Looking to make some big changes in my life. Out of curiosity, what is the easiest way to break into the entertainment industry?

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Be related to or besties with someone high up in industry

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Definitely the easiest way.

Pa on set
Or
Background performer

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I don't know if there is an "easy" way to get into the music industry. You will have to make the effort to attend music events and build relationships. That's all it comes down too. If you can talk to people, you're a shoe in.

What are you wanting to do in the music industry?

There is no easy way tpo really become a performer unless you are a hand selected talent for the elite commercial side of this industry. you need to ask yourself what drives you, and what form of tangible talent do you bring with your portfolio? What past experiences do you have working in broadcasting, streaming, music production, acting, etc? I have been a Pro DJ since the late 80s and my experience is that you will need to create opportunities, be talented at what it is you do, and also have a certain type of charm or charisma to really get in and be more than the next 15 minutes of fame or one hit wonders. I work as a record label manager on the side for a label out of Belgium, and I get asked this alot. In many cases you could be technically one of the best in a certain area, but it is not just about being good or the best (which is a prerequisite to getting attention) but what is it that defines you or makes you stand out in the pool of thousands or millions of others that are trying to do the exact same thing. It also helps to know people and have a degree of name recognition and a marketing strategy for yourself that showcases your talent and contributions.

Buy your way in if you got the money

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