On March 8, International Women’s Day, Pretty Girls Like Trap Music (PGLTM) and Zalando launched Our Space to Be—a campaign dedicated to amplifying communities and individuals pioneering safer, more inclusive spaces for women+ in music, sports, and nightlife. The initiative culminated in a two-part event in Amsterdam, bringing together trailblazers who are reshaping their industries and redefining what it means to take up space.
The day kicked off with an interactive gathering at Pre-Reserved, where creatives, athletes, and cultural organizers came together for panel talks, workshops, and performances. The lineup featured figures leading conversations in music production, breaking, and football culture, spotlighting those actively shaping the next wave of inclusivity. Later in the evening, the energy shifted to Bitterzoet, where music and movement took center stage. What started as a discussion about representation and access turned into a full-fledged celebration—one that underscored the event’s core mission: to create spaces where women+ don’t just participate but thrive.
Attending the event as part of International Women’s Day, the atmosphere felt electric—charged with a sense of momentum and urgency. The conversations weren’t just theoretical; they reflected real efforts to reshape industries and open doors. One statement from the panel resonated deeply:
“Be big, be bold, and lead with that passion“
It wasn’t just advice; it was a call to action.
Our Space to Be wasn’t about exclusivity—it was about making room, expanding what exists, and proving that change happens when visibility, access, and community align. The collaboration between Zalando and Pretty Girls Like Trap Music, a platform known for redefining nightlife with its women+ only hip-hop parties, extended this mission beyond the dance floor, elevating changemakers across industries. Among them were rosetta. co-founders Josephine Zwaan and Eva van Manen, who are advocating for women and non-binary producers in the music industry. Olympic breaker India Sardjoe brought representation to the world of competitive dance, while BIA Football Club founders Sara Biatchinyi and Julia Piatkowska challenged conventional football spaces by centering the experience of women+ and those who don’t fit traditional sporting norms.
‘Three years ago, when we started Pretty Girls Like Trap Music, we never imagined partnering with Zalando to celebrate so many trailblazing women+,’ said Lara Jade, Founder of PGLTM.
“It’s crucial for women+ in all fields to see representation and find community, and we’re so grateful for those proving that real change is possible.“
In a city that thrives on culture and creativity, Our Space to Be proved that meaningful impact starts with presence, with access, and with the refusal to shrink.
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