After four successful UK editions and one in Berlin, we brought Doors Open UNLOCKED to NYC for the first time.

UNLOCKED: Careers is Doors Open’s one-day event that dives into behind-the-scenes roles from across the music industry through a series of on stage discussions and Q&As.

UNLOCKED's primary goal is to address the lack of diversity in the music industry by demystifying roles for those facing barriers to entry. For this reason, we prioritise applications from FLINTA, POC, and LGBTQI+ communities, as well as people with visible and non-visible disabilities and/or from lower income households. We also give priority to those with minimal or no prior experience working in the music industry.

• Applications received: 283
• Attendees: 50
• Roles covered: 8 - marketing, welfare/safer spaces, club bookings, music journalism, lighting design, label management, digital distribution, booking agency

Cost to deliver programme: $10,900

Image Gallery

Hattie Lindert (News Editor, RA) & Kiana Mickles (Reviews Editor, RA)

Gary Hunt, Lighting Designer/Director at Good Room and Lauren Murada (RA)

Ma Sha (Founder, Kindergarten Records / Digital Sales Manager, !K7) & Nyshka Chandran (Senior Editor, RA)

Alyce Currier (Marketing Manager, Nowadays & Iona Thomas (Doors Open & Community Partnerships Manager, RA)

Swag

Michelle Erfer (Booking Agent, The Bunker NY) & Lauren Goshinski (Executive Director, dublab)

In the room

Hattie Lindert (News Editor, RA) & Kiana Mickles (Reviews Editor, RA)

Applying for Roles: Best Practices with Mike Zinkiewich (Director of People & Culture, RA)

Nyshka Chandran (Senior Editor, RA) & Steven Klavier (Booker, Signal & Paragon)

Ma Sha (Founder, Kindergarten Records / Digital Sales Manager, !K7) & Nyshka Chandran (Senior Editor, RA)

Introduction to the day with Iona Thomas (Doors Open & Community Partnerships Manager, RA)