{"id":146974,"date":"2025-04-02T12:12:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T16:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2025\/04\/02\/jsm-networking-nights-how-emerging-artists-can-make-the-most-of-the-networking-events-2\/"},"modified":"2025-04-02T12:12:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T16:12:16","slug":"jsm-networking-nights-how-emerging-artists-can-make-the-most-of-the-networking-events-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2025\/04\/02\/jsm-networking-nights-how-emerging-artists-can-make-the-most-of-the-networking-events-2\/","title":{"rendered":"JSM Networking Nights: How Emerging Artists Can Make the Most of the Networking\u00a0Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- no image --><\/p>\n<div><!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tJSM Networking Nights could change the direction of your career. The music networking event is a place for professionals and experts to mingle, and for emerging newcomers to get to know fellow contemporaries and creatives. The goal: to break down barriers of the music industry, share ideas, thoughts and contacts on the way to developing new relationships.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tHelmed by industry legend John Saunderson (Notting Hill Music, Head of Creative), the first event was held in 2013 to help fill the gap for young musicians looking to connect. The first event, Saunderson says, started with just 70 people in the Hillgate pub in Notting Hill; it soon moved to industry hub Tileyard, then legendary venue Koko where a number of huge names have performed. Now in its 12th year and at the new home of 26 Leake Street near Waterloo, up to 1500 professionals congregate for free live music and networking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tAs the spring edition of JSM Networking Nights approaches on April 14 \u2013 and with the final batch of tickets available <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/the-jsm-spring-networking-night-tickets-1244751718899?aff=oddtdtcreator\">here<\/a> \u2013 Saunderson takes <em>Billboard U.K.<\/em> through the top tips for how newcomers can make the most of each night.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHk3j0aRo_G\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" 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text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHk3j0aRo_G\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A post shared by John Saunderson (@johnsaundersonmusic)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"heading larva \/\/   a-font-primary-bold-xl   \">\n\t\t<strong>Get down early<\/strong>\t<\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tReal ones get down early. Whether that\u2019s at your mate\u2019s show, a local band you want to support, or just get a good spot, there\u2019s no need to hold back and not fill the room. Not only that, but you\u2019ll get to make the most out of the full evening and make as many connections as you can. And why go to a JSM Music Night if not to get fully stuck in? Attendees all head down for the same reason, to meet and network with like-minded people. Don\u2019t be afraid to tap someone on the shoulder and ask what someone does for a living; you never know unless you ask.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading larva \/\/   a-font-primary-bold-xl   \">\n\t\t<strong>Be open-minded<\/strong>\t<\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tJSM Networking Nights attract a vast array of industry folk, potentially from industries you may not have considered before. Figures from record labels, publishers, managers, agents, promoters lawyers, finance and media as well as artists, producers and songwriters all head down to these events to attain fresh knowledge and connect. Be open to meeting not just new people, but from sectors that you might not have considered connecting with; they may just help you along your journey without you even realising.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1548\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/26-Leake-Street-2025-billboard-1548.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"26 Leake Street\" class=\"wp-image-1235937609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/26-Leake-Street-2025-billboard-1548.jpg 1548w, https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/26-Leake-Street-2025-billboard-1548.jpg?resize=300,198 300w, https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/26-Leake-Street-2025-billboard-1548.jpg?resize=942,623 942w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 100vw\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">26 Leake Street <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"heading larva \/\/   a-font-primary-bold-xl   \">\n\t\t<strong>Come prepared<\/strong>\t<\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWhilst you don\u2019t need to bring a scripted monologue, having a good idea of what your story is, some of your key achievements and what you\u2019re looking for to be able to take the next step can only be a good thing. Don\u2019t be afraid to tell people about yourself \u2013 they\u2019re also at the event to meet new people and hear new stories and to help. We\u2019re all in the same boat.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading larva \/\/   a-font-primary-bold-xl   \">\n\t\t<strong>Set some goals<\/strong>\t<\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tIf you\u2019re particularly looking for advice from a certain area, consider setting yourself a goal to speak to an ideal amount of people. Perhaps if you want to connect with songwriters, aim to give your details or card to people in that area throughout the night. It may well push you out of your comfort zone, and convince you to connect with new people you may not have met otherwise. When you come away from the event, you\u2019ll be able to look back with some actionable plans.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1548\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/group-26-Leake-Street-2025-billboard-1548.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"John Saunderson (Head of Creative, Notting Hill Music). Sir\u00a0Harry\u00a0Cowell\u00a0(Raiding the Rock Vault, Las Vegas). Rob Hallett (Robomagic). Rusty Egan (80's Legend) Bruce Elliot Smith (Grammy winning producer)\" class=\"wp-image-1235937610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/group-26-Leake-Street-2025-billboard-1548.jpg 1548w, https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/group-26-Leake-Street-2025-billboard-1548.jpg?resize=300,198 300w, https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/group-26-Leake-Street-2025-billboard-1548.jpg?resize=942,623 942w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 87.5rem) 1000px, (min-width: 78.75rem) 681px, (min-width: 48rem) 450px, (max-width: 48rem) 100vw\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">John Saunderson (Head of Creative, Notting Hill Music). Sir\u00a0Harry\u00a0Cowell\u00a0(Raiding the Rock Vault, Las Vegas). Rob Hallett (Robomagic). Rusty Egan (80\u2019s Legend) Bruce Elliot Smith (Grammy winning producer)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"heading larva \/\/   a-font-primary-bold-xl   \">\n\t\t<strong>Listen to people<\/strong>\t<\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tLook, this may sound obvious \u2013 but no-one likes a self-involved chatterbox. Feel confident in yourself and to tell your story, but also listen to other people and consider giving advice or comments where you feel comfortable contributing. JSM Networking Nights is about the exchange of ideas and advice, and this could be your chance to hear something new that you might not have considered prior. You just need to keep an open mind and open ears.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading larva \/\/   a-font-primary-bold-xl   \">\n\t\t<strong>Consider applying to play live<\/strong>\t<\/h2>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tJSM Networking Nights provides a platform for live bands to play live on the night via the Apply to Play initiative. Gavin Barnard of Amplead \u2013 the night\u2019s long-term sponsor \u2013 says that they receive hundreds of applicants to perform live on the night, and that he\u2019s already whittled down the upcoming Spring event from 290 applicants down to 9 on the night, with a further 20 on standby. \u201cThis gives them a unique opportunity to perform on the night,\u201d Barnard says. \u201cWho knows who is watching: a manager, label, publisher, agent, promoter, a blogger or influencer?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/music\/features\/jsm-networking-nights-spring-event-tickets-1235937533\/\">Aller \u00e0 la source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>JSM Networking Nights could change the direction of your career. The music networking event is a place for professionals and experts to mingle, and for emerging newcomers to get to know fellow contemporaries and creatives. 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