In this episode, I have a chat with Jameson Shelnut. He’s an events management expert and has been the tour manager for acts such as Rezz, Drezo, and Destructo, and is currently the VJ for San Holo. We talk about how to best network with other artists, how to get into event management, and how to forge your own career in the music industry.
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Show notes:
- How he manages multiple projects (4:55)
- What is a tour manager/VJ? (8:06)
- His background (9:41)
- Why passion is the key to success (15:40)
- How to properly network (17:42)
- The difference between U.S. and European festivals (20:24)
- Are festivals slowly dying? (26:48)
- The best and worst parts of his job (30:17)
- Career advice (33:32)
- Joox music (40:03)
- Final words of wisdom (43:56)
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