An.idea. This is only for a weekend gig sort of thing, and likely for very small money, but it could help build contacts and pad a resume in the electronic music biz.
Putting together a couple posts recently. Richard Nicol just did a video ( post ) summing up the past year for Pittsburgh Modular. Someone asked him a question about employment and he said they only have seven employees now, they just hired someone, and well … maybe some day.
I also did a thread listing all the shows in 2024 that had electronic music exhibitors.
It occurs to me that quality manufacturers like a Pittsburgh Modular, may have the budget for promotion, but just don’t have the time to do many shows, particularly medium sized shows, that are farther away.
So it seems to me a chance, if you live close to any of those shows i listed, and you are able to present yourself and have a pretty good knowledge of electronic music, you might present yourself, and maybe a friend you can work with, to some of the smaller up and coming companies, like PM, and offer to represent them ( or assist if they are already going ) at the show. You probably can’t ask for much money, besides expenses, and maybe some gear ??, but it might give you the chance to get contact with that company, and every other company you have a chance to contact at the show.
Doing a show is not easy, It can be exhausting, you have to think on your feet, and always keep your cool, and you’re expected to know a lot, and at the same time be willing to say, we’ll get back to you on this. I know other 'nauts have done this exact things for various companies as well, and i’ve seen recruitment ads for similar too.
Just a thought.