Would you say it’s a male-dominated industry? What’s your experience been like working in that space?
Simultaneously, however, I have received a lot of support from lads across the creative industry too and even formed some really lovely friendships. An interesting thing to note, at the last curated gig, the audience was majority guys AND it was an all-women lineup. They were not shy about cheering, singing, and bopping along, and even praising and chatting to the artists after the show -–showing genuine appreciation and love. As they should – but that really warmed my heart.
I set up a group chat the week of each event so people can arrange. In that chat, people can also plan their routes home. This is ideal for people coming solo or anyone looking to make some new pals. At each event, there will be a gang of people arriving together who have met at the pre-drinks and some friendships have been formed from it which is so lovely!I launched curated last year – somewhat impulsively. I’ve fallen in LOVE with the Irish music scene over the past two years.
Focus on how your life feels. Less on how it looks to others. If you need to, clear out your Instagram following, spend more time within community meeting people who are relatable and real, spend more time exploring your interests – you create your world, don’t let anybody else determine it for you.My goal for these projects is honestly to keep going. I haven’t got it all figured out and I think there is beauty in that because it leaves the path open to go in so many directions.