From House Parties to Throwing Festivals: Josh Baker's Journey | EF EP 103

Tired of waiting for someone to give you a chance? Josh Baker's story proves you don't need permission to start building something meaningful in music.

Starting with literally nothing - a £20 generator and field parties where people told him to "turn this shit off" - Josh created his own opportunities when no one would book him. Fast forward to today, and he's co-founded You & Me parties, created Hide and Seek Festival, and launched Syntho, his artist education platform.

This isn't about becoming a mogul overnight. It's about taking the first step when you're tired of waiting for others to validate your vision.

Key Takeaways:

• Why you need initiative when no one's asking you to DJ
• How Josh went from £20 field parties to successful events
• The power of leverage: understanding when and how to hire help
• Why starting small with generators and boomboxes leads to bigger opportunities
• How to prove your worth when you can't get traditional bookings
• The evolution from solo artist to team leader
• Why house music wasn't mainstream 13 years ago (and what that meant for early adopters)
• How multiple projects can complement and support each other
• The importance of taking action rather than waiting for permission

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Stop waiting for permission. Hit play now to learn how to create your own opportunities in music.

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Video Editor/Audio Engineer: James Fixx