Resolutions 2020: Advance Your Artistry With These Music Resources
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# Resolutions 2020: Advance Your Artistry With These Music Resources
Looks like the new 2020 you has finally committed to leaving behind the
socially encoded path to become an artist. A creative career is a
nebulous quest that, unfortunately, comes with no roadmap. But rest
assured that countless like-minded people have been in similar
vulnerable positions and have started their new life phases from
scratch.
Expanding your network and mastering the mechanisms of self-marketing in
a one man mission can quickly overshadow your actual creative practice,
turning it all into a daunting mammoth task. Fortunately, newcomers can
take part in the abundance of initiatives that pass on expertise and
show the right way forward--without incurring any costs.
A fresh new decade means the hustle intensifies. So if you've bravely
made it through the process of booking your one-way ticket to Berlin for
that burgeoning music career, minimizing your personal inventory, and
saying goodbye to your loved ones, and, if your physical well-being is
being stabilized in the short term with a part-time job and a shoddy two
month sublet, the following programs are worth a look.
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### **[Amplify Berlin][1]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"} -- An open call to ambitious artists in the electronic music continuum**
During this month-long residency, two newcomers are supervised by an
established industry mentor. In the past, [Laurel Halo][2]{:
target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new
tab)"}, [Amnesia Scanner][3]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"
aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"}, and Robert Lippok have helped
trainees produce a piece of music and develop a live set. Located in
Mitte's [ACUD MACHT NEU][4]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"
aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"}, participants are granted access to
the in-house production studio and concert room to prepare and rehearse
for their final performance. Their work will also be played out on a[
Reboot.fm][5]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="
(opens in a new tab)"} radio show hosted by the mentees. This year, the
itinerary includes another exciting element: the team behind Amplify
will curate a floor at [CTM Festival 2020][6]{: target="_blank"
rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"} (January
24 -- February 2), where the program alumnus Xin, Grinderteeth, and Max
Dahlhaus are set to perform.
This makes for a major opportunity for trainees to showcase their final
work in front of a savvy, attentive audience, as well as relevant media.
[1]: https://amplify-berlin.de/
[2]: https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/recover-from-ctm-with-laurel-halos-mix-for-berlin-community-radio/
[3]: https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/read-an-in-depth-interview-with-multimedia-production-duo-amnesia-scanner/
[4]: https://acudmachtneu.de/
[5]: http://reboot.fm/
[6]: https://www.ctm-festival.de/festival-2020/welcome/
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### **[Musicboard][1]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"} -- Berlin's central hub for funding community initiatives and residencies abroad**
This Berlin-based institution strengthens the city's fertile music
culture through financially supporting festivals and new DIY platforms
dedicated to boosting emerging talent. They define those eligible as
"musicians that have done their first steps of a professional career,"
and restrict their applicant demographic to people who live and work in
Berlin.
Next to allocating state grants to local festivals like last year's
experimental [noiseLAB][2]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"
aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"}, Radical Sounds Latin America, and
non-profit initiatives like [Easterndaze x Berlin][3]{: target="_blank"
rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"}, the Board
also gives money to artists who plan to professionalize their music
careers. They can, for instance, use the funds to record an album,
produce a music video, or set up a tour.
For 2020, the Board offers opportunities abroad, including a 6-week stay
in the birthplace of techno, Detroit, where the selected artist would
work in facilities once home to [Underground Resistance][4]{:
target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new
tab)"}. Berlin-based musicians who "stand out through an exceeding
creative output and professional work ethic" are eligible for the
individual funding and residencies. Two years ago, the Board supported
701 promising acts; a handful of talent have since been awarded with
artist residences in the USA, India, and Brazil.
