Mullet Academy: Your Music Career Starter Pack

Mullet Academy works to even the playing field for musicians. Some of Amsterdam’s most beloved venue owners, music teachers, event organisers, lawyers, and fellow artists teach you all you need to know to start your music career the right way.

Lincoln Lim gives you a realistic rundown of working in music, telling you how he’s shaped his own international, decade-spanning career. Next, your favourite booker Bandgurl shares how she’s flown from across the world and sold out shows in Amsterdam’s most beloved underground venues, and the do’s and don’t’s of scoring a gig.

Next, Isabel and Xandra join us from PlusOne Legal, the small but mighty law firm representing your favourite DJs and events, including none other than ADE. They know the legal stuff can be scary, but they’re here to demystify it for you, while telling you all the mistakes to avoid before it’s too late.

Finally, Sven Ross answers all questions you may have. He’s a musician and event organiser who’s got three EPs and millions of streams under his belt, all done completely independently.

But wait, there’s more! The day ends with a round of speed-dating for you to personally pitch something to the speakers, ask more in-depth questions, or explore collaboration ideas.

All this: 5 speakers, networking, career insight, and community building for only €30. When your career starter pack costs less than a new t-shirt, it really is a no-brainer.

Info: With almost 20 years of experience, Lincoln has done everything from performing on a festival stage in front of thousands to opening a venue far from his native home of Singapore. Now focusing on developing others and facilitating creativity and artistry with a heart in community, Lincoln runs PARLOUR Amsterdam, a creative hub dedicated to making a difference for musicians of all levels, with an eye on building, funding, and helping to develop new ideas that enable others to make music-making a sustainable way of living.

Info: She’s Amsterdam’s favourite booker, and Cinetol’s programmer. She’s hosted sold-out shows in some of the city’s most beloved underground venues, all while prioritising DIY ethics, community, and introducing you to your new favourite bands. She’ll tell you how you don’t have to go the usual route to make your mark and make a living, balancing the perspective of booking for an established event, to building her own gigs from the ground up.

Info: Run down the road from the beloved NDSM neighbourhood, PlusOne lives and breathes dance music. Dedicated to supporting and enabling creativity, they represent artists from upcoming DJs to absolute superstars. On top of that, they help booking agencies, publishers, and independent labels. They’re not just another law firm, they’re genuinely devoted to providing support for musicians in Amsterdam, and they’re damn good at it.

Info: Based between Amsterdam and London, Sven crafts contemporary folk stories about change, love, social issues, and the search for self. With a warm voice, fingerstyle-inspired guitar, and unguarded lyrics, his music offers moments of reflection in a fast-moving world. Once on track to become a teacher, he chose music instead, moving to London to refine his craft and embrace songwriting as a way to foster a more conscious, compassionate world.

Info: You have 5 minutes with each speaker to ask questions, pitch something, or just exchange contacts. Pro tip: prepare questions beforehand to keep it quick and easy!

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