IONA THOMAS
DOORS OPEN LEAD & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER @ RESIDENT ADVISOR
Iona manages Resident Advisor's community partnerships and oversees Doors Open CIC, RA's not for profit jobs and opportunities platform.
Doors Open exists to expand access to opportunities in the music industry and help to drive equitable change in the electronic music community - breaking down barriers and diversifying the music industry, one initiative at a time.
Iona is a stage programmer for Field Maneuvers Festival and has been moonlighting as a DJ since 2016. She also sits on the In Place of War Global Music Industry Advisory Board.
SPEAKER TOPIC
IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Imposter syndrome is common across electronic music, from DJs and producers to managers, label executives, and founders. In an industry shaped by rapid change, high visibility, and constant comparison, many professionals experience moments of self-doubt, even as they build meaningful careers.
We want to reframe imposter syndrome not as a personal failure, but as a shared experience that can be understood and managed. Artists and industry leaders will explore how these feelings show up at different career stages, how they can impact creativity and decision-making, and how learning, perspective, and support can turn uncertainty into confidence. Come and learn how you can own your seat at the table.
BRIGHTON MUSIC CONFERENCE
GET INSPIRED BY THE BRIGHTEST MINDS IN THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC INDUSTY AT BMC26
