Escape the Bedroom: Discord Summit

Escape the Bedroom – Online Summit

Escape the Bedroom is a new online summit from Patchouli Deep designed for DJs, producers and emerging artists who want to grow, evolve and step out of the bedroom stage.

Hosted on our Discord server, the summit brings together A&R specialists, industry professionals, event curators and creative technologists to share real, practical insights on how to build a career in electronic music today.

Most people stay stuck because they only see one part of the picture.Music, events, visibility, communication and structure are deeply connected — but rarely explained together.

Escape the Bedroom brings those elements into one conversation, helping you understand how the ecosystem actually works, not how it looks from the outside.

This is not about motivation. It’s about understanding. How Labels Think

You’ll gain insight into how artists and projects are evaluated, what makes someone stand out, and why most submissions never receive a response. This helps you stop guessing and start making informed choices.

How to Build a Real Presence

You’ll learn how projects are perceived, how communication and consistency affect credibility, and why presence matters just as much as music quality.

How Opportunities Actually Happen

From gigs to collaborations, you’ll understand how trust is built, how decisions are made, and how preparation plays a bigger role than luck.

How to Think Long-Term

Instead of chasing quick wins, you’ll learn how to structure your path with intention, connecting music, events and community into something sustainable.

Speakers

Keir Lundy – A&R, Patchouli Deep Records

Sharing what modern labels actually look for, how submissions are evaluated, and the five core criteria Patchouli Deep uses when scouting new talent. A deep dive into sound identity, consistency and artistic vision.

Alex Tiemann – LSA / Point Blank / Mystra

Breaking down what an artist needs to get booked: presence, branding, performance, preparation and networking. Alex will also share insights from his own project, Mystra, and how to structure events and build traction.

Faded Society (Cat) – Artist Marketing Specialist

A practical guide to visibility: understanding how to present yourself online, how to stand out in a crowded scene, and how to build sustainable momentum through smart marketing and audience engagement.

AALEX – Director, Patchouli Deep / Web3 & NFT Innovation

Exploring the Web2 + Web3 bridge, new revenue models for artists, the role of NFTs in music, and how digital ownership can reshape artist–fan relationships. Includes a short guided tour of our Discord ecosystem: feedback rooms, Track Vaults, community tools.

What to Expect

• How labels evaluate artists today

• The five Patchouli Deep criteria for signing talent

• How to prepare for gigs and build real-world traction

• How to market yourself effectively as a new artist

• NFTs, Web3 and new opportunities for creators

• How to use the Patchouli Deep Discord to grow faster

• Open Q&A with all speakers

Who It’s For

• Bedroom producers• DJs seeking bookings• Emerging artists wanting structure and direction• Anyone curious about the future of electronic music

Where

Patchouli Deep Discord Server

When

First edition: 19th January 2026