#75: Katie Longmyer - Standing In Front of 80,000 People, New York Night Life, and How to Curate a Vibe
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Episode Description
In this episode, we dive into the inner workings of the music industry, from the rave scene to Warner Records, with Katie Longmyer. Katie is a nightlife curator, music executive, and the founder of Good Peoples, a creative platform for creating partnerships between lifestyle creatives and corporate brands.
Katie grew up with a deep passion for music, namely the classical cello, in her early childhood. But by the time she was 16, she had discovered dance music and nightlife. Soon, she was working the door at nightclubs and broke into the music industry with Warner Records. Marrying her love for music, culture, and business, Katie began hosting her own music festivals, consistently booking venues.
Press play to learn how Katie became a cultural ambassador between the corporate and underground worlds of the music industry all while prioritizing community.
Show Notes
Musical Childhood: Katie grew up in DC with a passion for playing music. What was her instrument of choice?
Night Life: Katie describes how she stumbled into the rave and nightclub scene, revealing how she was able to skip lines and climb the ranks in the nightlife scene around DC.
Passion and Education: During her time studying music in college, Katie finds a passion for curating the clubbing experience.
Industry Ties: How does Katie’s role in DC nightlife help her land a position at Warner Records, one of the biggest players in the music industry?
Partying and Community: Katie describes the good, the bad, and the ugly of party curation. From a party attended by Wiz Khalifa to one that had to be canceled due to accusations against a DJ, how does Katie’s work fuel a strong community?
The Yard: Katie wants to run a nightclub, but lacks the capital. How does an abandoned plot of land become the perfect party haven for misfits?
Music Festivals: Finally, Katie hosts her first music festival (Brooklyn Electronic). How does scale it while booking more and more venues?
Press: Brands begin noticing Katie’s influence and start coming to her to target their communities, and eventually she gets signed to an agency. How does this expand her horizons as a music industry professional?
Parting words
Links From the Episode
Katie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodpeoples/?hl=en
Katie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katielongmyer
Warner Records: https://www.warnerrecords.com/
Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival: https://donyc.com/bemf
Katie’s New York Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/13/fashion/katie-longmyer-business-art-music.html
WeWork: https://www.wework.com/
