impactful, educational experiences within music and cultural contexts. With a focus on those underrepresented in the music industry, I excel in developing initiatives that inspire, educate, and connect communities. Most recently, as ADE Lab Project Manager, I launched multiple programs to support the next generation of music industry talent, managing partnerships, budgets, and events.…I'm a Creative Project Manager specializing in Electronic Music and Inclusivity. I bring together project management, community-building, and editorial skills to create impactful, educational experiences within music and cultural contexts. With a focus on those underrepresented in the music industry, I excel in developing initiatives that inspire, educate, and connect communities. Most recently, as ADE Lab Project Manager, I launched multiple programs to support the next generation of music industry talent, managing partnerships, budgets, and events.

Safiya Bashir

Writer, Content Creator, Community Manager, +5

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I'm a Creative Project Manager specializing in Electronic Music and Inclusivity. I bring together project management, community-building, and editorial skills to create impactful, educational experiences within music and cultural contexts. With a focus on those underrepresented in the music industry, I excel in developing initiatives that inspire, educate, and connect communities. Most recently, as ADE Lab Project Manager, I launched multiple programs to support the next generation of music industry talent, managing partnerships, budgets, and events.…I'm a Creative Project Manager specializing in Electronic Music and Inclusivity. I bring together project management, community-building, and editorial skills to create impactful, educational experiences within music and cultural contexts. With a focus on those underrepresented in the music industry, I excel in developing initiatives that inspire, educate, and connect communities. Most recently, as ADE Lab Project Manager, I launched multiple programs to support the next generation of music industry talent, managing partnerships, budgets, and events.

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I’m a Creative Project Manager specializing in Electronic Music and Inclusivity. I bring together project management, community-building, and editorial skills to create impactful, educational experiences within music and cultural contexts.
With a focus on those underrepresented in the music industry, I excel in developing initiatives that inspire, educate, and connect communities. Most recently, as ADE Lab Project Manager, I launched multiple programs to support the next generation of music industry talent, managing partnerships, budgets, and events.

Skills

Copywriting

Soundtrack

Music Video

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Soundtrack

Intermediate

Music Video

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Writer at Freelance

November 1, 2020 - Present

Wrote for publications including Crack, gal-dem, shado Magazine, Azeema and Bristol24/7. Focused on cultural events and news, producing daily articles and blogs for a range of outlets and meeting tight editorial deadlines.

Community Manager at Acumen Academy

March 1, 2022 - Present

Design and deliver engagement and communication initiatives (newsletters, social media and digital marketing campaigns). Design and deliver online and in-person events. Build and maintain PR relationships.

Digital Communications Officer (interim) at Care4Calais

January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021

Interview, transcribe, and write case studies for stories on volunteers and refugees. Research and write press statements for the founder on current events surrounding the refugee crisis. Edit and proofread content from the wider organisation to publish on the website. Write regular blogs for the website and social media.

Editorial Content Officer at Voluntary Service Overseas

January 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020

Writing copy, commissioning blogs and sending the monthly newsletter. Involved responsibility of the content plan and chairing content meetings. Regularly writing articles for the online website and print magazine, liaising with country staff and covering stories from global projects. Working with the fundraising team to interview, transcribe, and write case studies. Involved interviewing vulnerable communities on highly sensitive matters, requiring safeguarding techniques and strict ethical guidelines. Work with the video producer and media team to produce short films for social media and share them with UK and international media.

Project Manager at Amsterdam Dance Event

June 1, 2024 - Present

Developed and managed the ADE Lab, a four-day educational program for aspiring DJs, producers, musicians, and visual artists. Coordinated partnerships with Sony Music, DJ Mag, and SAE, fostering innovative learning opportunities. Planned and produced workshops, panels, and networking events featuring 200+ speakers. Led the ADE Lab Alumni community, creating ongoing engagement for 160+ young people through mentorship and support programs. Oversaw program budgeting and reporting to ensure effective resource allocation.

Founder at RepresentAsian

January 1, 2021 - Present

Created a platform to highlight South Asian representation within the music industry through events and community activities. Organized, hosted, and DJed at regular club nights in Amsterdam, Bristol, and London, alongside annual fundraising events. Project managed and secured funding for free educational DJ workshops for young South Asian individuals in Bristol. RepresentAsian projects have been featured in ITV News, gal-dem, DJ Mag, and Mix Mag, furthering community awareness and impact.

Music Writer at Freelance

June 1, 2021 - Present

Published work across DJ Mag, Resident Advisor, The Rough Guides, gal-dem, Crack, and shado mag, contributing to print and online features on music and cultural narratives. Recent projects include writing artist biographies, storytelling for KLABU (a refugee charity), and contributing to educational content such as The Rough Guides’ Top LGBTQ+ Places in Europe. Active member of editorial teams for Bristol24/7 and shado mag, collaborating closely on content planning and development.