[1]: https://www.musicboard-berlin.de/
[2]: https://www.noiselab.org/
[3]: https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/this-podcast-explores-easterndaze-the-music-festival-bringing-eastern-europe-to-berlin/
[4]: https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/watch-rare-92-footage-of-underground-resistance/
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### **[SHAPE Platform ][1]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"}-- For Pan-European sonic pioneers innovating their craft**
Five years ago, an alliance of 16 significant festivals and art centres,
including notable participants CTM, [Unsound][2]{: target="_blank"
rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"}, and the
[Biennale Némo][3]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"
aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"}, created the SHAPE platform to
support aspiring creatives who are particularly interested in audible
innovation and interdisciplinary exchange. After an annual open call, 48
talents are selected to participate in a series of workshops and expert
lectures. In the past, artists such as [Varg2TM][4]{: target="_blank"
rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"},
[Sentimental Rave][5]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"
aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"}, [Toxe][6]{: target="_blank"
rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"}, and
[Peder Mannerfelt][7]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"
aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"} have passed through its program.
Hint: many SHAPE graduates find themselves on the booking fasttrack to
some of the most cutting edge stages in Europe.
[1]: https://shapeplatform.eu/
[2]: https://www.unsound.pl/en/krakow-2020
[3]: https://www.biennalenemo.fr/
[4]: https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/varg-aisha-devi-remix/
[5]: https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/wake-mix-hardcore-techno-rising-parisian-dj-sentimental-rave/
[6]: https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/toxe-venice-w/
[7]: https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/peder-mannerfelt-noods-radio-mix-2019/
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### **[After School Hustle][1]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"} -- Orientation, inspiration, and training for teenage talent**
Through its agenda of free workshops, After School Hustle puts Gen Zers
in touch with professionals from countless disciplines who not only pass
on their knowledge, but also make for potential role models. Their aim
is to orient teenagers towards their post-degree careers. In the past,
courses offered have ranged from entrepreneurship to creative writing.
Over 300 participants have passed through After School Hustle, and
adolescents who are contemplating getting involved in music can sign up
for hands-on DJing workshops, lessons in music production, and music
journalism. One enterprising alumni of the DJing program went on to
initiate After School Radio: a monthly broadcast on CCTV Radio
exclusively showcasing young gun talent.
[1]: https://afterschoolhustle.org/en
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### **[VUT Mentoring][1]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"} -- Industry bootcamp for women, trans, and non-binary folk**
Short for "Verband Unabhaengiger Musikunternehmer\*innen e.V." (or
"Association Of Independent music entrepreneurs" in English), the VUT
has set up a mentoring program for emerging women, trans, and non-binary
talent who want to gain a foothold in the music industry.
Within the framework of this program, those chosen are brought together
with experienced industry experts from the label and publishing sectors,
as well as professionals in promotion, booking, and distribution. The
guiding principle is to let these underrepresented individuals have a
long-term impact on the industry by boosting them up to founding and
management positions.
The program's mission focuses on sustainable growth and covers the
entire administrative and functional side of music with individual
appointments between mentee and mentor, group meetings, workshops, and
panels within a four-month curriculum.
[1]: https://www.vut.de/index.php?id=523
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### **[NTS WIP][1]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"} -- An opportunity to tap into a vast radio universe**
NTS Radio has crystallized itself over the last few years as the most
important source for linear music programming and cultural curation.
Everything relevant in the international mainstream will sooner or later
run through the station's transmission lines, and NTS is aware of its
international leverage.
That's why they teamed up with Carhartt to create NTS WIP as an
all-round program for artist development, for which 6 musicians or bands
are selected every year. Musicians and bands from all countries and
musical backgrounds are eligible. Part of their offerings include
extensive mentoring with industry experts, in-house support and
promotion, accompanied by a radio slot, paid performance opportunities,
and a solid package of production equipment, as well as access to decked
out recording studios and clothing deals.
[1]: https://www.nts.live/projects/work-in-progress
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### **[No Shade][1]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"} -- For aspiring women, trans, and non-binary-identifying DJs claiming their right to the spotlight**
[No Shade][2]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="
(opens in a new tab)"} is a self-made collective of protagonists quickly
rising in the Berlin club scene. The group of 13, consisting of club
avant-garde female, trans, and non-binary members, has made it its
mission to uplift underrepresented talent by equipping them with all the
necessary DJ skills to shine in the limelight. The project aims to
instill more diversity, more colour, and more queerness into the local
club culture--by shaking up who's playing behind the decks and what
far-flung genres are blaring through the speakers.
