Festival Fridays: Industry Leader Spotlight

 

Industry Leader Spotlight: An inside look at the minds behind the most extraordinary festivals around the world.

 

  1. How did you get your start in the music festival industry?

Being hired on to help with operational guidance and then being put in charge of vendors on site, a new initiative.

 

  1. What advice would you give to someone trying to get their start in the industry? 

Do not have an ego, be energetic, willing to help, and most of all…persistent

 

  1. Who’s your favorite artist you’ve worked with?

Z-Trip

 

  1. Favorite performance you’ve watched?

 Simfonik EDC 2019

 

  1. Who is on repeat for you right now?

Lo-Fi beats

 

  1. Festival or concert accessory you can’t live without? 1. As a crew member 2. As an attendee 

1. Redbull

2. Water

 

  1. Besides the music, what is the most interesting offering you’ve seen at festivals (i.e. yoga, talks, DJ lessons)?

Art (Pixel Forest)

 

Photo credit: www.dancemusicnw.com

 

  1. Biggest failure/lesson you’ve learned?

 Submit advances on time or early

 

  1. What are you most excited about when it comes to the future of this industry? 

 Reopening and culture cross-pollination