Working in the scene..

Celltek · Post by **Celltek** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 10:34 pm

Do any of you work, as a dayjob, in the music scene? I found myself wondering about what kind of jobs you can find inside the the music business and I came to the realisation that would be that be totally awesome! Lets leave out the small techno labels which usually comprise of just a few people but instead think about the bigger independent labels like Warp or K7! any thoughts, tips, do's and dont's?

Marcus Stork · Post by **Marcus Stork** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 11:15 pm

Working with Media daytime, music projects is just on the side from that. DJ, Producing, Label and events. If i would live in another country i would probably be able to live by just doing stuff with music.

Post by **John Clees** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 12:03 am

not me personally but know a few people that:

work at local record stores...

own a record/clothing store..

works for dj company / wedding / ect..

work(ed) at a distribution company for many years..

tone-def · Post by **tone-def** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 3:16 pm

My mate writes for a dance music magazine. He's the clubs listings editor and does reviews of nights.

I know someone else who works for a record distributor.

Celltek · Post by **Celltek** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:24 pm

Thats really cool. I know a buddy who is creative manager of a label and a dj too.. Like the best job ever! There's promo's floating around the office every and he talks much like we do here, only difference is he gets paid for it

menos160 · Post by **menos160** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:07 pm

you can be a night photographer, just like cobra-whatever (not cobra kai) or merlin bronque.. http://www.lastnightsparty.com

but i think it´s more better to get a 'normal' job. It keeps your mind distracted and gives you other vision of music (imo)

Der geile Ami · Post by **Der geile Ami** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:32 pm

ive been working in the scene for about 8 years now, almost solely as a sound engineer for promoters and clubs, but most of my personal relationships are with people working in other aspects of the subculture. It can be quite exciting, but just remember that every boat can sink.

Post by **John Clees** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 11:05 pm

Der geile Ami wrote: every boat can sink.

things are tough everywhere...

and from what I sense... they are about to get even tougher..

condo's dropping for 40% of value in several years scares me...

* with prime lake/boat front access..