Not only does the intensive training offer mentees an understanding of
the technical component of DJing, but it also offers a supportive
community. No Shade regularly host parties with well-known acts, and two
slots in the line-ups are always reserved for program alumni. Every
graduate benefits from a valuable network in the party scene: if there's
a dancefloor where a No Shade member is spinning, rest assured that a
cadre of supportive members aren't too far behind.
[1]: https://www.noshade.eu/
[2]: https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/kikelomo-scaarlet-a-sim-cabasa-rinsefm-france/
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### **[Éclat Crew][1]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"} -- A fortnightly space dedicated to developing those production chops**
The Éclat Crew understands how challenging it is for female, trans, and
non-binary people to win in this male-dominated domain.
To join the community all you need is a pure interest in music
production--without ever having dabbled in the craft before. The crew
offers a community of like-minded, knowledgeable artists who are happy
to teach members of all experience levels in the fortnightly gatherings.
Éclat challenges newcomers through production exercises and team
collaborations, and does their utmost to make meetings as accessible as
possible. Subsidised train tickets and taxi rides are integrated into
their project structure in case members are concerned about their solo
journey home.
[1]: https://www.eclatcrew.com/
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### Tech Talk -- Get insight into your favourite artist's work flow
Supported by Musicboard Berlin, the Tech Talk event series give
musicians an opportunity to exchange their work flow and music best
practices and, above all, learn directly from their musical idols.
Hosted at Paloma Bar, respected heads such as KiNK, [Shanti
Celeste][1]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="
(opens in a new tab)"}, and FJAAK lead intimate lectures on their setups
and the way in which these rigs contribute to their sound. These six
events are spread out over the course of a year.
[1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbopxjdNMKo
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### **[Spoon][1]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"} -- Guidance through an open-deck DJ workspace for women, trans, and non-binary DJs.**
Raw recruits and experienced women, trans, and non-binary DJs are
offered a room to perfect their DJing in its purest form: on vinyl.
Participants spend time on the open decks conditioning their muscle
memories to the haptics of wax. The program leaves the trainees on their
lonesome, with the open option to ask questions as they come up. They
can count on the team of mentors including [\://about blank resident
Resom][2]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="
(opens in a new tab)"}, dBs Music School teacher Jenifa Mayanja and
Spoon founder Ena Lind for valuable feedback on their blends.
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Even if none of the above residencies fit your personal requirements,
don't get discouraged. There are several ways to get involved--try
cold-calling and getting a bit creative.
[1]: http://spoondjworkspace.com
[2]: https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/resom/
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### **Volunteer at a local radio station to immerse yourself in the scene**
Ask the local community radio station for regular volunteer
opportunities. For those in Berlin, try [HÖR][1]{: target="_blank"
rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"}, [Cashmere
Radio][2]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="
(opens in a new tab)"}, and the newly-formed[ CCTV Radio][3]{:
target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new
tab)"}. There are always to-dos on the list at the station, and it's
usually run by staffers who always need a helping hand.
As a volunteer, you become a part of an intimate environment where the
players of the local scene are performing day in and day out. Dubstep DJ
duo[ Sicaria Sound][4]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"
aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"} show us how it's done: at London's
now-shuttered Radar Radio, they both moved from volunteer to studio
manager, and later landed a residency on Rinse FM.
[1]: https://www.facebook.com/hoerberlin/
[2]: https://cashmereradio.com/
[3]: http://cctvradio.live/
[4]: https://soundcloud.com/sicariasound
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### **Intern at local venues to leverage on-hand tech resources**
By simply cold emailing, it's possible to secure an internship at a
place like [MONOM][1]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"
aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"}, the East Berlin venue known for its
gargantuan 4D soundsystem. After being trained in the technical ins and
outs, their past interns have been granted micro-residencies that
enabled them to work alone on their own projects using the cutting-edge
facilities and equipment.
