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The world of electronic music is shaped not only by artists and fans, but also by thousands of independent businesses, from clubs to booking agents, publishers and promoters. It is the network of these companies on which the vitality of our scene depends. Our content series Behind the Scenes, BTS Live and the Glossary offer a unique view into the music industry with stories from well-established professionals and discussions regarding career paths, the variety of roles available, DIY initiatives and other topics that are relevant to our community.

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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...
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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...
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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...
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Behind The Scenes
Behind The Scenes is a video series highlighting passionate people making a meaningful contribution to electronic music in a variety of different ways.
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Glossary
Music professionals who are experts in their fields give their own definition of their job roles and demystify some of the preconceived ideas about what they do.
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