I THINK that the key to getting into the music business is hard work. When I was at university I set up my own promotions company, flyering for artists like KT Tunstall. After that I decided to set up my own music magazine that went out every two months in shops and bars. It was only then that I managed to get some work experience with DF Concerts and, eventually, a job.

It’s a great feeling to have been planning for a gig for a long time then see it come together, or to see a small band that you’re working with grow and gain exposure.

It’s an incredibly rewarding job, and I suppose that as a young woman you do have to work a little harder to prove yourself in this business, but luckily I like hard work! Jeni Raskin, 23, from Glasgow, manager of The Dykeenies and scout for Polydor I STARTED going to loads of gigs when I was about 15, and I loved everything about the music world.

I knew that I wanted to work in the music so I took a course in events management, getting as much work experience as I could and organising gigs and events for my student union. After finishing my degree I started scouting for a record label. I was only paid ВЈ100 a month, but it felt great to be paid! there are so many people who are desperate to work in the music industry that you do need to be prepared to work for free at first. I was scouting in Glasgow when I discovered The Dykeenies.