--
If you've had the opportunity to take advantage of one of these
programs, think about passing on the knowledge you've gathered since
your career kick-off to those who still have a completely blank slate
ahead of them. Maybe even consider starting a training program on your
own.
There are state- and EU-funded institutions that will provide your
initiative with financial support. **[Creative Europe][2]{:
target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new
tab)"}** is the EU's official overarching funding program for the
audiovisual, cultural, and creative industry and has the capacity to
grant 1.46 billion euros over a seven-year period. In the UK, the **[PRS
Foundation][3]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="
(opens in a new tab)"}** provides open grant schemes to new music
projects that benefit the community.
All the above listed programs are tangible ways to grow roots in the
scene. But remember: in no way do these replace self initiative and
ambition. You elevate yourself through your innovative ideas and
contributions to the culture.
*Hubert Spangler is a freelance writer based in Berlin. He runs the
local station CCTV radio and the netlabel Overthinker Mob. Follow him on
Instagram [@Bloomfeld][4]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"
aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"}.*
[1]: https://www.monomsound.com/
[2]: https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/creative-europe/about
[3]: https://prsfoundation.com/funding-support/funding-for-organisations/
[4]: https://www.instagram.com/bloomfeld/
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text: '<p>Looks like the new 2020 you has finally committed to leaving behind the socially encoded path to become an artist. A creative career is a nebulous quest that, unfortunately, comes with no roadmap. But rest assured that countless like-minded people have been in similar vulnerable positions and have started their new life phases from scratch.</p><p>Expanding your network and mastering the mechanisms of self-marketing in a one man mission can quickly overshadow your actual creative practice, turning it all into a daunting mammoth task. Fortunately, newcomers can take part in the abundance of initiatives that pass on expertise and show the right way forward–without incurring any costs. </p><p>A fresh new decade means the hustle intensifies. So if you’ve bravely made it through the process of booking your one-way ticket to Berlin for that burgeoning music career, minimizing your personal inventory, and saying goodbye to your loved ones, and, if your physical well-being is being stabilized in the short term with a part-time job and a shoddy two month sublet, the following programs are worth a look.</p>'
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text: '<h3><strong><a href="https://amplify-berlin.de/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Amplify Berlin</a> – An open call to ambitious artists in the electronic music continuum</strong></h3><p>During this month-long residency, two newcomers are supervised by an established industry mentor. In the past, <a href="https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/recover-from-ctm-with-laurel-halos-mix-for-berlin-community-radio/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Laurel Halo</a>, <a href="https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/read-an-in-depth-interview-with-multimedia-production-duo-amnesia-scanner/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Amnesia Scanner</a>, and Robert Lippok have helped trainees produce a piece of music and develop a live set. Located in Mitte’s <a href="https://acudmachtneu.de/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">ACUD MACHT NEU</a>, participants are granted access to the in-house production studio and concert room to prepare and rehearse for their final performance. Their work will also be played out on a<a href="http://reboot.fm/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"> Reboot.fm</a> radio show hosted by the mentees. This year, the itinerary includes another exciting element: the team behind Amplify will curate a floor at <a href="https://www.ctm-festival.de/festival-2020/welcome/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">CTM Festival 2020</a> (January 24 – February 2), where the program alumnus Xin, Grinderteeth, and Max Dahlhaus are set to perform. </p><p>This makes for a major opportunity for trainees to showcase their final work in front of a savvy, attentive audience, as well as relevant media.</p>'
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text: '<h3><strong><a href="https://www.musicboard-berlin.de/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Musicboard</a> – Berlin’s central hub for funding community initiatives and residencies abroad</strong></h3><p>This Berlin-based institution strengthens the city’s fertile music culture through financially supporting festivals and new DIY platforms dedicated to boosting emerging talent. They define those eligible as “musicians that have done their first steps of a professional career,” and restrict their applicant demographic to people who live and work in Berlin. </p><p>Next to allocating state grants to local festivals like last year’s experimental <a href="https://www.noiselab.