Industry Insights

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. Doors Open aims to be more than a job board, helping people to understand what kind of roles are available in the music industry and how they can start their careers.

For this, we created three content series that shine a light on professionals doing exciting and meaningful work within the electronic music community: Behind The Scenes, BTS Live and The Glossary.

Doors Open: Unlocked Online launches with Mutual Friends
Jun 17, 2024
Today we launched Doors Open: Unlocked Online - an online 4-part workshop series taking a deep dive into key employment areas of the music industry. The inaugural free 4-part online workshop series, hosted by creative content agency Mutual Friends, is for those who would like to learn more about becoming a freelance photographer, videographer or content creator. It’s aimed at those with a passion to curate and create, but who don’t...
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Doors Open launches Unlocked: Berlin!
Apr 17, 2024
Doors Open and Resident Advisor have partnered with Berlin radio station Refuge Worldwide to launch a careers development project. Taking place at the Refuge Worldwide studio in Neukölln on May 16th, Unlocked is a free event that aims to equip participants with knowledge around roles that exist within the music industry. It will span a series of sessions with leading industry figures, such as Refuge Worldwide cofounder Richard...
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The Glossary: UX Designer at Resident Advisor | Alysia Pickup
Apr 02, 2024
What does a UX designer do? A UX designer's primary goal is to craft digital products that create a seamless and intuitive experience for users. Ever had a negative experience using a website? Maybe you’re struggling to book a flight because there’s so many ‘add-on’ options? That’s exactly why UX designers exist - to make sure that doesn’t happen. UX Designers are responsible for identifying user needs and business goals, and shaping them...
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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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