Doors Open UNLOCKED: Careers announced for NYC

After a series of successful events in the UK and Berlin we're excited to bring our UNLOCKED careers series to the US for the first time, landing in New York City on October 4th 2025.

Doors Open: UNLOCKED is a one-day careers development event which works to equip participants with foundational knowledge about the roles that exist in the music scene. The New York edition will feature panels and talks from a range of leading industry experts working in the sector including creative director Steven Klavier; The Bunker booking agent Michelle Erfer; Good Room lighting designer and director Gary Hunt; and Kindergarten Records founder and digital sales manager at !K7 Ma Sha. The programme also includes a masterclass on application best practices from RA Director of People and Culture Mike Zinkiewich. A final session is yet to be announced, and will be co-curated with applicants through responses gathered in this application form.

 

This event is designed for anyone aged 18+ interested in pursuing a behind the scenes career in the music industry - there is no upper age limit to apply. The primary aim of UNLOCKED is to address the lack of diversity within the music industry by demystifying the roles within it for those who face barriers to entry. For this reason, priority will be given to applicants from: FLINTA (female, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, trans, and agender), POC, and LGBTQI+ communities, people with disabilities, those from lower-income households, as well as people with refugee or care backgrounds. 

 

This event is specifically designed to shed light on the many behind the scenes roles that exist within music and is not aimed at those seeking a career as a performer.