When it comes to big name DJs, having a label is a chance to show off knowledge and shape the scene — but the hectic touring lifestyle can often get in the way. So as the old saying goes, behind every successful DJ’s imprint is a dedicated label manager running the show. <br /><br />In the latest edition of DJ Mag Panels, we welcome three faces working behind the curtain, to find out what it takes to run some of the dance music’s best-loved, DJ-owned labels.<br /><br />As well as a successful DJ in his own right, Matt Tolfrey is label manager for The Martinez Brothers’ Cuttin’ Headz and Darius Syrossian’s Do Not Sleep, amongst others. <br /><br />Tom Mullett is label manager at Med School, off-shoot of London Elektricity’s drum & bass powerhouse Hospital Records, where he also handles production and podcasts.<br /><br />And Olly Gee is label manager at Stanton Warriors’ Punks Music, assistant label manager at Luke Solomon and Justin Harris’ Music For Freaks, and owner of OG Music Management.<br /><br />Subscribe to DJ Mag TV: http://bit.ly/Oduqwo<br /><br />Website: http://www.djmag.com<br />Top 100 DJs: http://www.djmag.com/top100djs<br />Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1tr9sNh<br />Twitter: http://bit.ly/1AxeMR6<br />Google+: http://bit.ly/1k6xlq5<br />SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/1pE3QIU<br />Mixcloud: http://bit.ly/UK6i8
