вЂњIn dance music, itвЂ™s harder to get booked if youвЂ™re black, trans, gay or a woman,вЂќ he says, вЂњeven though people originated the genre. Touring was such a big driver.вЂќД¬o-founder, He.She.They./The Weird & The WonderfulД«raines, 38, and business partner Sophia Kearney co-founded both management company The WeirdВ & The Wonderful (which joined forces with TaP Music in 2019) and event series, record label and fashion label He.She.They., which вЂњqueers upвЂќ venues from Ibiza to India. In the Wake of COVID-19, the Industry Will:В вЂњHave to diversify. or New York,вЂќ she says, вЂњbut IвЂ™ve been blown away by the collaborative spirit.вЂќ вЂњNashville is a smaller music community than L.A. VP label and artist partnerships, Nashville, Ingrooves MusicДЄfter a previous decade-plus stint at Ingrooves in California, Bontusa, 41, returned to the Universal-owned distribution/marketing company in a newly created role last August to launch its first Nashville outpost. Read more about how Ayadi is helping artists find success on TikTok here. Senior vp fan engagement and digital marketing, Warner Records Younger people have a completely different opportunity to share their experiences.вЂќ вЂњEach time somebody sends a message social media, thereвЂ™s an opportunity to enhance that message and demonstrate how that user is feeling with music,вЂќ says Napster alum Atkins, 51, who leads the legal team that oversees music-related relationships and licensing agreements for the platform and its sister apps.ДЄdvice for Young Queer Professionals:В вЂњFind people and groups that can be supportive. WeвЂ™ve spoken with every client and are letting them tell us how theyвЂ™d most like our help.вЂќДirector/associate general counsel, global head of music, Facebook How WeвЂ™re Fighting Racial Injustice:В вЂњWeвЂ™ve offered paid time off to peacefully protest.

In addition to co-managing PEGвЂ™s roster of queer talent, Aceto helped PEG launch Digital Drag Fest during the pandemic, boosting clients and вЂњhelping as many LGBTQ artists and allies as possible.вЂќ The drag world and the music industry have never been more aligned, thanks in part to Aceto, 36, who shepherded a partnership between PEG and Warner Music GroupвЂ™s Alternative Distribution Alliance in 2019.

Head of A&R, PEG Records Talent manager, Producer Entertainment Group Musicians Who Have Opened Up About Their Mental Health StrugglesДЄdvice for Young Queer Professionals:В вЂњBe prepared and excited to dive in.

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