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">noiseLAB</a>, Radical Sounds Latin America, and non-profit initiatives like <a href="https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/this-podcast-explores-easterndaze-the-music-festival-bringing-eastern-europe-to-berlin/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Easterndaze x Berlin</a>, the Board also gives money to artists who plan to professionalize their music careers. They can, for instance, use the funds to record an album, produce a music video, or set up a tour. </p><p>For 2020, the Board offers opportunities abroad, including a 6-week stay in the birthplace of techno, Detroit, where the selected artist would work in facilities once home to <a href="https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/watch-rare-92-footage-of-underground-resistance/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Underground Resistance</a>. Berlin-based musicians who “stand out through an exceeding creative output and professional work ethic” are eligible for the individual funding and residencies. Two years ago, the Board supported 701 promising acts; a handful of talent have since been awarded with artist residences in the USA, India, and Brazil.</p>'
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text: '<h3><strong><a href="https://shapeplatform.eu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">SHAPE Platform </a>– For Pan-European sonic pioneers innovating their craft</strong></h3><p>Five years ago, an alliance of 16 significant festivals and art centres, including notable participants CTM, <a href="https://www.unsound.pl/en/krakow-2020" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Unsound</a>, and the <a href="https://www.biennalenemo.fr/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Biennale Némo</a>, created the SHAPE platform to support aspiring creatives who are particularly interested in audible innovation and interdisciplinary exchange. After an annual open call, 48 talents are selected to participate in a series of workshops and expert lectures. In the past, artists such as <a href="https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/varg-aisha-devi-remix/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Varg2TM</a>, <a href="https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/wake-mix-hardcore-techno-rising-parisian-dj-sentimental-rave/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Sentimental Rave</a>, <a href="https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/toxe-venice-w/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Toxe</a>, and <a href="https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/peder-mannerfelt-noods-radio-mix-2019/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Peder Mannerfelt</a> have passed through its program. Hint: many SHAPE graduates find themselves on the booking fasttrack to some of the most cutting edge stages in Europe. </p>'
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text: '<h3><strong><a href="https://afterschoolhustle.org/en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">After School Hustle</a> – Orientation, inspiration, and training for teenage talent</strong></h3><p>Through its agenda of free workshops, After School Hustle puts Gen Zers in touch with professionals from countless disciplines who not only pass on their knowledge, but also make for potential role models. Their aim is to orient teenagers towards their post-degree careers. In the past, courses offered have ranged from entrepreneurship to creative writing. Over 300 participants have passed through After School Hustle, and adolescents who are contemplating getting involved in music can sign up for hands-on DJing workshops, lessons in music production, and music journalism. One enterprising alumni of the DJing program went on to initiate After School Radio: a monthly broadcast on CCTV Radio exclusively showcasing young gun talent.</p>'
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text: '<h3><strong><a href="https://www.vut.de/index.php?id=523" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">VUT Mentoring</a> – Industry bootcamp for women, trans, and non-binary folk</strong></h3><p>Short for “Verband Unabhaengiger Musikunternehmer*innen e.V.” (or “Association Of Independent music entrepreneurs” in English), the VUT has set up a mentoring program for emerging women, trans, and non-binary talent who want to gain a foothold in the music industry. </p><p>Within the framework of this program, those chosen are brought together with experienced industry experts from the label and publishing sectors, as well as professionals in promotion, booking, and distribution. The guiding principle is to let these underrepresented individuals have a long-term impact on the industry by boosting them up to founding and management positions. </p><p>The program’s mission focuses on sustainable growth and covers the entire administrative and functional side of music with individual appointments between mentee and mentor, group meetings, workshops, and panels within a four-month curriculum.</p>'
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text: '<h3><strong><a href="https://www.nts.live/projects/work-in-progress" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">NTS WIP</a> – An opportunity to tap into a vast radio universe</strong></h3><p>NTS Radio has crystallized itself over the last few years as the most important source for linear music programming and cultural curation. Everything relevant in the international mainstream will sooner or later run through the station’s transmission lines, and NTS is aware of its international leverage. </p><p>That’s why they teamed up with Carhartt to create NTS WIP as an all-round program for artist development, for which 6 musicians or bands are selected every year. Musicians and bands from all countries and musical backgrounds are eligible. Part of their offerings include extensive mentoring with industry experts, in-house support and promotion, accompanied by a radio slot, paid performance opportunities, and a solid package of production equipment, as well as access to decked out recording studios and clothing deals. </p>'
