18 Ways to Break Into the Live Event & Music Industry

"How can I work in music industry?" Giggs Founder, Nikki Sanz, answers the most frequently asked question by sharing 18 practical strategies to break into the music, live event, and touring industry. In this episode, she organizes insights from top professionals and her personal experiences to provide actionable advice, moving beyond the typical "just meet the right people" suggestion. This episode is all about strategies you can put into practice.

#1 - Build Your Network
#2 - Research & Cold Calling
#3 - Volunteering & Internships
#4 - Attend Networking Events
#5 - The 15-Minute Phone Call
#6 - Always Ask for Introductions
#7 - Stay Top of Mind
#8 - Maintain a Clean Online Presence
#9 - Find Mentors
#10 - Research Local Production Companies & DMCs
#11 - Never Say No to a Gig
#12 - Take Every Gig Seriously
#13 - Follow Up After Gigs
#14 - Be a Sponge & Learn from Mistakes
#15 - You Are Your Own Business
#16 - Celebrate Others' Successes
#17 - When One Door Closes, Another Opens
#18 - Get on Giggs