Connecting the Dots: The NARIP NYC Music Biz Brunch

You may be familiar with the National Association of Record Industry Professionals aka NARIP‘s Brunch’s from their West Coast counterpart, but on Sunday April 1, SonicScoop attended NARIP’s NYC Music Biz Brunch at the spacious and welcoming East Side Sound on the Lower East Side.

NARIP got people together early at East Side Sound.

It was an intimate gathering where Artist Managers, Producers, Designers and other industry professionals were able to network and connect with each other. We’ve mentioned NARIP before and were excited for this event to seal the weekend with East Sound Studio’s manager Marc Urselli as the host.

The event started off with quick 30-second introductions by all the attendees to help break the ice and allow everyone to quickly get to know each other. “NARIP NYC Biz Brunch is great because I’m interested in expanding my work to music clients, and there are a lot of cool people here,” said Graphic 927’s Diane Shelton. “You need to be close to people and this is a great place to also get feedback.”

Feedback is a necessity for any business, and as NYC’s audio professionals grow and the industry continues to take shape with new technologies and new ideas, audio professionals are finding that the best way to stay in the know is through the people – not just the news. And Jennifer Vazquez, a singer/songwriter from NYC, tends to agree, “There’s no tension. NARIP just simply keeps you educated and updated.”

But as our days are filled mixing down our tracks, placements, doing promotion, and keeping up with the news, when do we find time to network? The in-person connection is the key, because hugs and handshakes make the difference. As NYC’s role in the audio world continues to grow, so do the opportunities, ideas, and industry as a whole.

We were glad to be at the NARIP Biz Brunch, and will keep as always SonicScoop will keep you all updated of future events like this and others throughout the city. See you at the next one!

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