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Doors Open and RA launch Access All Areas

Nov 02, 2022

The new music and careers development project from Doors Open and Resident Advisor aims to democratise knowledge and tackle a lack of representation in the music industry. Taking place at RA's London office on Saturday, December 10th, Access All Areas will consist of sessions, panels and masterclasses focused on understanding the industry ecosystem, identifying possible career paths, networking and how to apply for roles. The sessions...

Behind The Scenes 006: Pau Cristòful, Booker at Primavera Sound, MUTEK ES and Nitsa

Apr 27, 2020

The sixth episode of Behind The Scenes spotlights the story of Pau Cristòful, Booker at Primavera Sound, MUTEK ES and Nitsa. Starting as a music journalist for the local newspaper when he was only 14 years old, Pau was soon writing for more well-known media such as Go Mag, This is Underground and Vice. The money he made from journalism was invested in the production of shows in his hometown, Vic and in Barcelona. With time, he caught...

BTS Live 002 | What is A&R?

Mar 05, 2020

In the second instalment of Doors Open's BTS Live, Tony Nwachukwu, CDR's founder, Nicole McKenzie, MIC Records A&R, and Holly Manners, Warner Records A&R, talk about one of the most influential roles in the music industry: A&R or Artists and Repertoire. Watch the full episode to learn more about the necessary skills to succeed in this position, how our guests started their careers and what they take into...

The Glossary: Label Manager at Soundway Records | Alice Whittington

Feb 25, 2020

What does a Label Manager do? A Label Manager is a jack of all trades but is mainly responsible for coordinating and delivering releases - on time, on budget and on brand. What makes a great Label Manager? Professionalism above all. This is a holistic attitude to the role - to name a few key examples: good work ethic, diplomacy, responsiveness, flexibility, ability to manage expectations, and a keen eye for detail. Even...

The Glossary: Studio Manager at Strongroom Studio | Brendon Harding

Feb 12, 2020

What does a Studio Manager do? We sit in-between A&R’s, producers, engineers and technicians to ensure that artists have the best possible experience in the studio. What makes a great Studio Manager? Patience, the ability to communicate with the whole spectrum of music industry professionals and see the bigger picture across the past, present and future all help! What are the basic professional requirements...

The Glossary: Artist Manager at This Is Music Ltd | Simon Gold

Feb 12, 2020

What does an Artist Manager do? Artist managers act as a central hub for every part of an artist's business. They work collaboratively with a musician to help achieve the artist's goals by navigating opportunities that arise from their music. What makes a great Artist Manager? Everything stems from the music, therefore a great artist manager needs to have a good set of ears on them as well as being able to put personal taste...

The Glossary: Radio Producer at Somethin’ Else | Sean O'Daly

Feb 12, 2020

What does a Radio Producer do? A Radio Producer is responsible for orchestrating almost every aspect of what makes a successful radio show function. What makes a great Radio Producer? A great specialist radio producer will be knowledgeable of their field, passionate about championing new artists and extremely proficient at dealing with talent. You often become the point of contact between the network and the presenter...

The Glossary: Application Developer at Resident Advisor | James Yorke

Feb 12, 2020

What does an application developer do ? Writing code for iOS and Android applications. Making ideas come to life, in a tech related way. What makes a great application developer? Thinking logically, jumping in at the deep end and being able to Google, well. What are the basic professional requirements for a successful application developer? It can be a steep learning curve to begin with, so it’s...

The Glossary: Head of Creative Sync at Ministry of Sound Publishing | Dane Bradshaw

Feb 12, 2020

What does a Head of Sync do? A Head of Sync handles music licensing and negotiation, creative pitching and new business at a record label or publishing house. In a nutshell they try and place music on media such as film, tv, ads, online etc What makes a great Head of Sync? Good knowledge of the catalogue you represent as well as awareness of external music trends and scenes. Excellent social skills and a strong contact list of...

The Glossary: Web Developer at Resident Advisor | Ana Cuesta

Feb 12, 2020

What does a web developer do? A web developer builds new features so users can have an optimal experience and ensures the website looks amazing and runs efficiently What makes a great web developer? I think what makes the difference is if, apart from having the knowledge, you are a good team player, happy to help anyone who needs it. What are the basic professional requirements for a successful web developer? For being...

The Glossary: Booking Agent at One House Artist | Barry Davies

Feb 12, 2020

What does a booking agent do? Booking agents connect the dots between artists, venues and promoters. We handle all aspects of an artists live touring from A-Z. What makes a great booking agent? Every agent has different ways of working but patience, connections and a keen eye for detail are all very important. Obviously a love of music is a must. What are the basic professional requirements for a successful booking...

Behind The Scenes 005: Dane Bradshaw, Head of Sync at Ministry of Sound Publishing

Dec 17, 2019

The fifth instalment of Behind The Scenes features Dane Bradshaw, Head of Sync at Ministry of Sound Publishing. After working in music journalism, radio production and running his own PR company, Dane decided to restart his career at the age of 28 and took a sync internship at Universal Music. Nowadays, he’s the key touchpoint between Ministry's catalogue of writers and their clients including advertising agencies, production houses and...

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