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text: '<h3><strong><a href="https://www.noshade.eu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">No Shade</a> – For aspiring women, trans, and non-binary-identifying DJs claiming their right to the spotlight</strong></h3><p><a href="https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/kikelomo-scaarlet-a-sim-cabasa-rinsefm-france/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">No Shade</a> is a self-made collective of protagonists quickly rising in the Berlin club scene. The group of 13, consisting of club avant-garde female, trans, and non-binary members, has made it its mission to uplift underrepresented talent by equipping them with all the necessary DJ skills to shine in the limelight. The project aims to instill more diversity, more colour, and more queerness into the local club culture–by shaking up who’s playing behind the decks and what far-flung genres are blaring through the speakers. </p><p>Not only does the intensive training offer mentees an understanding of the technical component of DJing, but it also offers a supportive community. No Shade regularly host parties with well-known acts, and two slots in the line-ups are always reserved for program alumni. Every graduate benefits from a valuable network in the party scene: if there’s a dancefloor where a No Shade member is spinning, rest assured that a cadre of supportive members aren’t too far behind. </p>'
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text: '<h3><strong><a href="https://www.eclatcrew.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Éclat Crew</a> – A fortnightly space dedicated to developing those production chops</strong></h3><p>The Éclat Crew understands how challenging it is for female, trans, and non-binary people to win in this male-dominated domain. </p><p>To join the community all you need is a pure interest in music production–without ever having dabbled in the craft before. The crew offers a community of like-minded, knowledgeable artists who are happy to teach members of all experience levels in the fortnightly gatherings. Éclat challenges newcomers through production exercises and team collaborations, and does their utmost to make meetings as accessible as possible. Subsidised train tickets and taxi rides are integrated into their project structure in case members are concerned about their solo journey home. </p>'
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text: '<h3><strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/setinmotionberlin/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Tech Talk</a> – Get insight into your favourite artist’s work flow </strong></h3><p>Supported by Musicboard Berlin, the Tech Talk event series give musicians an opportunity to exchange their work flow and music best practices and, above all, learn directly from their musical idols. Hosted at Paloma Bar, respected heads such as KiNK, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbopxjdNMKo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Shanti Celeste</a>, and FJAAK lead intimate lectures on their setups and the way in which these rigs contribute to their sound. These six events are spread out over the course of a year. </p>'
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text: '<h3><strong><a href="http://spoondjworkspace.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Spoon</a> – Guidance through an open-deck DJ workspace for women, trans, and non-binary DJs.</strong></h3><p>Raw recruits and experienced women, trans, and non-binary DJs are offered a room to perfect their DJing in its purest form: on vinyl. Participants spend time on the open decks conditioning their muscle memories to the haptics of wax. The program leaves the trainees on their lonesome, with the open option to ask questions as they come up. They can count on the team of mentors including <a href="https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/resom/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">://about blank resident Resom</a>, dBs Music School teacher Jenifa Mayanja and Spoon founder Ena Lind for valuable feedback on their blends. </p><p>— </p><p>Even if none of the above residencies fit your personal requirements, don’t get discouraged. There are several ways to get involved–try cold-calling and getting a bit creative. </p>'
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text: '<h3><strong>Volunteer at a local radio station to immerse yourself in the scene</strong></h3><p>Ask the local community radio station for regular volunteer opportunities. For those in Berlin, try <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hoerberlin/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">HÖR</a>, <a href="https://cashmereradio.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Cashmere Radio</a>, and the newly-formed<a href="http://cctvradio.live/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"> CCTV Radio</a>. There are always to-dos on the list at the station, and it’s usually run by staffers who always need a helping hand. </p><p>As a volunteer, you become a part of an intimate environment where the players of the local scene are performing day in and day out. Dubstep DJ duo<a href="https://soundcloud.com/sicariasound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"> Sicaria Sound</a> show us how it’s done: at London’s now-shuttered Radar Radio, they both moved from volunteer to studio manager, and later landed a residency on Rinse FM. </p>'
