The energy was unmatched, the talent was undeniable, and the message was clear: women are continuing to shape the future of music. GMB was honored to return to this year’s Billboard Women in Music Awards and bring the vibe to life by DJing the official pre-show celebration. Hosted by Keke Palmer, the night honored incredible artists including Kehlani, Mariah the Scientist, Zara Larsson, HUNTR/X, and more. From high-energy performances to inspiring conversations, the event cel

Girls Make Beats recently stepped into the world of entertainment law with a special visit to LaPolt Law offices. The experience gave the girls a behind-the-scenes look at the legal side of the music industry—an essential piece of building a sustainable career. During the visit, they heard directly from Dina LaPolt, Daniela Jones, and Manon Peri, who shared their expertise on topics like royalties, contracts, and the rights of writers + publishers. The conversation broke down

During Women’s History Month, Hard Rock Cafe partnered with Girls Make Beats to turn Saturdays into something meaningful. On every Saturday in the month of March, 15% of brunch bills were donated to support GMB’s mission of empowering young women in music production and DJing. The girls took over the decks—DJing, hosting dance parties, making new friends, and celebrating Women’s History Month together in a vibrant, supportive space. Together, the initiative raised $5,000—help

As a 2026 grantee of the NAMM Foundation , Girls Make Beats was honored to participate in this year’s NAMM Show, amplifying the voices, talent, and leadership of the next generation of music creators on a global stage. Girls Make Beats made a powerful statement at this year’s NAMM Show—stepping into the spotlight across multiple stages, activations, and historic moments that highlighted the future of music education and representation. From speaking on the Grand Rally stage t

Girls Make Beats founder, Tiffany Miranda, joined Sway in the Morning to talk about empowering girls in music production, closing the gender gap, and why access and representation matter. The conversation highlights the mission behind GMB and the importance of giving young girls the tools and confidence to create, produce, and lead in music. Tiffany was joined by Sparkle and DJ Avi, both GMB Los Angeles members who were surprised with two tickets to the GRAMMY's during the

Girls Make Beats brought high energy and powerful representation to the 12th Annual Top Dawg Entertainment Christmas Concert and Toydrive at Nickerson Gardens in Watts, Los Angeles. Representing the organization on the decks were DJ Sparkle and DJ MAK 10, who kept the crowd moving and the energy high as they opened up the celebration. Now in its twelfth year, the TDE Holiday Concert has become one of the most anticipated free community gatherings in LA. Held on December 18 an

Girls Make Beats was proud to be part of a joyful and impactful holiday celebration at the Paramount Pictures x The Marathon Holiday Toy Drive & Community Screening of The SpongeBob Movie . This special community event brought families together for an afternoon of entertainment, giving, and holiday cheer—and our Girls Make Beats DJs helped set the tone with high-energy music and positive vibes. As guests arrived, DC Future and DJ DeeDee kept the atmosphere lively by creating

The Girls Make Beats x Fem the Future Winter Songwriting Camp concluded with an inspiring close-out celebration that highlighted a week of creativity, collaboration, and growth. Designed to guide participants through the full music-making process, the camp empowered students to create original work—from producing beats and writing lyrics to recording and preparing for live performance. The week culminated in a final showcase at The Village , where students shared their origin

On this episode of You Glow Girl, 16 year old Lil G from Houston, Texas, talks about her journey as a singer/ songwriter, rapper, and producer.

We’re beyond proud to share that Girls Make Beats was honored at the 5th Annual SONA Warrior Awards , held on October 12, 2025, at the beautiful Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Hosted by the Songwriters of North America (SONA) , the annual event shines a spotlight on leaders who are driving change in the music industry—and this year, we were humbled to be among them. In a powerful moment we’ll never forget, the award was presented by the incomparable Janelle Monáe ,

On October 10th, in honor of International Day of the Girl , Girls Make Beats hosted an unforgettable summit at Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles. The event brought together nearly 400 middle and high-school students from Los Angeles, Compton, and Inglewood for a day of inspiration, innovation, and hands-on music technology experiences. Speed Mentorship from Industry Powerhouses One of the highlights of the summit was the speed mentor sessions, where students had the opportun

On August 9th 2025, Black Girl Joy Day celebrated its third year with over 100 middle and high school girls gathering at the Getty House,...

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We are so honored to be featured in Billboard Magazine's May 2025 issue with a full page spread on GMB and our mission to empower women...

American rapper Kendrick Lamar and singer-songwriter SZA are lighting up the stage on their Grand National Tour this season. In an...

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Girls Make Beats recently wrapped up an incredible Spring Break Camp in New York City, hosted by Atlantic Records. Throughout the...