Ashley Abdenour has lived every music fan’s dream - and then flipped the script to run the whole show. In this episode, we talk about her rise from DJing punk bangers at Emo Nite to producing massive festivals and working behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in music.
She shares what it really takes to thrive in live events, the chaos no one prepares you for, and how she carved out her own lane as a powerhouse music executive. If you’ve ever wanted to break into the music industry or just pull back the curtain on what actually goes down backstage at your favorite music festival - this one’s for you.
Follow Ashley:
https://www.instagram.com/ashleyabdenour/
https://www.instagram.com/emos_barbie/
Listen to the Official Gemini Baby Playlists: https://www.geminibaby.com/playlists
Music by Sam Ashe
Time Stamps
0:00 Introduction
1:26 Meet Ashley
3:12 Ashley’s Journey Into The Music Industry
5:37 Favorite Roles & Experiences
12:43 Understanding Different Jobs in Live Events
19:34 Memorable Moments
22:03 Navigating The Chaos
28:38 DJing Emo Nite & BTS Insight
33:03 The Evolution of the Industry & Creating Opportunities
48:43 Music Recommendations
54:09 Collective Affirmation