Behind the scenes of Queenz Sounds
By Emma Jenky
At the heart of Queenz Sounds is a community with a shared goal: equality, inclusivity and accessibility within the music industry. Alongside our roster of amazing artists, there is a team of dedicated and passionate individuals, all of which come together in pursuit of change.
Our team of trustee’s work together to direct the purpose of Queenz Sounds’ mission. They combine their impressive skill sets and varied backgrounds to ensure that we deliver our message in the best possible way. A diverse team of volunteers support our trustees, and help in the daily running of Queenz Sounds. Therefore it’s important to celebrate their dedication, share their individual roles and learn a little bit more about what all our trustees and volunteers do behind the scenes.
Trustees
The chair of Queenz Sounds, EJ, guides operations and leads on funding and strategy. They make sure that our vision stays on track while also dealing with the more in-depth areas such as funding applications and partnerships. EJ has an in-depth experience within the music industry, having achieved an MA in Music Industry Innovation, along with more music related qualifications, and hands on experience in the music industry, they bring a unique skill set to the team. Balancing ‘big picture’ goals with day-to-day operations and keeping the operations running in an efficient way, the Chair is at the centre of it all.
The second trustee to introduce is Flo, and she is the Treasurer and Business-to-business (B2B) Manager. Taking on two crucial roles, Flo supports the technical aspects of queenz sounds and the practical side. As treasurer, she looks after our finances, keeping budgets in line, managing payments, and keeping an eye on sustainability.
As our B2B Manager, Flo builds and maintains meaningful partnerships with organisations such as Pirate Studios. This allows for further opportunities for our artists and further visibility for Queenz Sounds and our mission. Flo also supervises our team volunteers, helping coordinate their roles and responsibilities as they work alongside Trustees.
When it comes to marketing, Toni is at the helm, and marketing is quintessential for promoting brand awareness and ensuring we are heard and that our cause is pushed out into the world. Toni is our marketing trustee, and she manages our social media channels, oversees the website, and makes sure our story is told in a way that resonates with our readers, listeners, and viewers.
Alongside this, Toni supports our volunteers who are working on content for Queenz Sounds, helping maintain a consistent voice and shaping how we are presented online and in the world.
Responsible for our digital footprint is Antonella, our Tech trustee. This role consists of looking after the digital aspect of Queenz Sounds; keeping our website up-to-date, functional and accessible. With our website being the home of all things Queenz Sounds, it has become our digital home. Antonella ensures it runs smoothly and safely.
Volunteers
Our volunteer Marshi assists us in graphic design. They support Toni on social media posts and visuals. Bringing a unique, creative touch, they help ensure our posts are eye-catching and true to the Queenz Sounds vibe.
We currently have a monthly newsletter managed by Marcelina. With this, we are able to inform subscribers of happenings within Queenz Sounds and keep them up to date on what our artists have been up to, what events have taken place, and what has been achieved within our community.
Our volunteer Jess assists with funding. She works alongside EJ on things such as funding applications and proposals. Jess brings a fresh approach to funding operations, diversifying our opportunities as well as helping relieve some of the weight that managing funding can bring.
We have two volunteers who currently work alongside Flo on B2B relationships: Mei and Beste. They both help assist in growing our network, and creating lasting connections with individuals and organisations that share our values. Mei and Beste bring valuable growth to Queenz Sounds, helping spread our roots and share our message.
Our blog is looked after by our volunteer Emma, with support from Toni. Here we will be sharing a little bit more about Queenz Sounds. It’s a place where we can not only promote, but celebrate our artists, values, and contributors. With insights, interviews and reflections, it’s a place to share the voices from across our community. We recently welcomed a new volunteer to our team - Alex, who will also be writing for our blog.
Queenz Sounds is a community of dedicated trustees and volunteers, working alongside our talented artists, all in pursuit of a better music industry environment. Each person plays an important role in driving our mission forward; it’s their dedication and passion that sustain our continuous growth, helping Queenz Sounds truly thrive. We are beyond grateful for everyone involved, and those who have been involved in the past. Without you, we wouldn’t be able to keep fighting for what’s right, with the strength that we do.
To learn a little bit more about the people behind the roles, check out our ‘About’ page on our website!