Pros
• Work on some big and interesting projects
• Encouraged to try out new technologies
• Staff are encouraged to explore areas they are interested in rather than forced staff to align with existing business interests
• Fun environment to work in
• Strong focus on hiring staff that fit the culture
• Staff Monday lunches + weekly beers
• Flexible working hours
• Access to festivals, tours, and events
Cons
• There can be a mentality of "do what it takes to get it done" which stems from a small business approach to the work. Now the business is larger this is slowly changing but it can still be stressful when backed up to hard deadlines.
• The music industry can be unpredictable which leads to last min changes/requests that are urgent
• The music industry typically have hard deadlines that are immovable which means it can be a mad dash to the finish line if anything falls behind
• Cross team communication can be difficult at times
• Constant stream of work can be overwhelming and challenging to keep up with