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About Shejay
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What exactly IS Shejay?
Shejay online serves as a webzine for the electronic music industry and is also hosts the largest international roster of female DJs, producers,VJs, vocalists and musicians. Shejay offline is a booking and events agency that provides female artists and female-centric events and tours to venues all over the world.
What does the Shejay webzine feature?
The webzine features reviews on the latest dance music releases and events; articles relative to the clubbing and music industry; and interviews that are primarily about female artists. Reviews however, are not necessarily female related. The site also has a section where you can listen to mixes and tracks by Shejay artists, and a calendar to check out their upcoming gigs and events.
How do I get on the Global Roster?
Firstly, you have to be female (sorry guys) and you also have to be pursuing what you do professionally and must maintain your profile regularly - we operate on a strict submissions policy (see 'How do I Join') which requires you to keep your profile up to a high standard. We also ask that you submit content to our webzine in the form of a music review, event review, article or interview. It's easy and it's fun. Did you knwo that each peice of content you post links to your name and profile so ... more submissions = more exposure to your profile!
Using the site
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How do I create my artist profile?
Just visit the website and click on ‘How to Join’ (under ‘Artist Login’) and follow the instructions. Be sure to read the requirements carefully - Shejay has very specific standards for its artists pages. If you can maintain what we ask for, then just follow the link to ‘Join’, fill out the necessary forms and follow the steps.
How long before my profile page is posted on Shejay’s artist pages?
Immediately. Your Shejay artist profile will be posted as soon as you submit it. Search your name with our ‘Artists' Search’ or browse by Region in the artists pages. Be sure you’ve completed your page before posting a profile, as Shejay moderators will remove incomplete profiles at their discretion.
I just submitted my artist profile, but can’t find it.
First try logging out and check the artist section again. Some times you must log out to see the results. Then try another search or browse by region. If you still don’t see your page, log in to your profile and check that you selected the correct country of residence. If not, you will to do so in order for your profile to show up in the correct location. (don’t forget to fill in all the fields!)
My profile was once on the Shejay site, but now it’s been removed, why is that?
It is stated on our join page, that Shejay reserves the right to moderate or remove an artist's profile page without notice if moderators feel it’s not suitable for publishing or relative to our mission. It’s possible that your profile was removed because our moderators did not find it relative or professional looking enough to post on Shejay. Remember that a lot of promoters browse the site looking to book DJs. It affects the credibility of not only you, but of your peers if they're neighbouring DJ profiles are not up to scratch. If a profile is incomplete (biography must be at least 75 words), written in an unprofessional manner, or does not feature a female artist, DJ, producer, VJ, vocalist or artist within the electronic music community, it will be removed. Don't say you weren't warned!
Submitting Content
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Do you have to be a Shejay artist to post editorial content on the site?
No. Anyone can submit features, interviews and reviews at any time. However, music and calendar submissions (mixes, tracks, events & gigs) can only to be posted by Shejay artists. See more about you can publish on our submit content section.
How do I submit content to the site?
Non-Shejay artists: Choose 'Submit Content' from the main menu, then select either Reviews, Articles, or Interviews and fill out the necessary form. Be sure to include your email so we can credit you for your submission!
For Shejay artists: start by logging in to your Shejay account. Next choose 'Submit Content, Music, Events or Diary from the Artist menu, then follow the directions on how to submit your info. Don't forget each piece of content features a direct link to your profile page so....More content = more exposure.
How often does Shejay update the site with new content?
Shejay publishes content on an ongoing basis. So contributors are free to submit content at any time and you should see it live shortly thereafter.
» D'load quick guidelines for contributing
About Shejay events & tours
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How often do Shejay events and tours happen?
Shejay events and tours happen at no specific times, however Shejay tours typically are booked in the summer months (whenever that is in your part of the world!!), but can also be booked all year long, if in demand.
How can I be considered for Shejay events and tours?
We’re always looking for girls to consider for events. If you’re a Shejay DJ, VJ or live artist, you can be considered for events by sending us a link to a mix whenever we email our list looking for artists.
I’ve sent a mix / music and never heard back from anyone. Why didn’t I get a reply?
While we try to respond to as many demos as possible, it’s very difficult to answer everyone as we often get 100s of mixes for consideration and we simply don’t have the manpower. If we’ve not responded to a mix you’ve sent at our request, it does not necessarily mean we’ve forgotten you or won’t consider you ever. It may just mean that we’ve already found who we were looking for at that particular time. Don't take it personal, it's usually about timing.
Getting more involved with Shejay
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I’ve not received any Shejay emails telling me about the latest news. Have I been removed from your list?
If you’ve not seen anything in your inbox for us in the past 4 months, it could be that your email address on your Shejay profile is out of date. Be sure to check that you’ve updated all of your contact details with us, or else you won’t hear about all the fab stuff going on.
How do I become part of the Shejay Street Squad?
Shejay currently has promoters in locations all over the world which help spread the word about Shejay and hold Shejay events in their respective cities. To become a part of the team, you must actively be part of your local scene and up for helping the cause to promote Shejay and its DJs where you are. If you want to talk to us about being a Shejay representative in your area, contact us.
I’m trying to break into the world of music journalism, can I become regular writer for Shejay?
We’re always keen to give aspiring writers a chance to show off their skills to the electronic music community. If you’d like to get your feet wet in music journalism, Shejay is a good place to start. You can start writing right now!
I’m not a writer but would like to still get involved, how can I?
You don't have to be a writer to submit content. Anyone can - if you've ever told your friends about this great new release you just bought, you're already experienced at doing reviews! We want to hear about the new music you're playing and there's no better source than direct from the DJ's mouth. If you're still shy with reviews, you can interview a fellow female DJ that you respect - whip up 5 questions and fire away! Read more a bout submitting content.
If you have a question that wasn't answered here - get in touch!
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