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text: '<h3><strong>Intern at local venues to leverage on-hand tech resources</strong></h3><p>By simply cold emailing, it’s possible to secure an internship at a place like <a href="https://www.monomsound.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">MONOM</a>, the East Berlin venue known for its gargantuan 4D soundsystem. After being trained in the technical ins and outs, their past interns have been granted micro-residencies that enabled them to work alone on their own projects using the cutting-edge facilities and equipment. </p><p>–</p><p>If you’ve had the opportunity to take advantage of one of these programs, think about passing on the knowledge you’ve gathered since your career kick-off to those who still have a completely blank slate ahead of them. Maybe even consider starting a training program on your own.</p><p>There are state- and EU-funded institutions that will provide your initiative with financial support. <strong><a href="https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/creative-europe/about" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Creative Europe</a></strong> is the EU’s official overarching funding program for the audiovisual, cultural, and creative industry and has the capacity to grant 1.46 billion euros over a seven-year period. In the UK, the <strong><a href="https://prsfoundation.com/funding-support/funding-for-organisations/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">PRS Foundation</a></strong> provides open grant schemes to new music projects that benefit the community.</p><p>All the above listed programs are tangible ways to grow roots in the scene. But remember: in no way do these replace self initiative and ambition. You elevate yourself through your innovative ideas and contributions to the culture.</p><p><em>Hubert Spangler is a freelance writer based in Berlin. He runs the local station CCTV radio and the netlabel Overthinker Mob. Follow him on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bloomfeld/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">@Bloomfeld</a>.</em></p>'
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# Resolutions 2020: Advance Your Artistry With These Music Resources Looks like the new 2020 you has finally committed to leaving behind the socially encoded path to become an artist. A creative career is a nebulous quest that, unfortunately, comes with no roadmap. But rest assured that countles...
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So if you've bravely made it through the process of booking your one-way ticket to Berlin for that burgeoning music career, minimizing your personal inventory, and saying goodbye to your loved ones, and, if your physical well-being is being stabilized in the short term with a part-time job and a ...
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[Image: 4.png] . ### **[Amplify Berlin][1]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"} -- An open call to ambitious artists in the electronic music continuum** . During this month-long residency, two newcomers are supervised by an established industry mentor....
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Their work will also be played out on a[ Reboot.fm][5]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"} radio show hosted by the mentees. This year, the itinerary includes another exciting element: the team behind Amplify will curate a floor at [CTM Festival 2020][6...
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This year, the itinerary includes another exciting element: the team behind Amplify will curate a floor at [CTM Festival 2020][6]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"} (January 24 -- February 2), where the program alumnus Xin, Grinderteeth, and Max Dahlha...
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### **[Musicboard][1]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"} -- Berlin's central hub for funding community initiatives and residencies abroad** This Berlin-based institution strengthens the city's fertile music culture through financially supporting festi...
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Next to allocating state grants to local festivals like last year's experimental [noiseLAB][2]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"}, Radical Sounds Latin America, and non-profit initiatives like [Easterndaze x Berlin][3]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer...
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Two years ago, the Board supported 701 promising acts; a handful of talent have since been awarded with artist residences in the USA, India, and Brazil. [1]: https://www.musicboard-berlin.de/ [2]: https://www.noiselab.org/ [3]: https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/this-podcast-explores-easter...
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[1]: https://www.musicboard-berlin.de/ [2]: https://www.noiselab.org/ [3]: https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/this-podcast-explores-easterndaze-the-music-festival-bringing-eastern-europe-to-berlin/ [4]: https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/watch-rare-92-footage-of-underground-resistance...
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In the past, artists such as [Varg2TM][4]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"}, [Sentimental Rave][5]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)"}, [Toxe][6]{: target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (ope...
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