The journey from student to audio professional
Wednesday 4 October, 18:00, EMP Lab
Join former Catalyst students, Breezy and Saly Krimmel (SMK Productions), for a conversation on the challenges and rewards of transitioning from being a student to working professionally as a performing artist and studio producer in Berlin. Gain practical insights on finding comfortable working relationships, sustaining mental health, managing finances and advice for students entering the music industry. The interactive session will also cover their experience navigating royalties, networking and the role of labels or publishers.
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This inclusive workshop highlights the FLINTA, queer and BIPOC perspective, welcoming all to learn from experienced artists/producers about sustaining a successful career in Berlin's music industry. After the Q&A stay for a special live set from Breezy 🙌
/// About Breezy
If Audre Lorde was a rapper, Breezy would be the embodiment because their soulful hip hop music takes on topics like racial identity, gender politics, sex positivity and queerness. As a Black non-binary rapper, Breezy represents the fluidity in the gray area between “man” and “woman” or “Black” and “white.”
/// About SMK Productions
Multi-cultured producer and artist SMK considers himself a TCK (Third Culture Kid) born in Cambodia, raised by German parents who grew up in Zambia, Africa. Since living in Berlin, he has focussed his music primarily on Afrobeat/afropop and has worked with numerous artists including regular collaborations with Somalia’s biggest artist, Lil Baliil, as a producer and engineer. SMK and his team also support the artists on his label with artist development/management.