About this Event
Join us Friday, October 2 at PHIL Haarlem for a day dedicated to the next generation — career opportunities, knowledge exchange, and direct engagement with industry leaders, capped off with a career fair where you can meet companies and learn about jobs, internships and mentorships across the vinyl industry.
Organized in partnership with Abbey Road Institute and the Haarlem Vinyl Festival, this event is free for students — no ticket purchase required.
Expect great vibes, cool tunes, and a chance to connect with fellow music enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this awesome experience!
Agenda
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Introducing the Vinyl Record Industry
Host: Dustin Blocker, Hand Drawn Records
Info: Dustin Blocker, Chief Creative Officer at Hand Drawn Pressing, and Frederic Stader, Mastering Engineer at Music Matters Mastering, will welcome students and young professionals to the program and introduce the session.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Mastering Matters: The Art of Modern Mastering
Host: Maria Triana, STMPD Studios
Info: What does it take to prepare a record for vinyl, and why can't you master it the same way you would for streaming or CD? Join leading mastering engineers as they reveal the techniques, challenges, and creative decisions behind delivering music across today's formats.
Whether you're a student exploring a career in audio or an experienced professional looking to connect with the next generation, this session is your chance to learn, ask questions, and build valuable industry relationships. By bringing emerging talent and established experts together, we're creating a space to share knowledge, spark careers, and take an important step toward closing the industry's growing skills gap.
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Making the Groove: From Master to Pressed Record
Host: Elsie Chadwick, Stamper Discs
Info: Ever wondered how a freshly cut lacquer becomes thousands of records? Join industry experts as they guide you through the fascinating journey of electroplating and vinyl pressing, revealing the precision, craftsmanship, and technology behind every record that reaches a turntable.
Designed for students, aspiring industry professionals, and experienced practitioners, this session offers a unique opportunity to learn from experts, ask questions, and connect across generations. By sharing knowledge and opening doors to new talent, we're helping inspire the next wave of skilled professionals and taking another step toward addressing the industry's growing workforce needs.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Piper Payne, Founder / Operator Physical Music Products
Info: Piper Payne, founder of Physical Music Products, closes Hey Next Generation Hey You! with final reflections on the conversations, ideas, and connections shared throughout the event—and a look at what comes next for the vinyl industry.
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Meet The Makers (Career Fair)
Info: Meet experts from every stage of the vinyl production chain—from mastering and electroplating to pressing and manufacturing. Join small-group discussions, have one-to-one conversations, ask questions, explore career paths, and gain first-hand insight into the industry.
For students, this is an opportunity to build a network, discover career possibilities, and make valuable connections with potential employers. For companies and industry professionals, it's a unique chance to engage directly with motivated young talent, identify future employees, share expertise, and help secure the skilled workforce our industry needs to continue growing. Every conversation has the potential to become the first step toward the next career - and the next great hire.
Event venue & nearby stays
Philharmonie Haarlem, 11 Lange Begijnestraat, Haarlem, Netherlands
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