Urban Fetes spotlights 5 execs who are dominating the music business

Photo credit: Lauren Martinez for Steed Media (Urban Fetes founder Shannon Waldron)

Making a name for yourself in the music industry can take decades. In most cases, it’s all about who you know and being in the right place at the perfect time. There’s a relentless hustle you have to possess in order to get to the winner’s circle, especially since the business is no longer a free-for-all in terms of employment. An upward side to your chances of landing your dream gig is that a 10 percent increase in the number of music jobs in the U.S. has been projected through 2020, according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Photo credit: Lauren Martinez for Steed Media (Panel moderator Drea Oppan)

If you feel you’re lacking the knowledge or resources to launch a career in music we’ve got you covered. Here are a few pointers we picked up at the Urban Fetes panel at SXSW sponsored by AKOO.