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safiya bashir

WriterAmsterdam, Netherlands
Professions
  • Writer
  • Journalist
  • Event Coordinator
LevelMid Level
AvailabilityFreelance
About me
Safiya is a freelance creative, specializing in journalism, podcasting, events, and DJing. Based in Amsterdam, she focuses on editorial content on electronic music, heritage, identity, and their intersection. Safiya is the founder and host of RepresentAsian, the podcast, radio show, and clubnight showcasing a spotlight on South Asian DJs. Safiya has worked with gal-dem, Azeema, Shado, Bristl24/7, Crack, Voluntary Service Overseas, Care4Calais, Rough Guides, Juice Droplet and more. For more info, get in touch at safiya.04@live.co.uk
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Projects
  • ‘I wanna see more old bitches in the club!’: how Jyoty went from door girl to your favourite DJ
    ‘I wanna see more old bitches in the club!’: how Jyoty went from door girl to your favourite DJFrom working club cloakrooms to running club nights across Europe, the rise of Jyoty Singh has been a joy to behold. The broadcaster talks to us about her journey, avoiding pigeonholing and her new night, Homegrown.
  • Remembering Daytimers - the secret South Asian day raves of the ‘80s and ‘90s
    Remembering Daytimers - the secret South Asian day raves of the ‘80s and ‘90sSafiya explores the UK's secret South Asian raves - leading to a new generation of Bhangra, DJs and identities.
  • RepresentAsian
    RepresentAsianI'm the founder of RepresentAsian - the podcast, radio show and clubnight that showcases South Asian DJs. I've hosted two seasons of the show and expanded into regular clubnights across Bristol and Amsterdam with all South Asian lineups. I have also led two RepresentAsian fundraisers, a monthly radio show and DJ lessons.
  • DGTL ADE 2021: The Amsterdam highlight makes a euphoric comeback
    DGTL ADE 2021: The Amsterdam highlight makes a euphoric comebackAfter a long summer without local festivals or nightclubs, the pressure for this year’s events to provide some relief for ravers felt more pronounced than ever. But if the audience on the dancefloor gave any indication of how DGTL ADE was received, it’s that the event’s return felt desperately needed.
  • The songs and stories of South Asian migration to the UK
    The songs and stories of South Asian migration to the UKTo celebrate South Asian Heritage month and mark 75 years since Partition, gal-dem speaks to 10 people who share their stories through music.
  • ‘Representation has an incalculable impact on young people’: In conversation with Bisha K. Ali and Nish Kumar
    ‘Representation has an incalculable impact on young people’: In conversation with Bisha K. Ali and Nish KumarRepresentAsian host Safiya Bashir speaks with Bisha K. Ali & Nish Kumar about the importance of representation on screen and the impact this has on young people.
Work history
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    JournalistFreelance
    Amsterdam, NetherlandsFreelance
    I write a range of editorial, copy and host online events. Clients include Rough Guides, Bristol24/7, Shado Mag, Crack Magazine, VSO, UK Investor Magazine, Bit, gal-dem, Juice Droplet and more.
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    Communications ManagerCare4Calais
     - Amsterdam, NetherlandsFreelance
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Skills
  • Feature Writer
  • Interviewing
  • Music Journalism
Education
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    MastersUniversity of Amsterdam
     - Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Masters in International Development